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Reflections from a fire-ravaged LA
Holiday Time, Drue Kataoka & Curtis S Chin, Published on 01/02/2025
» Thailand's blockbuster How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies (Lahn Mah), directed by Pat Boonnitipat might not have been on the nominees list -- and Putthipong "Billkin" Assaratanakul was not (yet) a Golden Globes winner or presenter -- but when the 82nd Golden Globes Awards ceremony concluded this Jan 5 (local time) in Los Angeles, there were so many Asian and Asian American achievements to celebrate. This included much greater global visibility for actors, directors and creative content from Korea to Japan to India and beyond.
'Thara Thong' back on song (& dance)
Holiday Time, Published on 01/12/2022
» With its spirited dance performances, sensibly spiced cuisine and reverential architecture, it was all the more disappointing when the pandemic precipitated Thara Thong aka 'Golden River' to go dark. But that just makes it all the sweeter now that it's light on its feet again, especially as the new team has seized the opportunity to tweak the production with an eye for surprise.
New year's revelation
Holiday Time, Noel Maclean, Published on 17/12/2020
» Do yourself a Thai flavours favour and book your New Year’s Eve dinner at Front Room, the Waldorf Astoria’s vibrant, high-ceilinged, lower lobby level Thai restaurant.
Cruising down to Old Siam
Holiday Time, Daniel T Cross, Published on 04/12/2019
» The day-long din of a thriving modern metropolis has died down, and the Chao Phraya River, now shrouded in relative darkness, has taken on an almost timeless quality. An ancient rice barge that passes down river only adds to that ambience. So does an old tugboat chugging its way in the opposite direction. The quaint rust-bucket emerges from under Phra Buddha Yodfa, which is appropriately known in English as Memorial Bridge and was inaugurated in 1932 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the reigning Chakri Dynasty.
Vivid Saffron nights
Holiday Time, Gary Boyle, Published on 25/12/2018
» At this time of year, both Bangkokians and tourists alike head for the elevators. Hit the top button in any decent hotel’s lift and within a minute you’ll be stepping out to a dazzling view of the city. Grab a seat as near to the edge as you dare, order a cocktail, relax and grab that all-important selfie.