On Dec 26, Thailand woke up with a nasty hangover. Something terrible had happened at the polling booths, Thai newspapers announced, giving the sad news most of their front page. Jintara Poonlarp, who we believed to be the Maiden of Mor Lam, is actually married. Candidly holding up her ID card to photographers after voting, Mrs. (read more...)

Celebrate the Russian spirit with some Russian spirits. (read more...)

Lights, Interaction, Flash (read more...)

A few things to look forward to in 2008

A Greener World

The United Nations has declared 2008 International Year of Planet Earth. So, turn down the air-con, take the BTS, take a reusable cloth bag to 7-Eleven and stop eating so much meat (livestock is responsible for 18% of greenhouse gas emissions!). www.yearofplanetearth.org. (read more...)

We spoke to Kittithat Weantong from the Thonglor Pet Hospital (205/5-8 Thonglor Soi 9, 02-712-6301, www.pethospital.co.th) for tips on how to keep (yes, keep!) the nasty rodents at home. (read more...)

Handheld Pizza

17 MON

In Ratchaburi, the local Election Commission of Thailand (ECT) organizes a sexy coyote show. To draw a greater crowd to a public debate with parliamentary candidates, the ECT organizers promise a sexy coyote dance show after the speakers. (read more...)

They don’t exist, they’re not even people but they’re famous the world over and 2008 is their year.

Mickey Mouse (1982-present)

Walt Disney
Since he began starring in animated films back in 1928, Mickey has become a ubiquitous icon, a logo even, gracing everything from mugs to Carry Bradshaw’s fancy La Belle Dolce Disney couture tees. It’s reached a point where Mickey, like Coca-Cola signs and McDonald’s golden arch, is more of an emblem of evil American imperialism than a cute cartoon character. (read more...)

Experience the land of the big bear.

After the fall of communism nearly two decades ago, Russia flung open its doors to an outside world eager to explore the land of the bear. Despite rumors about how terrifying Russia can be, Moscow is a city you should visit at least once in your life—especially if you like vodka. (read more...)

Phones are the new computers. (read more...)

Dear Mr. KIA: I recently got a 35mm camera. It’s a second hand so it didn’t come with a manual or anything. I found a third-party manual though, but it only answered the basics about loading the film and “what is this button?” type of questions. (read more...)

Aldo’s

7/F, The Ascott Sathorn Bangkok, 187 South Sathorn Rd., 02-676-6982. Open daily 11am-midnight. (read more...)

British RJ (radio jockey) Hugh Adams rules the airwaves with his new program “Breakfast Waves” on Wave FM 88, soothing Bangkokians with a mix of easy-listening music as they battle the city’s notorious tangle of morning traffic from 5:30-10:00am. (read more...)

Wang Lang flea market, at Siriraj Pier, is packed daily with all sorts of cheap goods. (read more...)

Sant Bhirom Bhakdi The marketing manager for non-alcoholic products of Boonrawd Trading, Singha’s young Turk now ascends to rockstar-hood with his band Krungthep Marathon. (read more...)

SCANDINAVIA

See Snow Now

BK takes your requests for 2008 by Netchanok Klinkesorn, Rajnee Narula and Sabina Ahuja

From cutting down on burgers to getting a new car, seems like Bangkokians don’t really want world peace or inner-beauty for the Year of the Rat. So, we wish you loads of dough and an even sexier you for 2008. Happy New Year! (read more...)