With the HOFest Ep. 1 Art Carnival officially kicking off this Friday, Nov 28, it’s time to get reacquainted with this thriving neighborhood where art meets bustling street life.
With paintings selling for B1 million, Thaweesak “Lolay” Srithongdee, 44, is one of Bangkok’s hottest contemporary artists. He has also created a modern-day icon of the city: the giant, feminine alien sitting legs akimbo outside the BACC. On the eve of his new exhibition at The Jam Factory, Tàmçois, BK chats with Lolay about sad movies, the future and the beauty of imperfection.
Having traveled solo to more than 50 countries around the world, Monthon “Mint” Kasantikul, 26, has been inspiring a new generation of travelers through her blog, I Roam Alone, for over a year now. Following the recent launch of her first book of the same name, she will soon become the host of a TV travel documentary produced by TV Burabha.
This charming old town tucked up in the North of Laos offers a host of non-temple related treats, from colonial restaurants and charming cafes to pristine waterfalls and river cruises.
