These places are literally so much better than any hotels even close to their price.

Earlier this month, Chiang Mai-based artist Sutthirat “Som” Supaparinya, 42, launched Paradise of the Blind, an art exhibition made from books that have been banned around the world. Running through May 29, the project is the first installment of Silom library-slash-gallery The Reading Room’s “Sleepover” art project, which has invited six artists to take over the space with cultural projects. Som explains her motives behind the artwork, which has already attracted the attention of plainclothes police and soldiers. 

It also features a screen print series.

Two markets, one weekend, lots of food and shopping to boot. 

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It’s a culinary journey through Austria, Greece, India, Italy and Thailand.

Drink up for a good cause.

It’ll be followed by a post-screening dialogue session with the director.

The new St. Regis Kuala Lumpur takes its cues from Manhattan high-rises.

Rock'n'roll island getaway, anyone?