HIV crisis hitting gay Bangkokians

HIV is making a comeback and no one’s talking. In 1993, with cases of over 800,000 people infected with HIV, higher than any other country in the world (read more...)

In this special episode of Mythbusters, brought to you by the Royal Thai Police, we fire Chinese teargas at PAD supporters to test if the urban myth that explosive teargas canisters fired from a shotgun straight into a crowd can actually create massive injuries. (read more...)

In 2003, 2005 and 2007, the Thailand Ministry of Public Health in association with the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) group the Rainbow Sky Association of Thailand (RSAT) and the MSM Community Advisory Board (M-Cab) condu (read more...)

An Appetite for Ari

The meeting point for locals and farang backpackers, Ari is simply chock-full of eateries. So much so that this is just the first installation (read more...)

Away from the Busy Week

Inspired by the nearby prehistoric cave drawings at Khao Pla Ra, the rooms at Avatarn Miracles are decorated in their own stone (read more...)

Traditional Thai Story Telling

The Traditional Thai Puppet Theater (Joe Louis) is known for its grand sets and glitzy costumes (read more...)

Fag Hag Hangouts

It was made for the cuddly bears, but the words Bearbie and karaoke proved enough to (read more...)

Fat Fest, Richard Jackson, Tiger Translate

Trained classical vocalist from Cincinnati Richard Jackson will be appearing at The Living Room (read more...)

Dear Mr. KIA, There’s this girl at work that I really, really like. The thing is, she’s into guys with tattoos and long hair. I may not be the wildest boy she’ll meet, but I do think I’m ideal boyfriend material. All I lack is the look she’s into. Mr. KIA, I can grow my hair but I also need the ink to match. (read more...)

3 FRI (read more...)

Nancy Panties

Enjoy some slipping and sliding with these snake and ladder briefs from (read more...)

Nara

Following the original at Erawan, CentralWorld now has its own version of the elegant Thai eatery (read more...)

What's in theater this week. October 16

PICK> Body of Lies (USA) Leonardo DiCaprio plays a CIA operative assigned to track down a terrorist in Jordan. Also starring Russell Crowe as DiCaprio’s boss. (read more...)

Q&A: Anna Hambawaris

The young actress first appeared on the big screen in Tears of Black Tiger, where she was spotted by (read more...)

Paula Taylor With a long resume featuring countless appearances in TV ads, music videos and a starring role in GTH’s new sitcom Nuea Khu Pratoo Thad Pai, this ubiquitous model/actress finds the local showbiz jaded and aims to find new challenges abroad.

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Q&A: Phavini Kalra

Phavini Kalra has launched her first collection of unique Indian wear (read more...)

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Q&A: The X-Factor Artists

Kanchana Promjit, Piamchan Boontrai and Preeyachanok Ketsuwan are three emerging female artists (read more...)

Q&A: Vatit Virashpanth & Itthi Metanee

They were selected by Nokia as the best up and coming designers from thousands of other students (read more...)

Red Sky

Every new venue at this hi-end hotel seems to top the last. The Centara Grand’s latest addition? A classy two-zoned martini and wine bar (read more...)

Where to get tested and get help.

The Anonymous Clinic
Thai Red Cross AIDS Research Center. 105 Rama 4 Rd., 02-256-4109. Open Mon-Fri 7:30am-6pm, Sat 7:30am-3pm.
www.trcarc.org (read more...)

Shanghai Nightlife

The days of lawless Shanghai are over. The swaggering, slick-haired gangsters and coquettish madams have gone, leaving their gin glasses to gather dust in some forgotten alley (read more...)

Sky Dining, Sea Creatures, Heavenly Sweet

Sky dining is an enduring trend here in Bangkok (read more...)

Son of Rambow

Despite the title, the film doesn’t feature Sly Stallone handing over his M-16 to the next generation (read more...)

The House of Stuff

You can’t really argue with the name of this newly opened clothing store and café (read more...)

Tips for Safer Sex

One Condom
Yes, some people are silly enough to try using two condoms for “extra” safety. It actually increases the risk of breaking the condoms. Always use a condom but only one at a time!

Oral Sex (read more...)

Who Parties

Want to throw a party but can’t be bothered to cook or even plan? (read more...)