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The story of a Tokyo murder way back in 89
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 15/11/2019
» It's 1989 in Tokyo and an expat is murdered in new thriller Earthquake Bird, which releases on Netflix today.
The passive solution
B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 01/09/2019
» Sales are down, so a brainstorming meeting was called in my office to discuss new strategies.
Farang correspondent
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 17/06/2019
» Standing as tall as his name, Andrew Biggs is arguably one of the most famous farangs in Thailand. On big screens and small ones alike -- or beaming from the covers of his many books and the pages of the Bangkok Post on Sunday -- his humbly charming manner and easy smile mark him as a local who has earned his spurs.
The mysterious subtleties of Thai culture
Life, Andrew Biggs, Published on 21/04/2019
» The phone call came early Saturday evening. “Khun Andrew,” came the familiar voice of my accountant. “We need to have a meeting. An urgent meeting. With you, the general manager and me. We’d like to meet with you.” What — right now?” I asked.
Overhauling the office
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 04/03/2019
» Noelle Coak doesn't hesitate when asked about the place she calls home. "My home is in Japan, Tokyo. My family is in Japan, my husband, my son and two dogs," she replies.
Curtain call
B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 30/12/2018
» The phone call came in the evening more than a month ago.
The art of interpretation
Guru, Pasavat Tanskul, Published on 02/11/2018
» The first Bangkok Art Biennale has finally hit the city, covering 20 locations and venues by more than 70 local and international artists from 33 countries around the world. There is a lot of art to be seen and admired by just what these talented creators have produced, giving those who are interested an incentive to explore the Big Mango. The event, which took off on Oct 19, will end on Feb 3, 2019.
On the trail of the great Henri Mouhot
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 05/04/2018
» If you have been to Luang Prabang, you probably have climbed the 300 steps up Phousi, the hill that stands in the middle of the town. From the top, you can see not just the breadth and length of the former Lao capital and a Unesco World Heritage site but also the Mekong River a stone's throw to the west and the smaller Khan River nearby to the east. The two waterways meet just north of Phousi.
A border run with cause to pause
B Magazine, Oliver Fennell, Published on 25/02/2018
» I've now visited Myanmar twice -- for a combined total of some 30 hours.
Thai class flummoxes a university's pride and joy
B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 04/02/2018
» I have a great story to tell you that will appeal to any non-Thai currently doing battle with learning the Thai language. My life turned a full circle this week as I began a teaching gig at Ramkhamhaeng University Demonstration School. A gaggle of my best teachers are there conducting an extended English camp, and on day one I went to the school to show my face and chat to the students.