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  • TRAVEL

    A blend of chaos and charm

    Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 11/01/2024

    » Embarking on a journey through Vietnam, one may find the allure of cities like Hanoi, Sapa, Hue and Da Nang. However, the southern gem of Ho Chi Minh City or Saigon has been an unsung hero in recent years. Despite being Vietnam's largest city and a nexus of culture, history, and commerce, it seems the city has been overshadowed. Our insightful guide Yuu pondered: "Perhaps familiarity with the city has bred a desire for new horizons or maybe Ho Chi Minh hasn't been given the tourism spotlight it deserves."

  • LIFE

    Another forgettable romcom

    Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 04/08/2023

    » Besides action, romantic comedy is one of the most popular genres on Netflix. The platform adds these types of movies weekly. If you're browsing for romcoms hoping to find a hidden gem, well, the latest entry Happiness For Beginners isn't one of them.

  • LIFE

    Step into a magical world

    Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 24/07/2023

    » From a little girl's adventure into the spirit realm in Spirited Away and a touching friendship between a child and a magical goldfish in Ponyo, to the story of a gigantic but gentle forest spirit called Totoro, Japanese animation company Studio Ghibli is known and loved by many people around the world.

  • LIFE

    Mad for street food and urban culture

    Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 07/04/2023

    » The heaven for food lovers, Mad Face Food Week, has returned. The 2023 edition festival combines food, drinks, music and fun for all over three full days in a cosy, intimate atmosphere from April 28-30 at Sansiri Backyard.

  • LIFE

    J-pop fans unite: Cosplay at MBK

    Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 16/12/2021

    » This coming Sunday, don't forget to mark your calendar as Maruya as the city's renowned cosplay event returns for its 31st instalment. Experience the ultimate playground for cosplaying, anime, comics, J-pop culture, music, gaming events and family-friendly attractions as well as meeting your favourite idols and celebrities from 10am until 5.30pm on the 4th floor, MBK Center (former Tokyu Zone). Join hundreds of fans who are just like you!

  • OPINION

    A plea for tradition

    Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 25/10/2021

    » When was the last time we went to a movie theatre? While most cinemas have reopened following months of pandemic-forced closures, I doubt moviegoers are ready to return en masse. As a movie critic who's been mainly working from home for the last 15 months, I miss the ambience of cinema -- the smell of popcorn, the posters advertising coming attractions or the greats of cinema's glory years. I miss finally watching that film on the big screen in darkness, the chilly atmosphere and surround sound that created an immersive experience that can't be replicated in a living room.

  • LIFE

    A close-up look at Bangkok's dark side

    Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 15/09/2021

    » The largest and most populous city in Thailand, Bangkok is well-known as a perfect tourist destination and street food paradise with plenty of friendly faces. But just like any other big city around the world, only people who actually live here understand that Bangkok can be a facade. On one side is a glamorous city, but the other side presents a very dark place.

  • LIFE

    Get ready for some girl group mania

    Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 23/06/2021

    » Girl group fans, get ready to be dazzled as "AKB48 Group Asia Festival 2021" is making a virtual return on June 27. Led by Japanese girl group AKB48, the festival will bring together a total of 145 participating members from all its sister groups (JKT48, BNK48, MNL48, AKB48 Team SH, SGO48, AKB48 Team TP and CGM48), who will perform at various venues across Asia. This hybrid event, which combines virtual and offline elements, will utilise XR technology to create an engaging and memorable experience for fans.

  • LIFE

    Back to the basics

    Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 08/06/2020

    » Following the success of season one, Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted, a National Geographic television series featuring the British food genius and his culinary expedition is set to premiere its second season today in Southeast Asia at 9am. In Thailand, the show will air back-to-back episodes every Monday morning, and a primetime repeat at 9pm on the same day.

  • LIFE

    Low-budget veneer is film's main attraction

    Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 27/09/2019

    » One of people's biggest fears is to be deemed an outcast, or freak. And the theme about suffering from being different, hiding away from authority, or discovering hidden special powers is the sort of storyline that's been told countless times from the Marvel universe, superheroes and monsters movies, where the line between good and bad is hazy grey.

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