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Day Thaitanium Gets Role in Luc Besson's New Film
Ahead of Thaitanium’s 10th anniversary extravaganza, Neymyo Thunh aka Day Thaitanium, 35, talks to BK about becoming a devoted Christian and reconnecting with his Burmese roots through his role in...
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The 20 Best Festivals and Events in Southeast Asia from Nov-Feb
A roundup of regional events this season, including the Macau Grand Prix, St. Jerome's Laneway Festival, and much more.
Petchy “OD” Wan on Tattoos
The opening of O.D. Studios, the first full-scale tattoo joint in Thong Lor, suggests that tattoos aren’t just for bike gang members and unemployed artistic types. The owner, ex-Bangkok Invader...
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Songyot Sukmakanan Moves from Director to Chairman
As he releases his latest directorial venture, Top Secret, Songyot “Yong” Sukmakanan, 38, says that he’s done with making movies and now wants to explore the world and promote the Thai movie industry...
Thailand's Top Corruption Fighters
Thailand is rife with corruption on every scale and across every sector. Does it really affect us? Is there no escape? And are we ultimately to blame? By Amitha Amranand
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Train Ride Trip Ideas in Asia
Three amazing rail-related trips around Asia you (almost certainly) haven’t taken.
Bangkok's Newest Furniture Brands
Apart from gifts and gadgets, BIG+BIH (Oct 22-23) also covers new collections from some of our favorite furniture brands.
Flood Relief Volunteer Reveals Seriousness of Floods
Last week, as waters rose in Bangkok’s outlying neighborhoods, we spoke to Nid, 47, a Bangkok-based business owner. She was manning a little stall on the corner of Silom Road, encouraging passers-by...
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An Exclusive with Minimalist Techno Pioneers, Booka Shade, Playing in Bangkok Tonight
Arnold, of the Frankfurt trance duo Booka Shade speaks to us ahead of their debut gig at Bed Supperclub Tonight (Oct 13, 10pm).
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Photos from the North and South Poles
Through the Australian Antarctic Division’s Arts Fellowship Program, photographer Stephen Eastaugh and his wife Carolina Furque were able to photograph the melancholic landscapes of both the North...
Aditya Assarat
Director of Hi-So, Aditya Assarat, on Making the Hit Feature Film
His film Wonderful Town won the Best Film Award from Supphannahong in 2009 and has been lauded at international festivals, including Pusan, where it received the Bean Pole New Currents Award. We...
Why does the BTS suck? Its Chief Operating Officer answers your questions.
Everyone’s got a gripe with the BTS. We speak to the Surapong Laoha-Unya, Chief Operating Officer of the Bangkok Mass Transit System (BMTS) to present some frequent complaints from our readers.
Make Up Remover Guide
We round-up some of the best eye makeup removers out there.
Mike Orpwood
Mike Orpwood on Flower-based Liqueurs
Mike Orpwood runs a premium beverage company bringing exotic brews to Bangkok restaurants. After a flower-themed dinner with Bo.lan on Sep 29, we spoke to Mike about their flower-based liqueurs.
Which Microweavable Krapao Gai is the Best?
BK explores the frozen section of 7 Eleven and Tops in search of the best microwaveable grapow gai money can buy.
Khunyingtobnom Na Songkla Slaps Breasts
Videos of breast-slapping master Khunyingtobnom Na Songkla have gone global in recent weeks, as the colorful lady claimed knowledge of ancient breast-enhancing techniques. We speak to her about her...
Ninut Karntaworn
Ninut Karntaworn on her Musical and Fashion Inspiration
After disappearing from the music scene for a decade, Ninut Karntaworn returns with her soulful singing style and her single “Tanomsaita”. Also a budding fashionista, she tells us here about her...
Swagger, Bangkok's Newest DJ Crew and Bacardi present "Get Ya Swag On"
DJ Cleo P (Plerny Soraya), DJ Ape Shit (Mike Wong), CMYK party people, and more team up with Bacardi and create "Get Ya Swag On", a night of fresh fashion and fresh beats. Oct 18 at Demo.
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Bangkok's Best Online Fashion Shops on Facebook
Check out these Facebook stores­—pages that allow you to order the latest fashion without leaving your favorite website.
Interview: INFRD
Poe, owner and founder of the Siam Square-based shop, INFRD, fills us in on how Facebook commerce allows his shop to expand and reach new customers.
Agape Designer on the Merits of Online Clientelle
Alongside the second branch of Agape, her fashion brand specializing in cocktail dresses and fine jewelry, Alisa “Kay” Subharukwanish has also opened a Facebook page for her loyal customers. Here,...