We dig the Skytrain Jazz but frankly, climbing 5 stories (that feel like 10) to get a drink is too much work. On your way up, you can now make a pit spot at 2nd Floor, the new bar in the Jo Home Gallery Building, at the corner of Soi Rangnam and Phaya Thai Road. (read more...)
In Pathum Thani, police catch the man responsible for the death of a girl found afl oat in a water tank. Arithat Komolkesarak, 25, returns after disappearing for three days and is immediately taken into custody. While being questioned he confesses to strangling 26-year-old Ratri Mandee, a karaoke bar waitress, to death, after they argue over drugs. (read more...)
Celebrate the Olympics by recreating the lofty ideal of fair play without the hassle of months of training. All you need is some friends and these Olympic inspired games. By Nick Measures, illustrations by Nop Tangtrongsakdi (read more...)
Poramat Lueng-on’s paintings, like Seeing Dharma shown here, are incredibly detailed with each stroke representing an image in itself. Each piece is part of the series titled Dimensions of Faith. See +art page 25.
Medium used: Acrylic paints mixed with glitter. (read more...)
Steve Aoki’s Dim Mak Records and Smirnoff are going to be collaborating for a series of parties with a stream of local and international DJs. First up: Stretch Armstrong featuring K Natz on Aug 16 at 808.
Seasons Spa at Conrad Hotel is offering your mom an indulgence starting with an all-season scrub, followed by their signature Seasons Massage and aromatherapy session. The soothing experience is finished with a meni-pedi. All this for B5,000—for your mom, not you. At Conrad Hotel, Wittayu Rd., 02-690-9981. (read more...)
With the Olympics finally underway, our thoughts are with our near neighbors in China. Like everyone else, we’re fascinated with their efforts to present their “right” side to the watching world by putting the residents of blue-sky Beijing through some intensive etiquette training. (read more...)
The buzz: New boutique hotel, Navalai has their own kitchen cooking up Thai and Western dishes with a river view to boot. Right by the Phra Athit pier, the alfresco area is all about the river. (read more...)
It’s the new in-thing in town and Daryl Lloyd, director, has loads of reasons to back it up. Listen to them at www.ubradio.net or see them live at 808, see +nightlife, page 20.
What’s the idea behind UB Radio?
The main function of UB Radio is to find, nurture and promote new homegrown talent and bring it to a world-focused platform in order to be recognized. (read more...)
Mig Ayesa has gone from starring in reality TV shows in the US to performing
in stage musicals in London. Fresh from his role as the male lead in the Bangkok performance of We Will Rock You, the 37-year old is now launching his debut album, Rock. (read more...)
Tanasan leads a group of five in the Feel exhibition which deals with the different
human emotions expressed when confronted by different life experiences. See +art this page. (read more...)
Dear Mr. KIA, I am a young adult who has just left his nest and I am wondering where I can buy my own household appliances, especially a refrigerator. But the thing is, I don’t have much cash or knowledge about these things. Are there any places where I can find cheap household appliances and a salesperson who wouldn’t mind educating me? (read more...)
