November 22, 2008 | Bangkok
Issue #263: Live Music

#247: Online Entrepreneurs - Cashing in on your internet connection

Algebra Tutor

July 31st, 2008
Algebra Tutor

Dear Mr. KIA: I’m going to be in Thailand for two months, and I need a teacher that can tutor me in algebra. It would be nice if he/she could speak English.—Nerd
in Siam (read more...)

Cashing In

July 29th, 2008

You’ve got an online shop. Now how do you get paid? (read more...)

Caving In

July 29th, 2008
Caving In

Your journey to the center of the earth starts in Borneo. By Alicia Walker (read more...)

e-Entrepreneurs

July 29th, 2008

Work from home, be your own boss and you might even get rich. By Alisara Chirapongse

From eBay to e-commerce, we chart the recent leaps and bounds of online shopping in the Kingdom and the paths of a few pioneers who are already cashing in on Thailand’s belated entry into the online marketplace.

Read on... (read more...)

Food Chefs Trust

July 29th, 2008
Food Chefs Trust

Top cooks reveal their top three favorite restaurants. By Mim Koletschka

Meyung Robson

Owner and chef of Xuan Mai
32 Sukhumvit Soi 13, 02-251-8389. Open Tue-Sun 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-midnight. (read more...)

Green Bangkok Wi-Fi

July 29th, 2008
Green Bangkok Wi-Fi

Stuck in a jam on Bangkok’s “express” way or are you just bored of staring at the pants of the girl standing in front of you on the BTS? (read more...)

Kiehl's, Verasu, The Grand Hyatt Erawan

August 1st, 2008

Kiehl's, Verasu, The Grand Hyatt Erawan

While it can’t promise to land you a job at Tony and Guy, Kiehl’s Stylist Series does give you a range of products to recreate that salon-styled effect (read more...)

 

Safe Shopping

July 29th, 2008

The general manager of PaySBuy, Somwang Luangphaiboomsri, gives us a low down on what to look out for in a website to avoid online spams.

Up-to-date. Are there any new products? Most online stores have statistics showing how long they have been opened or when was the last time the shop got updated. (read more...)

Sharp Designs

July 29th, 2008
Sharp Designs

A new fashion line with a cutting edge. By Jung Hyun Lee (read more...)

Tou Tou, Enoteca Italiana, Maison Chin, Somboon Seafood

August 1st, 2008
Tou Tou, Enoteca Italiana, Maison Chin, Somboon Seafood

Swish Swish your Shabu Shabu

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Trad, Rayong, Phang Nga, Sukhothai, Airline Deals

August 1st, 2008
Trad, Rayong, Phang Nga, Sukhothai, Airline Deals

TRAD

Extended Relaxation (read more...)

Turn-Key Online Shops

July 29th, 2008
Turn-Key Online Shops

Want a store? Sign up for one of these quick set-up services. (read more...)

Wine on the Weekends

July 31st, 2008
Wine on the Weekends

Flow

Le Fenix Sukhumvit, 33/33 Sukhumvit Soi 11, 02-305-4000. Open daily 10am-1am. (read more...)

Your Ad Here

July 29th, 2008

Calling all bloggers: start getting paid now with these online ad services. (read more...)

Chin Chin

August 7th, 2008
Chin Chin

Opened: May 2008

The buzz: Small and cozy wine bar Chin Chin (named after the owner’s grandfather) is a good spot to hold important work meetings or to just chill out with a few friends after work. (read more...)

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Place: Chin Chin

Mes Amis Cafe

August 1st, 2008
Mes Amis Cafe

The buzz: The once popular French restaurant has become a “café.” According to them, that means wifi, new Italian and Chinese dishes and lashings of lattes. (read more...)

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News Quiz for July

August 1st, 2008

1. Why did Noppadon Pattama resign from his position as

Interior minister?

a. He couldn’t fi nd Thailand on a map.
b. The job Thaksin hired him for was done.
c. He doesn’t speak Cambodian.
d. He got only 278 confi dence votes whereas his buddies got 279. (read more...)

Q&A: Cocktail

August 1st, 2008
Q&A: Cocktail

Up-and-coming indie-rock band Cocktail (singer/songwriter Ohm, guitarists Jet and Chao, drummer Ayu and bassist Hlong) has just released their new concept album In The Memory of Summer Romance. The young rockers shoot the breeze on their inspiration, band name and the changing seasons.

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Q&A: Dr. Kriengsak Chareonwongsak

August 1st, 2008
Q&A: Dr. Kriengsak Chareonwongsak

The former Democrat MP/lecturer/author declares his candidacy and ambitions for the Bangkok Governor’s post. (read more...)

Q&A: Montri Toemsombat

August 1st, 2008
Q&A: Montri Toemsombat

Montri Toemsombat was first noticed for his work with textiles—creations closer to pure art than fashion. With Nano-Thailand, he has changed mediums to photography and his exploration of Thainess has been enriched through years of traveling and living abroad. (read more...)

Q&A: Navin Rawanchaikul

August 1st, 2008
Q&A: Navin Rawanchaikul

Navin Rawanchaikul is one of the few Thai artists to have achieved major international recognition. He’s coming out with a massive “Art and Life Magazine” titled Navin’s Sala and an accompanying exhibition, see +art page 28. (read more...)

Q&A: Tattoo Color

August 1st, 2008
Q&A: Tattoo Color

The pop quintet—vocalist Dim, vocalist/ guitarist Ruzzy, drummer Tonk and bassist Jump—are serving up their addictive tunes at Dream Chaser Live 2008: Bikers and Rockers Save the World. See +music page 25.

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New & Noted

  • New and Noted: Nov14, 2008

Choose Couscous

Escape Routes

  • Escape Routes: Nov14, 2008

Winter beach pormotions

After Hours

  • After Hours: Nov14, 2008

Rated X

First Person

  • Q&A: Kalamare

Going solo

Scenestealer

  • Q&A: Sandy Shum

Body of the dead