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Get drenched in Songkran celebrations
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 09/04/2023
» When it comes to Thai holiday celebrations, Songkran has the most disarming effect. By that, we mean revellers get wet and wild as they soak each other with water during the hottest month of the year. Songkran looks to come back with a vengeance too especially after a forced hiatus due to the pandemic. Guru By Bangkok Post presents a list of water festivals where you can make the most of your Songkran moments. Go wet or go home!
Sex tourism: When conscience takes a vacation
DW News, Published on 11/08/2022
» A lot of travellers are looking for erotic adventures abroad — and are willing to pay for them. But many tourist destinations have shied away from addressing the issue.
Julie Andrews 'gobsmacked' by Hollywood award
AFP, Published on 10/06/2022
» Nearly 60 years after preaching virtues of patience and modesty as Mary Poppins and governess Maria, Julie Andrews declared herself "gobsmacked" to have her career honoured at a glitzy Hollywood gala Thursday.
Slow but meaningful progress
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 27/09/2021
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Can't touch this
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 23/10/2020
» Thailand is known as "The Land Of Smiles" because everyone here is happy and joyful all the time... right? As true as that is, there are certain things you can do here that can turn that smile upside down.
Thong Lor sex museum hangs out the green lantern
News, Leah Carter, Published on 21/04/2019
» Most passersby walking under the bustling Thonglor BTS station and past the mufflerless tuk tuks speeding by will probably miss this place. Hidden behind a row of newspaper stands and food carts sits what appears to be an unassuming Bangkok cafe: The Green Lantern.
Topless, singing Serena sparks internet breast cancer stir
AFP, Published on 30/09/2018
» SYDNEY: Tennis superstar Serena Williams caused an internet sensation on Sunday by posing topless for a video while singing "I Touch Myself" to raise awareness for breast cancer.
The Killers kill it at Thunder Dome
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 26/09/2018
» Despite the absolute chaos of acquiring wristbands to enter Thunder Dome's concert hall (VIJI Corp, please figure this out), Las Vegas-based rock band The Killers made up for it 10 times over with possibly one of the best rock concert experiences in Thailand this year.
A not-so-mundane history
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 27/06/2018
» A lampshade, elegant and shiny, bears a distinct image of the Siamese constitution over the map of Thailand. A nielloware cigarette box, in solemn brass and black, also features an engraving of the constitution -- the emblematic figure of a folded scripture on a tray. Next to it are matchbox labels, pins, a glass bottle, a bowl, a water jar, an ashtray, a vinyl record. All of them carry the symbolism of the seismic transformation that took place 86 years ago.
Beyonce throws Coachella homecoming with Destiny's Child reunion
AFP, Published on 16/04/2018
» INDIO, US: Beyonce returned spectacularly to the stage Saturday with a joyous, homecoming-themed party at the Coachella festival where she delighted fans with a rare reunion of her former trio Destiny's Child.