December 2, 2008 | Bangkok
Issue #264: Entertaining

#176: Capital Gains - Inter looks at local prices

Q&A: Chetawan Thuaprakhone

March 9th, 2007

In the year of 2589, the world population struggles to survive, hoping to emigrate somewhere off the uninhabitable Earth—but the poor can’t afford the space journey. 2589: We Are Just Visitors is the science-fi ction book that deals with a future crisis on Earth and the people who are left behind. (read more...)

Q&A: Nadia Nimitvanich

March 9th, 2007

This multi-talented girl has been many things in the entertainment business: TV show host, VJ, singer and actress. Nowadays she’s mostly remembered as the lively host of popular entertainment news programme, Doa Krajai, on Modern Nine TV. Nadia Nimitvanich now turns to education with her latest Sis to Sis for Life Project (www.vjnadia.com). (read more...)

Q&A: Rasmus Faber

March 9th, 2007

Swedish producer, pianist and songwriter, Rasmus Faber’s heart beats to a 4/4 rhythm. Along with his vocalist Melo, they launched All For the Best in 2003 under the name Soul Treat. They are now touring the world spreading the house music gospel. (read more...)

48 Hours in Tokyo - Hit Tokyo for a weekend of karaoke, kimonos and raw clams

November 19th, 2007

Tokyo is like a California roll: It combines all the neon-lit kitch of America with the tranquility and traditions of old Japan. (read more...)

Grab That Wok: BK dons a chef ’s hat and joins six cooking classes

November 21st, 2007

Want to try your hand at cooking? Whether you aspire to be a chef or simply want to impress your date, Bangkok has something on offer.

Blue Elephant

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The chef: Led by founding partner/director Nooror Somany Steppe, a team of professional chefs steps forward to teach and share their first-hand experience. (read more...)

News Quiz for March

March 9th, 2007

Yes, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, our patented tests of your knowledge of current events keep March-ing on.

What is the main difference between ASTV and PTV?

a. Target audience.

b. Target of their biased reporting.

c. Quality of graphics.

d. Spelling. (read more...)

Paintball Parks

November 22nd, 2007

Dear Mr. KIA: My life is totally falling apart. My boss just fired me, my fiancé left me on Valentine’s Day for his dentist, my mom is driving me crazy, my dog keeps barking for no reason and my ex keeps calling me at 3 in the morning. I need power, I need to vent my anger, I need to shoot something! (read more...)

Lek Sung Ramen

Lek Sung Ramen has broken one of the golden rules of running a successful restaurant—location is everything. Over the past years, this little ramen place has moved to many shabby, mysterious locations: the soi behind Satriwitthaya School, Mahidol University’s Salaya Campus and Soi Rambuttri. (read more...)

Via Vai Ristorante Pizzeria

Call it big city Bangkok snobbery, but if the original Via Vai were located in Rome, Naples or even Hong Kong (or, for that matter, Chiang Mai) instead of Samui’s increasingly depressing Chaweng Beach, more people would know about it. (read more...)

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New & Noted

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French invasion

Escape Routes

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Year-end escapes

After Hours

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Going Underground again

First Person

  • Q&A: Tony Jaa

He knows who he is

Scenestealer

  • Q&A: Sunaina Gulati

Rendezvous With My Alter