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Image: Book in "School Town King" (2019)

Prominent Khlong Toey rapper Eleven Finger sentenced to a year in prison

The “School Town King” star Eleven Finger was allegedly involved in the throwing of “ping-pong bombs” at the prime minister’s residence in 2020.

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1 year 7 months ago

Photo: Highland’s third edition took place in 2017 atop Bangkok’s Fortune Tower. / Todd Ruiz

The 8th 420 Festival kicks off in July at JJ Mall in Chatuchak

Amidst a hazy outlook for the future of weed, Highland sallies forth.

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1 year 7 months ago

Photo: Hope the Flowers / Kanathorn Tabvilai

Bangkok’s instrumentalist group Hope the Flowers want to make change through sound

From “Warchestra” to “Sunlight”.

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1 year 7 months ago

Photo: Designer Dohee Naomi Kwon, Pitchayapak Wongsasuk, and Will Le Masurier / Day Drinkers

Honey, I’m home: Chiang Dao couple add charm to the honey wine trend

Day Drinkers bring their mead to Bangkok.

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1 year 7 months ago

Photo: Coldplay promotional image for "Music of the Spheres" tour / Coldplay.com

Coldplay will hit Bangkok in February next year

Will this concert “Fix You”?

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1 year 7 months ago

Photo: ZeitGeitS / Kantaphong Khamcharoen

The anti-fascists of Bangkok’s ZeitGeistS want to fight power with prog rock

One audience at a time.

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1 year 7 months ago

The snacks from the concession stands at Rajadamnern Stadium received with much fanfare

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1 year 7 months ago

Rap Against Dictatorship on elections, change, and hope through hip-hop

Hockhacker and Protozua talk about making a difference with music.

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1 year 8 months ago

As Netflix Thailand ends account sharing, Disney+ hikes Thailand rates for more screens

Mickey Mouse wants you to pay 186% more for new features.

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1 year 8 months ago

Community and shopping space opens on Sukhumvit Soi 21 this weekend

Sor’s Sliders, Nuas Nuas, tattoos, crafts, workshops, clothes, and more at Neighbourhood.

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1 year 8 months ago

Netflix Thailand put an end to house-hopping accounts today

At least your ex(es) can’t sneak onto your account any more.

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1 year 8 months ago

10 places to drink and eat orangey things in Bangkok this week

The people have spoken.

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1 year 8 months ago

Teenage wildlife photographer puts wild Thailand in focus

The 17-year-old’s “Beauty of Baleen” shows Thai wildlife under a new lens.

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1 year 8 months ago

Hip-hop firebrands from Rap Against Dictatorship release a new song for the election

The message? Go vote.

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1 year 8 months ago

This hardcore punk band is spreading Thai soft power with an anti-government message

Speech Odd goes international with a powerviolence sound and ‘chainsaw’ vocals.

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1 year 8 months ago

Here is what you should prepare for if you’re voting this Sunday

One election day down (May 7), one more to go this Sunday (May 14).

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1 year 8 months ago

Thailand pro wrestlers put on an Phra Khanong rooftop rumble for new fans (photos)

A hi-so heel, a motosai hero, a hellish demon—the violent panto of pro wrestling comes to Sukhumvit.

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1 year 8 months ago

We asked, you answered: These are the parties BK readers are voting for this election

Don’t forget to go out and vote this Sunday and next. Also, stock up your booze for the two dry Saturdays.

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1 year 9 months ago

Eastin Grand Hotel is opening in Phayathai May 19, complete with a lifestyle community mall

Another new hotel for your next staycation.

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1 year 9 months ago

Photo: "What after-work looks like on Koh Phangan" / Umporn “Ump” Jiaranai

Bangkok, Chiang Mai, or Koh Phangan? Where to remote work in Thailand.

As of Apr 18, Thailand has a bill to protect the rights of remote workers. But where will you go?

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1 year 9 months ago

Pro gamers open a Bangkok gaming haven with Bamboo E-sport Center

From VR and FIFA to Tekken and PUBG, this is a whole new way to be a gamer in Bangkok.

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1 year 9 months ago

Comedian and TV host Conan O’Brien teases travel special in Bangkok

Coco goes to Thailand.

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1 year 9 months ago

Canadian athletic apparel Lululemon to open its first flagship store in Bangkok

It’s time to stretch your wallet, folks.

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1 year 9 months ago

Prepare for two dry weekends next month as Thais gear up for the general election

Stock up for May 6-7 and May 13-14 weekend, folks.

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1 year 9 months ago