October 13, 2008 | Bangkok

#235: YOU WIN! - BK’S 7TH ANNIVERSARY —WHO GOT THE GOODS?

And the Winner Is…

May 8th, 2008
And the Winner Is…

No, seriously. All we did was beg and plead all over town to give YOU gifts on OUR birthday but, actually, we don’t deserve any credit. We have to thank all those generous sponsors that gave in to our threats and whimpers and kindly accepted to bestow amazing presents upon you, our kind readers. (read more...)

Bars You Pick Your Own Tunes

May 9th, 2008

Astro Bar

200 Sukhumvit Soi 16, Asok, 02-663-2115. Open daily 6pm-1am. (read more...)

Best Dives

May 8th, 2008
Best Dives

Lonely Planet Thailand recommends top dive spots where beautiful reefs and an unspoilt underwater world await.

Hin Luk Bat and Hin Lap, rocky, coral-encruseted seamounts with depths of around 18 to 20 meters, are havens for schooling fish. (read more...)

Duel of the Delivery Dudes

May 9th, 2008

Food-at-your-doorstep services compared. By Alisara Chirapongse and Mim Koletschka (read more...)

Home Theater Heaven

May 9th, 2008
Home Theater Heaven

A three-part series on how to create the ultimate home theater on a budget. Week 1: the TV. By Pavan Shamdasani (read more...)

Not Yet Phuket

May 8th, 2008
Not Yet Phuket

Koh Chang retains its charms, if you know where to look. Text and photos by Duangtawan Nilayon (read more...)

Q&A: Benni Chawes

May 8th, 2008
Q&A: Benni Chawes

Known for using his vocal cords to produce music that mimics musical instruments, Danish artist Benni Chawes can sing a wailing guitar solo, bass and drum grooves and other percussions. Catch him at the Color Your Life, European Jazz series. (read more...)

Q&A: Bongkot Kongmalai

May 8th, 2008
Q&A: Bongkot Kongmalai

Bongkot Kongmalai Apparently, she’s got more than just a pretty face and a sexy body. Tak, now 23, is starring in Tewada Ta Ja Teng and plans to dab her fingers in more than just acting. (read more...)

Q&A: James Johnson-Perkins

May 8th, 2008
Q&A: James Johnson-Perkins

The bright colored drawings, videos and sculptures in UK’s James John-son-Perkins’ current exhibit, How Does it Feel, explore childhood memories. See +art page 26. (read more...)

Q&A: Lipta

May 8th, 2008
Q&A: Lipta

Tan and Katto of pop rhythm duo Lipta, are going to Hua Hin on May 17 to charm their way through the Honda Summer Fest @ Hua Hin (see Escape Routes page 18) with songs from their latest album Can You See Me? (read more...)

Q&A: Ninth Side

March 1st, 2007

Challenging the stereotype of a blind band—street-side, open hat, quaint music, pitiful—is Ionion, whose members are sight-impaired. Hack, E, Jack, and Den are now releasing an album, Ninth Side, through Here Records; their pop-rock songs are heard on Thai radio; and the band was invited to appear on the HM Blues album. (read more...)

Q&A: O-Fu-Fu

May 8th, 2008
Q&A: O-Fu-Fu

Ball (not pictured above), Off and Tarn, from the new hip hop crew, O-Fu-Fu, released a debut album titled Crazy on a small label and might have remained below the radar if it wasn’t for their nomination at the Seesan Awards 2008 for Best Hip Hop Album. (read more...)

Tech Review: Sony Alpha A-350

May 9th, 2008
Tech Review: Sony Alpha A-350

Fourteen-point-two megapixels (MP), on this kind of consumer-level camera, is just silly. It slows the camera down and adds nothing to the quality of your pictures. (read more...)

Mango Tree Bistro

May 9th, 2008

Popular with tourists, Mango Tree has opened another branch at CentralWorld. Targeting a younger crowd, the food in this branch is simpler, the price cheaper, the décor swankier and the overall theme more fashionable by adding on the concept of the bistro. Patrons dine on Thai cuisine pleasurable only for the western palate. (read more...)

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The Tube

May 8th, 2008

Opened: April 2008

The buzz: The newest addition to CoCo Walk, The Tube, partly owned and operated by DJ Magic Muffin, stands apart from the rest of its neighbors with its arty touches. (read more...)

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Place: The Tube