Dear Mr. KIA: What I like about the holidays and the year-end are the numerous sales and price slash-offs happening ‘round town. I’m not talking about the usual run-of-the mill conservative discounts they give in almost all the malls in the city. I’m talking about the real deal, like factory outlets and signature brand sales happening in hotels. Would you know when and where we can find those this month? (read more...)

To get to an even more remote island you don’t have to go far. Just eight kilometers from the east coast of Bintan is Nikoi Island, an island so small and unspoiled it feels like it’s lost somewhere in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. (read more...)

CHIANG MAI

Royal Paths

A two-day/one-night trip to Doen Tam Roy Tao Pho with accommodation and full board meals allows you to “Follow HM the King’s Footsteps” by exploring the places in Doi Angkhang visited by His Majesty. (read more...)

Another letter from Nong Daeng, 8.

Drinks that flow

Make sure that you have something to drink at all times; it’s even better if you have an easy “house” cocktail. Once you have more than 12 guests, it’s better to have extra hands on deck, either your friends or someone you’ve hired to be at the bar. That way, you can have time to mingle and be more relaxed. (read more...)

Venue

The easiest and cheapest place to throw a party is your home, but if you cannot throw a bash on your turf, you have to look around for one that suits your theme and will be convenient for both you and your guests. (read more...)

A handful of ideas for throwing a party in the full swing of the party season.

Before getting ready to throw a party, there are some things you should prepare for. Yes, this will take more than one phone call if you really want to have a decent party. After all, it shouldn’t be just a normal night out with pals. There are just three core elements that matter: good people, good food and good attitude. The other stuff is just a small part of the big picture. But it sure doesn’t hurt to make everything perfect, does it? (read more...)

The Indonesian island has far more than just resorts and golf courses.

For many visitors to Bintan, the island is a Disneyland-type colony of resorts with swimming pools, buffets, entertainment and hordes of weekend trippers. But the reality is, most of Bintan is really quite rural. So it’s worth stepping outside the resort colony to visit the “real” Indonesia. (read more...)

Bamboo Bar

One of the first serious jazz bars in Bangkok, graced by super jazz divas who croon standards ranging from contemporary to your granny’s era. (read more...)

Season to Be Roly-Poly

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Dress to kill.

Wear something glamorous but tasteful. (read more...)

Do RSVP. Which stands for (at least in French): “I busted my ass sending you an invite, so could you at least call/email to say if you’re coming or not.” (read more...)

Be comfortable.

No one wants to stay at a party where the host isn’t having a good time. (read more...)

You won’t have this problem if you throw a party in a bar and restaurant, because when it closes, the party has ended. But when it comes to a house party, making the guest leave is a high art. Here are some ideas of what to do when it comes time to end the fanfare. (read more...)

28 WED

In Sakaeo, a 44-year-old man turns black after being hospitalized for a month. (read more...)

Print out this checklist and follow it religiously if you don't want a pooped party. (read more...)

Here is a list of various services that will help you spice up that party plan. (read more...)

The Santa of the Dance Floor is coming to town! (read more...)

Pradit Prasartthong A Silpathorn Award winner for his contributions to the performing arts, Pradit, 47, is an actor, secretary of the Makhampom Foundation and president of the Bangkok Theater Network. (read more...)

Started as a three-member band on a big-name label, Saturday Seiko is back as a foursome signed with the much smaller Here Records. Koy (vocal), Tust (bass), Tor (guitar), and Tookkae (guitar) discuss their latest Super Sunday album. (read more...)

Khon Kaen native Tanupon was third runner-up at the 8th Panasonic Contemporary Art Competition. Apart from painting, he also teaches at Mahasarakam University.

First job: Teacher. (read more...)

There was a time when technology meant gigantic and complicated. There was also a time when voluptuous women were considered beautiful by master artists of the old days. In this day and age, the smaller and slimmer, the better (for both women and technology). We salute these tiny tech gadgets that give us more space to put other tiny things in our pockets. (read more...)

BK sips its way through seven of the city’s wine bars.

When the season turns festive, thoughts turn to having a tipple or two with friends. Luckily, Bangkok has more and more wine bars that entertain the oenophile in all of us. (read more...)