The buzz: High demand for Italian cuisine on the Thonburi side of the river led the Bangkok Marriott Resort and Spa to sacrifice their beloved Chinese restaurant (The Rice Mill) to make room for this new arrival. (read more...)
KOH SICHANG - Loo with a View - Ever wondered how that super fresh snapper landed on your plate? Find out for yourself with a weekend break to the fisherman’s village of Koh Sichang. (read more...)
It’s nowhere near a fair comparison, but given the timing it’s certainly understandable that some of our compatriots are feeling insecure. There, on the other side of the planet, super-sized pride and passion are on display, as the Americans get set to select the Leader of the Free World. (read more...)
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In Bangkok, a baby is killed by two rottweilers. Jintana Plu, 34, returns home with Romklao “Dina” Plu, her 20-month-old baby. She places her on the doorstep as she opens the door. The family’s two guard dogs charge the (read more...)
Dear Mr. KIA, I am a 30- year-old newlywed guy and I plan to move into a new, luxurious, though very small, apartment that my hiso wife owns. But here’s the worst part: she’s not letting me bring any of my bachelor gear with me. (read more...)
Pratibha Parmar’s East-meets-West release is a perfect example of “too many spices spoil the curry.” With a worthy plot backed with decent acting, the film could have been so much better. Too bad they went haywire and tried to focus on one too many distractions. (read more...)
Apaporn Nakornsawan, best known for her catchy, salacious and in-your-face luuk thung tunes, the popular singer believes good karma and strong work ethics are the keys to her success, even if they haven’t found her a husband just yet! (read more...)
Almost famous Musically, Crescendo means to gradually get louder and this quintet certainly lives up to their moniker. Bassist Nor, drummer Ake, guitarist Champ and percussionist Jung started afresh with their third singer, Nat, to release their latest album, Four Days, and it’s already spawning chart-climbing hits. (read more...)
For nearly four centuries, the Trimbach family has been making wines in the French region of Alsace, and their aromatic whites are among the world’s best. Here co-owner Hubert talks about his favorite grape: riesling.
As one of today’s up-andcoming teen stars, Thanachat “Arty” Toolyachat recently landed the role of the innocent Boon Choke in the movie Boon Choo 9. The freshfaced talent tells us about his big break in the film business. (read more...)
Whether it’s the kitschy Hello Kitty, the cheesy J-Pop or the soupy delights of ramen it seems we can’t get enough of the land of the Rising Sun (read more...)