Japanese drum n’ bass DJ and producer Makoto Shimizu, aka DJ Makoto, chats with BK before making his way back to Bangkok, as a guest of the monthly drum n’ bass session Phatfunk at Glow (...
Thailand’s most famous ukulele player, Numchoke Tanud-rum, better known as Singto, 29, rose to prominence thanks to his laidback surf sounds. Having just returned from the Ukulele Picnic in...
If you find yourself at a loose end in the hi-so hood of Thonglor you might want to wander down to the corner of Soi 8 where you can spot motorcycle drivers Washirasak “Guide” Intaraksa...
As head of the Royal Irrigation Department of Thailand, Pramote Maiklad, 73, was revered for his close work with HM the King. Now the former senator is working as an advisor and lending his backing...
Despite being branded “insane” by his family, Chonchalit Deemee, 25, never gave up his dream of running a business. Now he’s expanding his Novel Car Wash Delivery service (a roaming...
As the city goes to the polls (Mar 3, 2013) for the gubernatorial election, BK takes a look at some of the hot policy issues and asks experts and activists whether the next big boss of the Bangkok...
Californian garage-rockers Thee Oh Sees are bringing their explosive live show to Cosmic Café on Feb 28, presented by Popscene. Led by mercurial Bay Area musician John Dwyer, the band are renowned...
Ahead of her debut Bangkok concert on Feb 28, Japanese-American singer-songwriter Rachael Yamagata opens up to BK about the inspiration behind her heart-wrenching ballads and her plans for the future...
Thanks to the continued success of Bo.lan, the Thai restaurant she runs with her husband, Duangporn “Bo” Songvisava, 32, has just been named Asia’s Best Female Chef by Veuve...
Manu Songsri, 42, has been working as an ice sculptor for more than 20 years, winning many awards along the way. Earlier this year, he finished third in the snow sculpting category at the 18th Harbin...
BK chatted to Taiwanese-born Canadian avant-pop musician Alex Zhang Hungtai, better known as Dirty Beaches, before he rides into town this week to play gallery-cum-live venue SOL Space (Feb 24).
Budding rapper Naravoot Aumnuy, 37, who works as a proofreader, is now an internet sensation after a graphic design coworker shot videos of him freestyling in the office and uploaded them to YouTube...