Lee Rous is one of the two DJs in the nu skool breakbeat/electro dance group Plump DJs, along with Andy Gardner. They first caught the attention of fans in 1999 with their first album A Plump Night Out, which made its way to the top of the breakbeat chart in DJ Magazine. After that, they released more and tracks toured in and out of UK on the dance music global circuit. The two turntablists will be spinning here as part of Chivas’ Music Terminal campaign. (read more...)

There are farang bars, there are Thai hi-so bars, but where do up-and-coming Japanese crowds go when the sun goes down? (read more...)

No one was more shocked than we were to learn the results of a survey that suggests that the average Thai reads two books per year. We find that very, very hard to believe. Two—bah! Have you ever heard anything as ridiculous as that? (read more...)

Dear Mr. Know-It-All: I love candles and I have a huge collection of beautifully scented ones. Now I want to learn to make them myself. Is there a place that offers lessons?—Candle In The Wind (read more...)

If you’re politically correct about food, or have a queasy stomach, you might want to skip the next two pages. Because this week we’re highlighting the opposite of comfort food: uncomfortable food. So get your stomach and gut ready, hold your nose, close your eyes and join us as we explore some of the city’s most extreme eating. Sperm, anyone? (read more...)

The news that's not fit to print, but gets printed anyway

10 Oct

photography by Prasit Kongdang

Halloween is just around the corner and you have your costume all figured out. But whether you’ll be the bride of Frankenstein or a slutty catwoman, you’re gonna need good makeup to match. Gone are the days of bloody tears and zombie cheeks: the new trend for Halloween makeup is all about being dark, yet pretty. We sat down with one of MAC’s senior makeup artists, Pornpichit Khumngoen, who gave us the low-down on how to make your eyes stand out from the other undead who will be walking around wobbily this Halloween.

1 Forget the scary look—it’s all about glamour. It’s called “modern classic”, and it’s an adaptation of the smoky eye—just add some colors and sparkles to it. (read more...)

The GPS system is definitely in right now; almost every new gadget these days all possess this special navigation function. The new HTC TyTN II has been added to HTC’s extensive line of sleek PDAs. (read more...)

To the Rescue

Kongkrat Ngekhuam doesn’t get much sleep. After finishing a shift at his day job, the 43-year-old is on call as a rescue worker with the Ruamkatanyu Foundation. For over 20 years, he’s been a volunteer “body snatcher.” (read more...)

We all know Tammy, Paradorn and Danai, but what about the twins? With Paradorn hurt and Danai looking tired, doubles specialists Sonchat (Ton) and Sanchai (Tong) Ratiwatana salvaged a bit of Thai pride by bagging their first ATP title at this year’s Thailand Open. The feat also helped the 25-year-olds, who are coached by their father, crack the world top 75, their highest ranking so far. (read more...)

It’s vast, varied and right on your doorstep. We explore some of the less-visited destinations in the giant country. (read more...)