• THAILAND

  A unique bond

  Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 21/05/2018

  » If Zack Blackmon Jr were to tell you that he's a direct descendant of the original Siamese Twins Eng and Chang Bunker, there's no way you'd believe him. White skinned, blue eyed and with a delightfully thick North Carolinian accent, Blackmon Jr, 67, is surprisingly in fact, the great-great grandson of Eng.

• OPINION

  Biting the bullet

  Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 25/03/2019

  » For the past year or so, I've had pretty much the same routine. Go to the office, write, eat lunch, chat with colleagues, interview someone interesting, write some more, rinse and repeat. It's been a fulfilling, secure and comfortable existence.

• LIFE

  In tune with the times

  B Magazine, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 08/07/2018

  » For over 30 years, Pongsit Kampee has been telling stories about people, their struggles, grievances, and of love lost. To say that he is Thailand's Bob Dylan may be a bit of an overstatement, but he's one of the few we have who may merit that comparison.

• LIFE

  The Script returns for a Bangkok rewrite

  Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 24/04/2018

  » After charming the Thai crowd at their sold-out show with their upbeat and positive rock anthems three years ago, Irish three-piece band The Script will be back in Bangkok this Saturday, performing its hit songs, including those from their and latest chart-topping album Freedom Child at Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani.

• THAILAND

  Learning how to fly

  Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 01/02/2019

  » "First, let's be honest. When you think of Klong Toey what do you imagine? Remember that image and look at yourself in a mirror. In there is a reflection of your own prejudices," writes textile designer Kamonart Ongwandee on the walls of Conne(x)tKlongtoey -- a powerful and poignant art project whose exhibition runs now to Sunday in Charoen Krung's O.P. Place.

• LIFE

  Stranger in a strange land

  Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 14/11/2018

  » 'Bangkok, today I'll be signing books at 7pm," wrote Joan Cornellà last Saturday to his 4.7 million fans on Facebook. The message was paired with a painting of a smiling woman forming a heart with her two hands. In between her hands are the words "F*CK OFF". It received more than 8,300 Likes, Loves and Hahas -- something that only he can pull off.

• LIFE

  For art lovers and the books that bind them

  Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 05/09/2018

  » From Thursday until Sunday, you can get your hands on a diverse selection of contemporary art publications, as the annual Bangkok Art Book Fair returns for its second edition.

• LIFE

  What's Buzzing

  B Magazine, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 09/09/2018

  » Air Asia has finally launched a new direct flight from Don Mueang (DMK) to Sabah's capital city of Kota Kinabalu (BKI). The 1,907km connection, which operates three times a week, has just made it easier for those looking to immerse themselves in nature, experience the unique culture of Sabah and of course wishing to scale one of the highest peaks in Southeast Asia -- Mt Kota Kinabalu (4,095m). Lowest one-way fares start at 1,930 baht. Book your tickets today at airasia.com.

• OPINION

  Mother's Day is not for everyone

  Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 13/08/2018

  » Mother's Day in Thailand has come and gone, and to those who felt a sense of unease throughout the jubilant day, you are not alone.

• THAILAND

  More real than reality

  Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 21/06/2018

  » ‘This is my favourite room!” exclaimed teamLab member Takashi Kudo as he led us through a maze of hanging crystal lights. With the LEDs glimmering and dancing around us like stars, it felt like we were drifting through a cosmic universe. Taking out his phone, Kudo, with a swipe of his finger, suddenly made it rain. White lights trickled down from the hanging crystal strips mimicking raindrops, changing the atmosphere completely. It was a jaw-dropping experience, but the gorgeous display of light and sound was just the tip of the iceberg.

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