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Bigmouth strikes Bangkok
Life, Gary Boyle, Published on 24/10/2023
» Shoplifters of the world unite and take the MRT, as Morrissey almost sang, because the English singer is making his debut on Thai soil. His 2016 concert was cancelled during a period of national mourning, but this time around downtown fans will be pleased to avoid the schlep to Moonstar or Impact, as Morrissey is playing the MRT-adjacent Samyan Mitrtown Hall on Nov 18.
A Bizarro birthday party
Life, Gary Boyle, Published on 10/07/2019
» If you're a fan of British indie band The Wedding Present, you'll have bought their debut album, George Best, back in 1987. And if you bought the follow-up, Bizarro, you did so 30 years ago, an anniversary the band are celebrating with a special Bangkok show next Monday.
No offence
Life, Gary Boyle, Published on 22/01/2019
» You'll be familiar with Jim Jefferies' schtick. He's the archetypal Aussie bloke, unconcerned with politically correct ways to address hot-button topics. His rants wrong-foot you with boozy observations that crystallise into astute commentary on modern society, like he's some kind of pub savant.
Trump and Kim sign deal as summit ends
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/06/2018
» SINGAPORE: President Donald Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong Un concluded an extraordinary summit Tuesday with lofty promises by the American president to take care of a “very dangerous problem” and Kim forecasting “major change for the world”.
Wild Boars cave opens for visitors
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/12/2023
» Tham Luang-Khun Nam Nang Non National Park in Chiang Rai has officially opened Chamber 3 for visitors to see how the rescue mission for the 12 members of the "Wild Boar" football team and their coach, trapped in the cave for 18 days five years ago, took place.
Tourism threatened as risks pile up
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/10/2023
» War in Israel and reduced confidence after last week’s Bangkok mall shooting are expected to cause foreign arrivals to drop next week.
Vaccine policy switch causes confusion
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/07/2021
» Hospitals and health offices are confused over the mixing of doses of Sinovac and AstraZeneca vaccines after the Health Ministry's latest policy announcement.
69 new Covid cases Wednesday
Gary Boyle, Published on 24/03/2021
» The government on Wednesday reported 69 new Covid-19 cases, 61 local infections and eight imported, raising the total to 28,346.
'Risky' gatherings banned
Gary Boyle, Published on 31/12/2020
» The government on Wednesday banned all gatherings "posing a risk of disease transmission", effective immediately in Covid-affected zones.
TEST YOURSELF: All that glitters
Gary Boyle, Published on 31/07/2020
» Violette Wautier is proud of her debut album