A cooler version of Chatuchak market text and photos by Duangtawan Nilayon (read more...)

Badin Ekapoj, 19, is the winner of Bacardi Martini Grand Prix 2007 Thailand championship. He is more than a bartender—he is a beverage magician. Before his departure to the world final, we decided to find out more about his passion for the art of beverage mixing—and how a little shaker shakes his life. (read more...)

The Thai music career of Paul Hampshire, better known as Bee Futon, began when he was a radio DJ in 1989 playing edgy, underground music. Seven years later, he started a monthly party at Bed Supperclub with David Coker called Rehab. It is out of this that Futon was born. (read more...)

Aired on AXN, LOST has spectators riveted to their TV screens where the fate of the survivors of a plane crash on a desert island unfolds week after week. Daniel Dae Kim’s onscreen alter ego “Jin” gives him the opportunity to do what Asian actors rarely have the chance to—beat the stereotype. (read more...)

Since the release of Scrubb’s second album Club, vocalist Muey and guitarist Ball have been on one-and-a-half-year tour, returned to their day jobs, and recorded a new EP, Mood. (read more...)

New York artist Steven P. Perkins observes Thai culture and society and transforms his impressions into works of art. He is now showcasing his multimedia works—a short film, a book and a collection of paintings—in “Lifestyle Art Project Thailand: The Art of a Travel Experience” exhibition at Teo+Nam Fah Gallery (see +art this page). (read more...)

To celebrate the first decade of Hong Kong’s return to China in 1997, 460 events are scheduled to take place throughout the coming year. This month’s highlights include a Pride of China exhibition featuring paintings and calligraphy that will run through August 11 at the Hong Kong Museum of Art. (read more...)

Recently the Vatican issued “Guidelines for the Pastoral Care of the Road,” a 50-plus-page document that included a list of “10 Commandments” for drivers. It warned them not to use obscene fi nger gestures, pick up prostitutes, speed, take drugs or alcohol, curse or show off. It also encouraged drivers to get regular tuneups for their cars. (read more...)