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A new stage for Asia
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 20/04/2026
» Bangkok is about to take on a new kind of spotlight. The Thai capital has been officially announced as the host city for the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026, marking the first time the long-running global music phenomenon expands into the region.
Return of the dance king
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 24/06/2025
» Under the dazzling lights of Bangkok's historic Hua Lamphong Railway Station, a crowd of over 2,500 erupted into cheers earlier this month as the name Stefanos Koukas was called for the second year in a row.
Punk's not dead!
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 18/02/2025
» How often do we get the chance to see our favourite band visit our country and perform live, especially when they come from halfway across the globe? Last Thursday, American pop-punk legends Green Day returned to Bangkok for the first time in 15 years. The expansive Impact Arena in Muang Thong Thani transformed into a high-energy haven for rock fans, who packed the venue from wall to wall, singing, jumping and screaming along as Green Day delivered an electrifying two-hour set.
Remembering J-pop star Miporin, found dead at 54
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 10/12/2024
» Miho Nakayama, the celebrated Japanese actress and singer renowned for her iconic performance in the 1995 romantic masterpiece Love Letter, has passed away at the age of 54. Her body was discovered at her home in Tokyo's Ebisu district on Friday, after she cancelled a scheduled concert due to health concerns. The cause of her death remains under investigation, as first reported by NHK, Japan's national broadcaster.
Blending cultures
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 15/10/2024
» Lenin Tamayo, a name that evokes revolutionary history, is bringing his own musical revolution to the world stage. Born in Lima, Peru, and named after Vladimir Lenin, the leader of the Russian Revolution, Tamayo has embarked on a journey to redefine Peruvian music. His mission is bold -- to blend Quechua, the language of the Incas, with the global phenomenon of K-pop, creating a new genre he calls Quechua Pop, or Q-pop. He began his journey in 2019 and has been very successful, having been featured in Rolling Stone's "19 Latin Artists We're Rooting For In 2024".
A musical misfire
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 04/10/2024
» Despite the controversies surrounding Joker (2019) upon release, I found many things to admire about the film. Whether it was the ambitious storytelling, the refreshing take on an iconic DC character, or the homage it paid to Martin Scorsese's classics like Taxi Driver (1976) and The King Of Comedy (1982), there was a lot to appreciate. However, when I heard they were making a sequel to what was supposed to be a standalone film, I had a bad feeling. Now that I've seen Joker: Folie À Deux, I can't say my opinion has changed.
Comedy without borders
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 15/05/2024
» Comedic maestro Vir Das will be in Bangkok as part of his Mind Fool Tour on Sunday at KBank Siam Pic-Ganesha. The evening promises to be full of laughter, wit and profound insights.
Puma Blue set for Bangkok debut
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 20/02/2024
» Experience the allure of Puma Blue as he takes to a Thai stage for the first time and serenades audiences with his captivating melodies. Join #HYHBKK Live! on April 2 at Lido Connect for an unforgettable evening with Puma Blue, featuring tracks from his latest hit Holy Water.
Masters of post-punk
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 12/12/2023
» In a triumphant convergence of nearly three decades of musical mastery, Interpol, who led New York's post-punk revival, descended upon Bangkok last weekend as headliners at Maho Rasop Festival along with international acts like UK punk rockers Idles, Japanese post-rockers Envy and Canada's Alvvays.
Rocking the capital
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 11/01/2023
» At 7.50pm last Saturday, nearly 50,000 fans also known as Blinks began to bring out their pink hammer-shaped light sticks that suddenly brightened the dark Bangkok sky, filling the large open-air space of Suphachalasai National Stadium on Rama 1. This was followed by the echoing sounds of screaming fans as Ji-soo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa finally appeared on stage. Some fans had actually waited for them since early morning that day.