December 3, 2008 | Bangkok
Issue #264: Entertaining

#237: Meet Marketing - How networking is changing the dating game

Ace the First Impression

May 22nd, 2008

Five female dating experts share their secrets on acing that crucial first date. (read more...)

Crrrash! Roaarrr! Kaboom!

May 22nd, 2008
Crrrash! Roaarrr!  Kaboom!

Part II of our three-part home theater series brings sound to the big picture. By Pavan Shamdasani

In Part I, we got you a BIG television (visit www.bkmagazine.com/feature/home-theater-heaven if you missed out). With your eyes all taken care of, we move on to blowing your ears to quivering pulp. Once you go 5.1 surround, you’ll never go back. (read more...)

Dear Pry Ministur

May 23rd, 2008
Dear  Pry Ministur

Dear Loong Samak,

Hi!!!  Do u remember me?  Im Daeng, 8!  How is yor life as pry ministur?  I think u r halfing a lot of fun.  Is it alrite if I call u "Uncle"?  Sum peepel call u "jamook chompoo."  And sum peepel call u "baak maa."  So it make me confus.  (read more...)

Get Matched

May 22nd, 2008
Get Matched

Dating in the 21st century—here’s how you do it. By Sonia Boonchanasukit, illustration by Temsiri Pothipattananont

You already know it—your mom is not going to hook you up. She might have plans, but that “nice” girl or boy she picked, well, it’s just not going to work out. Problem is, you’re still single. (read more...)

Hungry, Honey?

May 22nd, 2008
Hungry, Honey?

Where to dine based on how long you’ve been dating. By Christopher St. Cavish

Confused about where to take your gig, girlfriend/boyfriend, lover, sex-slave or wherever you are in your relationship?  Here is a simple guide to the romantic dinner ordeal. Simply ask yourself, how long have we been dating? (read more...)

Last Week in Reality: May 8-May 13

May 23rd, 2008

8 THU

In Udon Thani, a cursed fi ve-legged cow is rehabilitated by a monk. When Udom Chiangban, 46, delivers the animal, it has five legs, three testicles and two penises. After suffering from bad weather, the villager believes the mutant cow to be a bad omen and donates it to Wat Phosriphonkhong. There, Phra Buarong says the cow is, in fact, a good omen. (read more...)

Liposuction

May 21st, 2008
Liposuction

Dear Mr. KIA: My sisters and I have to do this whole dance routine for my parents at their special 25th anniversary party next month. I mean, I don’t mind. (read more...)

Lookin’ Good

May 22nd, 2008
Lookin’ Good

Whoever’s been spreading the rumor that looks don’t matter is a straight up liar. So, whether you like it or not, let the beautification begin because that’s one sure fire way of getting you back in business. (read more...)

Q&A: Angela Daniel

May 23rd, 2008
Q&A: Angela Daniel

Angela Daniel joins the Bangkok Community Theater to create an evening of dining, suspense, and hearsay with the international production, Rumours. See +stage page 24. (read more...)

Q&A: DJ A Skillz

May 23rd, 2008
Q&A: DJ A Skillz

Funky UK spinner, DJ A Skillz, is set to bring Bangkok’s partygoers his fingerlickin’ good music. Catch him at Escudo for the special Smirnoff Party on May 24. (read more...)

Q&A: Mild

May 23rd, 2008
Q&A: Mild

Mild has come a long way since their early days playing on Chiang Mai’s walking street. (read more...)

Q&A: Nathan Jones

May 23rd, 2008
Q&A: Nathan Jones

Switching from wrestling to the movie industry, Nathan Jones, a.k.a. Megaman, has already starred pposite famous action heroes such as Jackie Chan, Jet-Li and Tony Jaa. Now, he’s got a chance to be a pra-ek himself in the action comedy Somtam. (read more...)

Q&A: Sqweez Animal

May 23rd, 2008
Q&A: Sqweez Animal

Sqweez Animal recently cleaned up the 2008 Fat Awards walking away with the Album of the Year and Duo/Group Artist of the Year awards. Fresh from this success, the indie pairing, Win and Singha, are now gearing up for their Home Sqweez Home concert. (read more...)

Q&A: Tata Young

May 23rd, 2008
Q&A: Tata Young

Tata Young The 27-year-old queen of pop is back with a new Thai album, One Love, and nurtures hopes of becoming Thailand’s Madonna.

Do I look more mature? I don’t want to! Maybe my look has changed, but I am still young at heart. (read more...)

Search the Seas

May 22nd, 2008

You’re done with the nightlife scene, you hate big crowds, and you’re kind of at a stage where you just want to go about your daily life and casually “run into” someone. Here’s where you can do just that. (read more...)

Smokin' Area, Closing time, J Jetrin, Bliss and Pool 13

May 21st, 2008
Smokin' Area, Closing time, J Jetrin, Bliss and Pool 13

Smokin’ Bangkok (read more...)

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Place: Pool 13

Sophisticated Tastes

May 22nd, 2008
Sophisticated Tastes

Upgrade your office with hi-end stationery. (read more...)

“Networking” Bars for Single-and-Ready-to-Mingle Women

May 23rd, 2008
“Networking” Bars for Single-and-Ready-to-Mingle Women

87 Plus

Conrad Bangkok, 87 Wireless Rd, 02-690-9999. Open daily 9:30pm-2am. www.conradhotels1.Hilton.com. (read more...)

Bamblu Bar

May 22nd, 2008

Opened: May 2008

The buzz: Ekkamai’s latest addition combines live music, food and a chilled out atmosphere. Sound familiar? (read more...)

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Place: Bamblu Bar

Oh My Cod

What do you expect from a British café? All-day breakfast? Baked beans? Black pudding? (read more...)

Top Menu

Greater Bangkok has no shortage of Chinese restaurants where you can get your fill of simple comfort food, but they’re less and less common in the increasingly upscale areas of the inner city. (read more...)

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New & Noted

  • New and Noted: Nov28, 2008

French invasion

Escape Routes

  • Escape Routes: Nov28, 2008

Year-end escapes

After Hours

  • After Hours: Nov28, 2008

Going Underground again

First Person

  • Q&A: Tony Jaa

He knows who he is

Scenestealer

  • Q&A: Sunaina Gulati

Rendezvous With My Alter