Here's how you can get involved in the mourning ceremonies this week
Public events to honor His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej through music, film and art.
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Bangkok's nightlife slowly returning behind closed doors
Clubs double back on 30-day mourning pledge.
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Bangkok’s evictions cop is named governor
The appointment of Pol Gen Aswin Kwanmuang, the city’s security chief, raises fears more communities may face the axe.
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Guide to paying your respects during the mourning period
Currently, the public is able to pay their respects to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej at the Grand Palace’s Sala Sahathai Samakhom pavilion every day between 8.30am and 4pm. From Oct 28...
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In remembrance of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej (1927-2016)
On October 13, 2016, Thailand’s revered monarch, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, passed away at Siriraj Hospital at the age of 88. The depth of sorrow felt by Thai people and their friends...
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What we know so far about events in Bangkok
Following His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s passing on Oct 13, authorities have called for 30 days without entertainment. Here's everything that's canceled, postponed and...
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Guns N' Roses are coming to Bangkok in early 2017
Welcome to the jungle! The classic-era Gunners lineup of Axl Rose, Slash and Duff McKagan will visit Thailand next year.
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Why time is running out on the fight for the Chao Phraya's future
CPA handed its environmental impact study to the BMA on Sep 26 and construction is set to begin as soon as January. Time is ticking on the chance to put a stop to the controversial Chao Phraya River...
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Apichatpong: 'The military is like a black hole—we have no idea what's inside'
Celebrated Chiang Mai-based artist and filmmaker Apichatpong Weerasethakul, 46, is currently in Bangkok to host a side project at library-slash-art-space The Reading Room called “Soldiers/...
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3 easy ways to take part in Bangkok’s sustainability movement
Powerful business owners and entrepreneurs aren’t the only people who can make a difference.
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As Thailand's marine national parks reopen, officials face struggle to balance conservation and tourism
Back in May, the Department of National Parks announced it would close 14 dive sites indefinitely to recover from the affects of tourism. The announcement conveniently fell at the time of year when...
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BK Weekend: What's on in Bangkok this Oct 6-9
Lush music festival takes over five floors of a hotel, a ton of art openings and all the best gigs and parties.
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Meet the people behind Bangkok's coolest independent record labels
The city's indie music labels and why they matter.
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Another Smashing Success
Enjoying another fantastic turnout, this year’s MICE Sustainability Forum 2017 offered world-class insights into the future of event sustainability.
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BK Weekend: What's on in Bangkok this Sep 29-Oct 2
Queen comes to town, Artbox returns at a new location, a cool short film fest in Sathorn and more ways to spend your weekend.
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More artists announced for this year's Wonderfruit festival
English performers Shura and Lianne La Havas are among the latest names to join the massive festival of music, art and food.
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23 events you don't want to miss in Bangkok this October
The Color Run returns, Morrissey comes to town, Bangkok Theatre Festival and all the month's most exciting markets, art openings and concerts.
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Koh Lipe's anti-trash crusader brings his mission to Bangkok
Sakdadech Susaweang, 42, is one of the founders of Trash Heroes, a three-year-old volunteer group from Koh Lipe which has made headlines for cleaning up trash from the island and nearby national...
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Cheesy new Thai tourism video stokes ire of cultural conservatives
It tarnishes the reputation of the Ramakien high court theater play, apparently.
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13 emerging Thai artists you should know
Bangkok’s collectors, gallerists and curators recommend the names to watch in the upcoming generation of Thai artists.
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Take a sneak peek at Bangkok's brand new indie cinema
Spoiler alert! Bangkok Screening Room opens this week and it's as cool as you'd expect.
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The video for Bar B Q Plaza's new black pan is weirdly seductive
Surprisingly sexy but worth the wait?
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Khan Thaitanium on entering the monkhood and his new crowdfunding startups
Earlier this year, one of Thailand’s best-known rappers, Thaitanium’s Khan-ngern Nuenual, 40, traded his fast-paced, rebel life for the monkhood. He has also been busy launching his...
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KMITL scraps plans to build alleged copy of Norman Foster’s Crystal Island
A spokesperson today announced they’d done nothing wrong, but wished to appease the public.
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