Three alternatives to the iPhone by Pavan Shamdasani (read more...)

Belgian photographer Juliette de Salle explores the unexplored elegance of modern life. Her photos unveil what our eyes often take for granted. Visit Close-Disclose exhibition at Rotunda Gallery now through Aug 30 (see +Art this page). (read more...)

After the critically acclaimed The Overture hit theaters, the hero’s nemesis, Khun In, although a classical musician, became a part of Thai pop culture. Today, Narongrit is better known by the famous character’s name. (read more...)

Samurai Loud, a group of five university graduates with a passion for rock, just released their first self-produced album. Even though their music is loud and hard, their style, as they describe it, is “comedy rock.” Skeptical? Trust us, they’re hilarious, and we could hardly stop
laughing as we spoke with them. (read more...)

Dear Mr. Know-It-All: I absolutely love cocktails. Whether it’s a mojito or a margarita, a screaming orgasm or a screwdriver, I am always in the mood for a fancy-schmancy drink. Unfortunately, if I keep indulging my habit at posh hotel bars, I’m going to be broke, which makes me want to hitthe bottle even more. (read more...)

Home to the Thai-Indian community, Pahurat is one of those rare districts in Bangkok that can give lovals culture shock. The narrow lanes of the Pahurat market labyrinth bustle with shoppers looking for a bargain, and upon entering the market, wafts of spices transport you to India, as sari-clad vendors tempt passers-by with vivid silk garments and handcrafted accessories. (read more...)

That’s right, it’s time, once again, to test your knowledge of current events with our acclaimed multiple-choice examination. Pencils ready?

Why are Crime Suppression Division police wearing Hello Kitty armbands?

a. Officers are being punished for not following department regulations.

b. The armbands provide protection against bullets. (read more...)

The baht is bulking up, but if you’re not emotionally (or financially) prepared to make an overseas trek, stay in the neighborhood and visit our cool cousins from the Merlion City: Singapore. It’s not quite the same as a trip to New York or Paris but Singapore is a still a major capital which is up on the latest trends from both East and West. (read more...)

You see them every day. Those people lounging around cafés at two in the afternoon on a Wednesday, sipping a grande non-fat latte, while reading BK and chatting with their privileged friends who don’t seem to have a job either. What’s their story? Don’t they have anything better to do? BK investigates.

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