Orange sales get a boost from Blackpink’s Lisa 
The color orange may have taken a hit thanks to the senate, but the fruit is doing just fine. 
Bangkok’s Big Bad Wolf book sale comes downtown next week
Good news, book lovers: This time it’s at Ratchaprasong. 
Pro-democracy hopes dashed as Pita’s ambitions fail at first parliament vote
MFP fails to make it through the moribund conservatives’ shameless democracy meat grinder.
No place like home: The big guide to Bangkok staycations
From hi-so hangs to nature retreats—where to eat, party, and chill.
Image: Book in "School Town King" (2019)
Prominent Khlong Toey rapper Eleven Finger sentenced to a year in prison
The “School Town King” star Eleven Finger was allegedly involved in the throwing of “ping-pong bombs” at the prime minister’s residence in 2020.
Photo: Highland’s third edition took place in 2017 atop Bangkok’s Fortune Tower. / Todd Ruiz
The 8th 420 Festival kicks off in July at JJ Mall in Chatuchak
Amidst a hazy outlook for the future of weed, Highland sallies forth. 
Photo: Hope the Flowers / Kanathorn Tabvilai
Bangkok’s instrumentalist group Hope the Flowers want to make change through sound
From “Warchestra” to “Sunlight”.
Photo: Designer Dohee Naomi Kwon, Pitchayapak Wongsasuk, and Will Le Masurier / Day Drinkers
Honey, I’m home: Chiang Dao couple add charm to the honey wine trend
Day Drinkers bring their mead to Bangkok. 
Photo: Coldplay promotional image for "Music of the Spheres" tour / Coldplay.com
Coldplay will hit Bangkok in February next year
Will this concert “Fix You”?
Rap Against Dictatorship on elections, change, and hope through hip-hop
Hockhacker and Protozua talk about making a difference with music.
As Netflix Thailand ends account sharing, Disney+ hikes Thailand rates for more screens
Mickey Mouse wants you to pay 186% more for new features. 
Community and shopping space opens on Sukhumvit Soi 21 this weekend
Sor’s Sliders, Nuas Nuas, tattoos, crafts, workshops, clothes, and more at Neighbourhood.
Netflix Thailand put an end to house-hopping accounts today
At least your ex(es) can’t sneak onto your account any more.
Teenage wildlife photographer puts wild Thailand in focus
The 17-year-old’s “Beauty of Baleen” shows Thai wildlife under a new lens.
This hardcore punk band is spreading Thai soft power with an anti-government message
Speech Odd goes international with a powerviolence sound and ‘chainsaw’ vocals.
Here is what you should prepare for if you’re voting this Sunday
One election day down (May 7), one more to go this Sunday (May 14).
Thailand pro wrestlers put on an Phra Khanong rooftop rumble for new fans (photos)
A hi-so heel, a motosai hero, a hellish demon—the violent panto of pro wrestling comes to Sukhumvit. 
We asked, you answered: These are the parties BK readers are voting for this election
Don’t forget to go out and vote this Sunday and next. Also, stock up your booze for the two dry Saturdays.
Eastin Grand Hotel is opening in Phayathai May 19, complete with a lifestyle community mall
Another new hotel for your next staycation.