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Late-night hideaway
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 06/02/2026
» After several iterations, name changes and relocations, Madame K Kitchen & Bar finds a new home near Soi Nana, Bangkok Chinatown's hip district.
Em District ushers in 2026 with extravaganza
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 29/12/2025
» Em District (Emporium, EmQuartier and EmSphere) joins forces with the Tourism Authority of Thailand, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and other partners in organising the "Extravaganza Sukhumvit Countdown 2026" on Dec 31.
New movies out this week: Nov 6-12
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 06/11/2025
» New releases that hit cinemas in Thailand this week.
Indonesian R&B singer Niki to perform in Sept
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 23/05/2023
» Niki (stylised as NIKI), the Indonesian R&B sultry songstress of 88 Rising, who's currently based in the US, was supposed to make her Thailand debut much earlier at Very Festival Spring Break in 2020, along with her labelmate Joji. However, it got cancelled, thanks to Covid-19 but now it's confirmed that she's heading to Bangkok in September for a solo concert. Better late than never.
Out and Proud
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 10/06/2022
» Saroj "Ark" Kunatanad lives out and proud is his personal and professional lives. As an OG member of Trasher Bangkok, he has directed parody music videos and organised inclusive parties pre-Covid-19. He has also explored photography skills with intimate and sensual male portraits, adding "director” of music videos and commercials to his CV. Ark makes his directorial debut with Getaway, a Singaporean BL (boy love) web drama shot in Bangkok, for Asia's leading LGBTQIA media publication Dear Straight People. Ark tells Guru about the new web series and his creative journey.
Checklist: How Thai-Chinese are you?
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 28/01/2022
» Thais of Chinese descent, my people, the Chinese New Year will soon be upon us and it's time to look at and appreciate our quirks, nuances and legacy. Let's celebrate by finding out how Thai-Chinese are we with this just-for-fun checklist. The more you tick, the more Thai-Chinese you are, obvi. Happy Chinese New Year, everyone!
Hollywood Movies With Crazy Thai Titles
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 22/10/2021
» Have you been back to the cinema as yet? As I'm browsing through movies for my first flick to celebrate multiplexes reopening (I went with Shang-Chi because duh!), I can't help but notice the difference between Thai posters of Hollywood movies today compared to those from bygone years. While Thai posters of blockbusters today stay faithful by transliterating its English title with Thai letters and translating its subtitle almost verbatim (eg Shang-Chi With Mysterious Legends of Ten Rings), the vintage counterparts are more-is-more and over explained. Not only do they feature different designs that are re-created by talented Thai artists along with Thai titles that have nothing to do with the original titles but also spew several visual spoilers. Here are a few Thai posters of Hollywood movies with crazy titles and taglines for your entertainment.
Easing Up
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 01/10/2021
» Today marks the reopening of 10 more business venues in 29 dark red provinces as restrictions against Covid-19 have been further eased. I know you're going out today (it's TGIF after payday, after all) and here are a few highlighted measures to know before you head out.