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Pete Doherty plays impromptu Bangkok show
Guru, Gary Boyle, Published on 17/01/2024
» The Libertines singer talks to Guru about life, happiness and mango sticky rice.
Bigmouth strikes Bangkok
Life, Gary Boyle, Published on 24/10/2023
» Shoplifters of the world unite and take the MRT, as Morrissey almost sang, because the English singer is making his debut on Thai soil. His 2016 concert was cancelled during a period of national mourning, but this time around downtown fans will be pleased to avoid the schlep to Moonstar or Impact, as Morrissey is playing the MRT-adjacent Samyan Mitrtown Hall on Nov 18.
Indonesian pop star is ready to rock Lido
Life, Gary Boyle, Published on 12/08/2022
» Bangkok's rich variety of shows by visiting foreign bands was scuppered by the pandemic and the music scene is only now beginning to find its feet again. Music lovers have much to look forward to towards the end of 2022, with big acts like Maroon 5, LANY, Billie Eilish and Guns N' Roses returning to Bangkok arenas, along with indie darlings Sigur Ros and indie-leaning festival Maho Rasop, which has yet to release its full line-up.
A journey to remember
Holiday Time, Gary Boyle, Published on 25/12/2019
» It begins with a magic trick. Your waiter presents a pot of seeds, closes the lid, then abracadabra! Two meringues appear inside. They come with a small plastic bag of crispy rice, and, the waiter informs us, the bag is edible. As a culinary curtain-opener of an eight-course meal, this is a hint of the intricate delights to come.
Front row at Front Room
Holiday Time, Gary Boyle, Published on 12/12/2019
» What springs to mind when you hear the name Waldorf Astoria? Roaring 20's decadence? Midtown Manhattan opulence? A salad? Or just bang-up-to-date iconic global luxury? Bangkokians lusting after such glamour are now spoiled with the chance to experience the famous brand without the long trek to Gotham.
Festival showdown
Life, Gary Boyle, Published on 14/11/2019
» Thai indie kids used to wish Bangkok had an international music festival -- now they've got two happening at the same time. Music fans will need to flip a coin this weekend to choose between Maho Rasop and Very Festival, both of which have international headliners and both of which are on Saturday and Sunday, only a few kilometres apart.
Keeping the faith
Life, Gary Boyle, Published on 07/10/2019
» A man possessed by the spirit of a tiger storms through a crowd. Penitent Filipinos are nailed to the cross. Skewers pierce cheeks, swords slash tongues, and young men are scarred until their skin resembles that of a crocodile.
Framing life and death
Life, Gary Boyle, Published on 14/08/2019
» Some nights nothing happens, and some nights too much happens. For one crew of rescue workers -- volunteers at one of Thailand's largest rescue organisations, Ruamkatanyu Foundation -- each shift is predictable only for its unpredictability. Nights at their base beneath a Nonthaburi overpass are spent monitoring the police radio channel for its most commonly-used word -- accident.
A Bizarro birthday party
Life, Gary Boyle, Published on 10/07/2019
» If you're a fan of British indie band The Wedding Present, you'll have bought their debut album, George Best, back in 1987. And if you bought the follow-up, Bizarro, you did so 30 years ago, an anniversary the band are celebrating with a special Bangkok show next Monday.
The hills are alive
B Magazine, Gary Boyle, Published on 16/06/2019
» Lisbon's hills are no joke. The city is built on seven of them, and a vigorous uphill stroll often sees you rounding a corner only to be faced with another, steeper climb. Your walk from one neighbourhood to the next can be a 20-minute hike. Your boutique room could be on the top floor of a charming, lift-free guest house. If you're not fit, forget it.