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Interview: Thanapol Wirunhakul on his New Contemporary Dance 'Transaction'
Earlier this year, ArtdeGround founder Rapeepat “Top” Manasoontorn let us in on an upcoming performance, Transaction (Democrazy Theatre Studio, Aug 15-19, 22-26), that looks to...
Interview: Thai Heavy Metal Legend Pong Hin Lek Fai
Pathompong Sombatpiboon, 52, aka Pong Hin Lek Fai, has long been one of the faces of Thai heavy metal as the leader of legendary rock bands The Olarn Project in the 1980s and Hin Lek Fai in the 1990s...
Interview: Student Activist Nethiwit “Frank” Chotpatpaisan on his Fight for Thai Education Reform
Nethiwit “Frank” Chotpatpaisan, 16, started a group called the Thailand Educational Revolution Alliance, whose Facebook page now has over 14,000 followers. Since then, he’s been on...
Thailand's 2013 Golden Durian Travel Awards
Announcing, for the first time ever, the most exclusive hospitality awards in the business, with such refined categories as Best Hotel to Stay Smashed all Weekend, Best Hotel to Hate Kids, Hotel with...
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The Best Men's Camouflage Clothing and Accessories
Camo print continues to keep us in line.  
Six Makeup Essentials for a Natural Look
Six products to have you looking fresh for Mother’s Day without getting comments about “too much makeup“ from mom.
Visa-Free Travel for Thais: What Are Europe and the USA Waiting For?
Japan has waived tourist visas for Thais (while it's rumored that China will in September), so what are Europe and the USA waiting for?
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Six Dessert Cafes to Take Your Mom this Mother's Day
There’s more to this city than Victorian tearooms. This Mother’s Day (Aug 12), take your mom to one of these places for a sweet treat.
Interview: Japandroids Drummer David Prowse Talks Life on the Road and the Pressures of Recording Ahead of Bangkok Gig on Aug 14
Ahead of their Bangkok gig this week (Route 66, Aug 14), one half of Canadian indie-rock duo Japandroids, David Prowse (drums, vocals), talks to BK about life on the road and the stresses of...
Interview: Anjaree Foundation Founder Anjana Suvarnananda on the Fight to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage in Thailand
Following recent positive developments in France, US and UK, the fight continues in Thailand for a bill legalizing same-sex marriage. Here, BK talks to Anjana Suvarnananda, 54, the founder of the...
Interview: Rising Thai Actor Paytaai Wongkamalao, Son of Comedian Mum Jokmok
The son of superstar comedian Mum Jokmok, Paytaai Wongkamalao, 18, hopes to follow in his father’s footsteps and become an actor, only not in comedies. BK chats to the young talent as he...
Bangkok Through the Eyes of Our 11 Favorite Illustrators
For BK’s 500th issue, we invited 11 leading illustrators to draw what Bangkok means to them. Their artworks were sold at a charity fundraiser on Aug 1. Here, we ask what makes them tick and...
Interview: Ikebana Master Akane Teshigahara
Akane Teshigahara has been called the rock star of ikebana, the Japanese floral art which is said to bring together nature and humanity. Here, she talks to us ahead of her new installation to mark HM...
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Bangkok's New Wave of Fashion Boutique Cafés
Fashion boutiques with cafés is the latest trend sweeping Bangkok.
Four Steps to DIY Arty Nails
Give yourself arty nails with materials you can find at home.
Interview: "Joke” So Cool
As the front man of So Cool, Koraphop “Joke” Chancharoen, 28, or Bra Jao Joke (Joke the God) to his diehard fans, made his name with tongue-in-cheek rock parodies. As the band gears up...
Interview: Sittipon “Oz” Chanarat, Fishing Blogger and Contestant on National Geographic's 'King Fishers'
Two years ago, former journalist and MTV VJ Sittipon “Oz” Chanarat, 28, quit his job to pursue his passion for fishing. His fishing website was then spotted by a producer seeking...
Interview: Pharm Rangsi, Director of Thai Ghost Film 'Pawn Shop'
BK chats to Pharm Rangsi, director of the arty ghost flick, Pawn Shop.
13 New Faces You Need to Watch This Year
Meet the local film directors, artists, social activists, entrepreneurs and more who we predict will be making headlines in the next year.
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Women’s Fall Fashion Trends 2013
Shades of indigo are this Autumn’s feminine fashion pick.
Latest Men's Looks
Splashes of orange and lime, and cowboy-inspired shirts are the latest looks on the gent’s catwalks.