January 10, 2009 | Bangkok
Issue #270: Get Involved

#260: What Scares You

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After Hours: Oct31, 2008

October 30th, 2008

Zense, gCircuit, X-Japan

At Elle Fashion Week, the place to be was definitely Zense. First, it’s not even open yet. Second, we got to hang with Nagara, (read more...)

 

Alternative Views: City of Ember

October 30th, 2008

City of Ember

At only 95 minutes, the movie feels as though it has been shredded in the editing room (read more...)

 

Art: Nov1-7, 2008

October 29th, 2008

Art: Nov1-7, 2008

Silpakorn University graduate, Jakkrit Garaged, displays 40 of his oil paintings inspired by the scenery of Khao Yai National Park (read more...)

Astrologer Mor Meen

October 30th, 2008

Expect the Unexpected

Mor Meen, as lovingly called by his fans, is known for being the go-to astrologer for the purple crowd (read more...)

Bars that Should Scare You

October 31st, 2008

Bars that Should Scare You

It’s nearly a century old and exudes a classic haunted-house ambience (read more...)

 

Carole from 3 Penny Opera

October 30th, 2008

Q&A: Carole Boy Ferron

Carole hails from Paris and has been singing as a soprano since the age of 17 (read more...)

 

DJ Aldrin at Zouk

October 30th, 2008

Q&A: DJ Aldrin

One of the resident DJ’s at Zouk in Singapore, DJ Aldrin is in town with his counterpart DJ Hong to help get the crowd jumping at the pre-Zoukout (read more...)

 

Escape Routes: Oct31, 2008

October 31st, 2008

Suanthip, Rest Detail, The Chill, Bonanza

Sign up for Suanthip Vana Resort’s full-day of soft trekking and walk through the hills of Chiang Rai to experience the traditional lifestyle of ethnic hill tribes (read more...)

Freewill Astrology: Oct 31, 2008

October 31st, 2008

SCORPIO (Oct 23-Nov 21): In the coming week, you can generate a lot of good karma for yourself by being an initiator. That’s why I advise you to never sit back and merely watch what’s unfolding, but rather formulate a vision of what you’d like to see happen, set your intention, and then plunge into action with brisk aplomb. (read more...)

Ghoulish Glam Outfits

October 31st, 2008

Dear Mr. KIA, So, here’s the thing. I know we don’t really have a traditional trick-or-treat culture here in Thailand but frankly I just think Halloween is a great excuse to dress up a little slutty and act a little devilish. (read more...)

Good Mourning

October 31st, 2008

Good Mourning

Walk down Siam Square during a cosplay festival and it’s like entering the nocturnal realm. (read more...)

 

Halloween Treats

October 31st, 2008

Enough With Candy Apples

Leave sweets to the kiddies and follow these two recipes for a grown-up Halloween party (read more...)

 

Hypnotherapist Jeanine

October 30th, 2008

Look Into My Eyes

Jeanine Souren is a mom, a counselor and a hypnotherapist. No, she won’t get you to do the chicken dance while under her spell (read more...)

Ken Hom of Maison Chin

October 30th, 2008

Kitchen Q&A: Ken Hom

Celebrity Chef, author and the BBC’s go-to-guy for Asian gastronomy, Ken Hom is the man behind the modern Asian cuisine (read more...)

 

La Bottega di Luca

October 30th, 2008

La Bottega di Luca

This restaurant-cum-deli is Chef Luca Appino’s latest project (read more...)

 

 

Last Week in Reality: Oct18-19

October 31st, 2008

18 SAT

In Udon Thani, two men beat their wives to death while performing an exorcism. Chaiyut Khaengraeng, 58, and his brother Khambong, 62, claim to be possessed by the spirits of King Rama V and poo sri sutho. (read more...)

More recession tips you don’t need

October 31st, 2008

Eating at home and walking to work is for fools. Here, BK, gives you 10 really useful tips on how to survive the great depression without changing your lifestyle:

1. Hotel buffets. Make sure you head to that Sunday brunch in some baggy gear, then stuff your pockets with enough foie gras and oysters to last the week. (read more...)

Music: Nov1-7, 2008

October 29th, 2008

Music: Nov1-7, 2008

Enjoy romantic, contemporary hits with the internationally renowned pianist and his special guests (read more...)

Nerd

October 29th, 2008

Nerd

Get ready for the revenge of the nerds. Standing across from the desperately popular Nang Len (read more...)

 

New and Noted: Oct31, 2008

October 29th, 2008

Minibar Royale, Angelini, Buddhi Belly

New kid on the block, Minibar Royale is serving up French-American dishes for brunch, lunch and dinner (read more...)

 

Nightlife: Nov1-7, 2008

October 29th, 2008

Nightlife: Nov1-7, 2008

Here’s a chance to find out what all the Zoukout fuss is about before the 2008 event in Singapore (read more...)

Our Greatest Fears

October 30th, 2008

Our Greatest Fears

This Halloween, it seems ghosts are pretty low on the list of what’s freaking out Bangkokians (read more...)

 

Q&A: Dr. Sutthi Srinkapaibulaya

October 30th, 2008

The Doc’s Take on Fear

Getting scared and all paranoid? Tried exorcism and it didn’t work? Dr. Sutthi Srinkapaibulaya, a psychiatrist at Bangkok Hospital (read more...)

Q&A: Opal Panisara

October 30th, 2008

Q&A: Ter Chantavit

October 30th, 2008
Q&A: Ter Chantavit

Chantavit “Ter” Dhanasevi is no longer just a cute face in music videos and TV commercials. Fresh from his role in the romantic teen movie Pid Term Yai Hua Jai Waa Woon, the actor and wannabe director is back with a role in the spooky thriller Coming Soon. (read more...)

Q&A: Tom Hoops

October 29th, 2008

Q&A: Tom Hoops

Tom Hoops’ powerful black and white photographs feature striking portraits of different individuals in Thailand (read more...)

 

Queens of Lankasuka

October 30th, 2008

Queens of Lankasuka

Team up acclaimed director Nonzee Nimibutr (Nang Nak) with a who’s who of A-list stars and an S.E.A. Write-winning scriptwriter (read more...)

Savage Love: Oct31, 2008

November 3rd, 2008

My boyfriend recently moved in with me—the first straight guy I’ve ever shared an apartment with. I’m very clean and take great pride in my apartment. However, since he moved in, I’ve tried to be mindful of the fact that there will be certain things I’ll need to adjust to. (read more...)

Spotlight Turns to Notebooks

October 31st, 2008

Touch Meee

There’s already a very fine line between super PDAs and sub-notebooks, but Asus has taken things one step further (read more...)

Stage: Nov1-7, 2008

October 30th, 2008

Stage: Nov1-7, 2008

Set in Victorian London it focuses on the relationship between two working class characters (read more...)

Stuff: Nov1-7, 2008

October 29th, 2008

Stuff: Nov1-7, 2008

It’s the winter tourism fair so head down and start planning your vacation (read more...)

Tent Out

October 30th, 2008

Tent Out

If you are tired of staying in the same old soulless rooms complete with the same old modern facilities, (read more...)

 

The Numbers

October 30th, 2008

Death by the Numbers

Number of years until Bangkok is completely submerged in water, according to Smith Dharmasaroja (read more...)

Threatdown: Oct31

October 30th, 2008

This week you will mainly die from...

Eating too quickly (read more...)

Cafe on 2

In many ways Café on 2, a.k.a. CO2, is a victim of its location. Despite its best efforts you just can’t escape the feeling that you’re dining in a hotel lobby; the soundless TVs in the neighboring lounge area and the giant fire escape doors certainly don’t help. That’s not to say they haven’t tried. (read more...)

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Place: Cafe on 2

Lo-Shu

Lo-shu serves up cuisine they describe as “healthy” in a 70s Vegas lounge décor. Yet another interpretation of the “four elements,” the result is too many textures, uncomfortable acrylic chairs, bubbly glass-filled columns, and tacky aquariums—not pretty, but it is fun. As for “healthy,” this certainly applies to the fresh and light starters. (read more...)

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Place: Lo-Shu

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