The 2015 winner of the South East Asian Writers (SEA Write) Award, Veeraporn Nitiprapha, 53, used to work in advertising and magazine editing before releasing her debut novel this year, Saiduan Ta Bod Nai Khaowongkot (A Blind Earthworm in a Labyrinth). Reflecting political turmoil and romantic feuds through five main characters and their relationships, the novel was praised for both its critique of Thai family structure and its evocative descriptions of food. Here, she talks to BK about life before and after becoming a successful novelist.

Pornpan “Joyce” Rattamamethanon, 34, was a member of the iconic ‘90s pop duo Triumph Kingdom before she was sent to jail in 2004 when police found 300 yabba tablets in her then-boyfriend’s house. Now out of prison for two years, she’s returning to the stage this Oct 30 for Z-MYX Live Vol. 1 with Triumph Kingdom and Yokee Playboy. Here, she talks to BK about how the eight years she spent in prison have been good for her. 

Kath Khangpiboon, a 28-year-old transgender academic, filed a lawsuit against Thammasat University on Monday for unlawful termination of her employment. Here, she explains why.

Uber X claims it's the cheapest ride in town. We put it to the test. So here’s how it stacks up against Bangkok’s other taxi apps and regular street cabs based on a 10km journey with 20 minutes stuck in traffic.

You're in the market for a big, seven-seater SUV, but which should you choose? We've done some homework. 

Because life after rub-nong and santakarn can only get better.

Hide away in the hills at this newly opened all-pool villa resort.

Hide away in the hills at this newly opened all-pool villa resort.

A baby-sized grand opening. 

Two weeks after the bomb blast at Ratchaprasong intersection that left 20 people dead, we speak to the flower vendors who still work in the area six days a week.