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

#168: Think Like a Pig - What are Bangkokians looking forward to in 2007?

ML Chiratorn Chirapravati

January 12th, 2007

Life imitates art through the brushstroke of ML Chiratorn Chirapravati. Also widely known as Ajarn To, ML Chirathorn has been a familiar face in Thailand’s social scene for almost 30 years. An illustrator, fashion designer, fashion stylist, art instructor and food expert, his exuberant persona and artistic talents have even created a modest fan base. (read more...)

Open-Air Fare

January 3rd, 2007

Open-Air Fare (read more...)

Q&A: Malcolm Pryce

January 12th, 2007

As the host of Bangkok Poetry Night and author of Last Tango in Aberystwyth and the forthcoming Don’t Cry for Me Aberystwyth, Malcolm Pryce knows a thing or two about big words. (read more...)

Q&A: Moon

January 12th, 2007

Having spent the last few years as house musicians at Jam Bar, these three friends—singer Aun, guitarist Aon and drummer Pop—are now set to achieve success in their own right as Moon. (read more...)

Bali High - Bali’s not just beaches—it’s also awash in contemporary art galleries, indie boutiques and hip bars

November 19th, 2007

With so many great tropical beach destinations within our own borders, many of Thailand’s weekend travelers don’t make Bali a top listed choice—but they should. There are a slew of hip contemporary art galleries, boutiques, bars and restaurants that you should really check out, especially those located at the upmarket Seminyak area and culturally rich Ubud town. (read more...)

Cancer Treatment Centers

November 23rd, 2007

Dear Mr.KIA: I’ve just been handed the most horrible news—I may be suffering from a cancer. I’m going to have to do a whole bunch of tests and if my doctor’s fears are confirmed, go into treatment. Of course, I’m terrified but I know it’s not a time to weep; I need to be strong and seek help. (read more...)

Open-Air Fare: Winter is the time for alfresco dining

November 21st, 2007

Alisara Chirapongse and Puntuchit Peetakanont

Amapola

(top pic) The scene: A casual summer house party—lounge on lawn sofas and take advantage of the gazebo bar in front or pool area out back.

The grub: Japanese steak dishes here are filling, well made and not too greasy. (read more...)

Sunny Days

January 12th, 2007

They sure do grow up fast these days—children, that is. One day they’re in diapers and the next thing you know they’re calling in bomb threats on their Hello Kitty mobile phones so they can go shopping. Isn’t that wonderful! How did they get to be such smart little consumers? They’re so lucky to have cable TV. (read more...)

Cafe Primavera

Primavera is an Italian word for spring, but this modest café is a nice spot to visit at any time of the year. While other eateries in the Tha Phra Athit neighborhood draw in university students and young office workers with lovely and chic décor, this two-story bistro aims at foreigners and more mature customers. (read more...)

Torajiro

There are plenty of izakaya in Bangkok, but Torajiro might be the most fun. You might not realize this when you enter; you might not even realize this after eating there—downstairs, that is. Because like those after hours nightclubs you reach by walking through a khao tom shop and then up the back stairs, the party is on the second floor. (read more...)

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