See why the sleepy towns, striking scenery and wide open spaces of Loei are making it such a popular getaway. Photos by Dechart Sangsawang.

Bored of Bangkok? Here are six themed attractions within a few hours’ drive that will transport you far, far away.

As film fanatics flock to Siam for two screenings, The Space plays host to a variety of art forms, while artists gather to give tips to the younger generation at BUG just a day after V64's third birthday party.

Here comes the weekend! To celebrate, three hip bars are rolling out exclusive cocktails and home-infused liquors. 

New music festival Marina Bay Sands Rocks Singapore will be telecasting the Rolling Stones concert live, plus lots of live rock music by local acts.

Planning your next island escape? Here's proof you should stick close to home. 

Come on now, we did beat Laos.

Tom Hanks plays Mr. Walt Disney in Saving Mr. Banks, a civilization collapses in Pompeii, while George Clooney, Matt Damon, Bill Murray and John Goodman try to save art from the Nazis in The Monuments Men.