Crime and corruption, hookers and hitmen, the anthology “Bangkok Noir” makes a case for hardboiled crime fiction in the Thai capital At first glance, the book title of reads like…
A new global outpost of Pan-Asian fare arrives in the city Akira Back Bangkok is the latest global offering from the award-winning Korean-born, American-raised chef who has outposts of his…
Personalised Treatments for a Charming Smile! “A good smile is the first impression that shows a person’s personality and helps them to create confidence. BDMS Wellness Clinic (BWC) are proud…
Four marvellous symphonies will be showcased during Bangkok’s 20th International Festival of Dance & Music An Evening with Beethoven The performance celebrates 150 years of diplomatic relations between Italy and…
Away Koh Kood Resort is the epitome of an island hideaway, located on the west coast of Koh Kood, 82 km off the coast of mainland Trat Province. From Trat…
Academic September 21-22 In parallel with the CIS-EARCOS Institute on International Admission & Guidance taking place in Bangkok on 21-22 September, Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin is pleased…
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Home-cooked comfort food on the periphery of Bangkok One of the trips I made, just outside of Bangkok, to the northern side of the city, was to a friend’s favourite…
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Wild and frightening fishing on the Chao Phraya I boarded a narrow, wooden craft in Khet Khlong San, on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River. The engine coughed,…
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Intangible heritage generally designates oral traditions, customs and/or the characters shaping a country’s identity. So, if ladyboys, transgenders and drag queens were considered an ‘intangible heritage’ of Bangkok, then they’d…
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Shifting gear for fashion, a young designer has followed his passion and fulfilled his dream and destiny The veneer of glamorous fashion world lures fashionistas with the ever-changing seasons of…
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A stable of Joe’s steady, non-trendy, favourite Bangkok nightspots Anyone who knows me knows that I like to go out at night in Bangkok. A lot. Probably more than is…
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Austria, Italy and Thailand: celebrate together a legendary architect Who better to have incarnated the Cosmopolitan Bangkok at the end of the 19th century/early 20th century than the architect Joachim…
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Spiky, pongy, stinky, sticky, gloopy, but oh so delicious Durian You can tell you’re in the presence of a durian fruit before even seeing it. The smell carries for miles,…
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To celebrate all things food-related in this issue, here are some of my favourite ‘hidden’ Thai food joints Bangkok easily ranks among the top five cities in the world for…
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Spotting marine mammals in the Gulf of Thailand Whale watching is a pastime many would associate with Alaska, Australia, or the Maritime region of Canada, but the Gulf of Thailand…