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A Kick of Sanzo
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 10/03/2017
» Gregory Sanzo, 30, isn't the first foreigner to fall madly in love with our national martial arts to the point of moving here and making a career out of it. But he is a rare interesting one with a lot going on when he sets foot outside the famous Petchyindee Muay Thai Academy where he trains. Before becoming a professional fighter, this Houston native was serious about soccer and music, playing bass in a punk hardcore band under the same label as A Day to Remember, Victory Records. We catch up with the active athlete, musician and entrepreneur to learn about his moves in and out of the ring.
Breaking bad news
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 27/01/2017
» Now that 2016 is finally over, we can rest assured that all the bull**** and f**kery it brought with it will never be repeated. Right? RIGHT?! Bleh, who knows what the future has in store for us. Let's face it, this time last year the thought of Trump becoming the 45th President of the United States probably made you spit out your coffee or, if you're a hipster, choke on your kale juice. But then again, never say never, right?
Advocating for acceptance
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 16/12/2016
» South African Paul Heymans is the founder of OUT BKK, a non-profit organisation whose goal is to address the needs of the LGBT community in Thailand. In this exclusive interview, Paul talks to us about how his organisation started and the impact it wishes to create.
A visit from Mexico
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 28/11/2016
» Renowned Mexican sculptor Jorge Marín's exhibit Wings Of Mexico, an interactive bronze sculpture, is on show at Thai Lanna Pavillion, Lumpini Park, from today until Wednesday.
Oasis in the concrete jungle
B Magazine, Normita Thongtham, Published on 30/10/2016
» It rained hard in the wee hours of the morning that day I went to King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital two weeks ago. As I walked past the Department of Laboratory Medicine building, a sudden burst of sound filled the air. I stopped to look and listen, and was mesmerised by what I saw.
The future's made of augmented reality
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 27/07/2016
» With more than 30 million downloads in less than a month since its release, calling Pokemon Go a social phenomenon is hardly an overstatement. An augmented-reality mobile game (AR) released earlier this month in some regions, Pokemon Go has made daily headlines around the world ever since its launch.
If you can stand the heat
B Magazine, Normita Thongtham, Published on 01/05/2016
» It's especially hot, of course, in Thailand during the summer months. But judging from the way Cassia fistula is blooming heavily this year, this summer has been even hotter than previous years.
What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 16/04/2016
» 1 Enjoy a bit of history and music at 7pm on April 20 at the Bangkok Art & Culture Centre (BACC), as Opera Siam in co-operation with the embassies of Israel and Germany present the Diary Of Anne Frank Opera, a monodramatic opera piece written by Grigori Frid that follows the story of the original Diary Of Anne Frank. Kaleigh Rae Gamaché will perform as Anne Frank, accompanied by the Siam Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Singapore's rising star Adrian Tan.
Employees: On your bikes
Life, Duangphat Sitthipat, Published on 15/01/2015
» Bangkok is not bad at embracing special events observed around the world to raise awareness of a particular issue — be it Car-Free Day, World No Tobacco Day, Earth Day, to name only a few.
Land of the rising samba
Life, Noel Maclean, Published on 02/12/2014
» Panorama restaurant has been quietly picking up plaudits for bringing originality to the Bangkok buffet scene.