PPP members were very upset when they discovered the sign used by the hearing-impaired for Samak consists in pointing to one’s nose. Why choose such a rude symbol for the highly polished prime minister when many other much more flattering clues could have done the job just as well? (read more...)

Nuovo Angelini

Lullabar (read more...)

Are You Bear Enough?
Silom Soi 4 has seen a lot of places come and go. Well, there’s a newcomer to the soi, named Bearbie Bar, for chubbies, bears and their chasers. The bar is a karaoke and pub, so grow that beard, work on that bear belly and get yourself a lumber-jack shirt! (read more...)

CHIANG MAI

The Rise of Naga

Dear Mr. KIA: I just realized that it’s that time of year when I need to buy my girlfriend presents to show that I “love” her. And I do, but I’m so busy with work that I just don’t have the time to go out and fi nd something special. What do you think about fl ower delivery? Any suggestions?—Uselessly Romantic (read more...)

24 THU

Street Talk We’re used to shopping in markets until our arms and backs ache from all the food we’ve bought. But wholesale shoppers have it easy thanks to deliverymen who cart their produce around for a small price. (read more...)

Kongdej Jaruranrasmee The screenwriter of The Letter and Me Myself, as well as the front man of 4Tao Ther, a famous alter band in the 80s, shares his anxieties on the eve of the release of his new movie, Kod. (read more...)

Chris Phongphit, author of the Bangkok Urban Space photography book, is a design and architecture teacher at Chulalongkorn University and is currently running a Design Thinking Workshop (see +stuff this page) for people looking into developing their creativity.

Remix master Raul has been producing music under his name and for others like Brok Landers and Jochen Pash. As part of the Flirt Flight Party by Chivas, he is set to deliver an unforgettable Valentine’s night. See +nightlife page 22. (read more...)

My Girl is the second solo exhibition of Thepsakdi Thongnopkoon (see +art page 28). In this exhibit he chooses to focus on the shape of the Thai female body, stressing the curves, not the details. (read more...)

Wangmin Bumei means “fools’ civilization” and they consider themselves on the fringe of society—how apt as they will perform at the Fringe Festival (see +stage page 26). (read more...)

Ten average Joes and Janes answer your most intimate questions.

The Graphic Designer

Katkana Boonyarungsrit, 25

How long should foreplay last to get a girl aroused?

Five minutes should be enough. (read more...)