Bangkok Flashmob

by The Bangkokian Dude on May 19, 2012

If you’ve been at Siam Square on May 11, 2012, you might have been lucky to witness this life: the Bangkok flashmob “One Direction”. If not, here’s a video :-)

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Opera in Bangkok 18, 19 & 20 May 2012: Dido & Aeneas by Henry Purcell

by The Bangkokian Dude on May 18, 2012

If you enjoy a Baroque-opera, take note:

Today, tomorrow and on Sunday (18, 19 & 20 May 2012) Dido & Aeneas, an opera by Henry Purcell, will be performed in Bangkok in the small hall of the Thailand Cultural Center.

It’s another project by NUNi founder Pattarasuda Anuman Rajadhon.

Tickets cost 600, 800 and 1,000 baht (200 baht for students) and can be bought at Thai ticket major (or you can call 02-255-6617/8, 02-254-4954)

Click here for more infos.

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New York Times on “Bangkok Rising”

May 16, 2012

Bangkok Rising is the headline of a lovely profile of this city – recently one of their writers made it to our favorite place in the world and had her own Bangkok sightseeing experience, which made her fall in love with our city. If you haven’t been here yet and are looking for some general ideas [...]

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EU Eco Film Festival in Bangkok

May 11, 2012

The EU Eco Film Festival 2012 will take place in Bangkok, starting May 24 2012. It’s a spin-off of the annual EU Film Festival and takes place at SF Cinema on the 6th floor of the Terminal 21 shopping center. In total there are 10 movies that focus on changing the world. They Will Come [...]

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Terminal 21 – Fun Shopping Mall in Bangkok

May 11, 2012

Terminal 21 is one of Bangkok’s newest major shopping malls, opened in October 2011. It’s a very unique shopping mall, different in many ways from other large Bangkok shopping centers, and we do like the concept. Why is it named Terminal 21? Because of it’s innovative concept: being an airport terminal that leads to different [...]

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Amor Bangkok – Great Cakes for Fair Prices

May 8, 2012

As a team of seasoned Bangkok sightseeing tour guides, we do know that after some time in the Big Mango, indulding in all kinds of exotic new tastes, many people do enjoy a familiar treat. Like cake! If you are looking for yummy cakes, Amor Bangkok is a good choice. While it’s not difficult to [...]

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Bangkok Timelapse Video (2012)

April 12, 2012

Here is another Bangkok timelapse video, this one from 2012 by Fototrav. Locations include Chao Phraya River, Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Siam BTS, Terminal 21, Erawan Temple, Ekkamai, Soi Cowboy, Chit Lom BTS, MBK mall, Siam Paragon, Central World, Victory Monument and Soi 11

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Good, Fast & Cheap Thai Food Near BTS Phra Khanong

April 9, 2012

If you’re ever near the BTS station Phra Khanong and want to bite a quick bite of good food for little money, this simple food shop is a good choice. Very clean food that’s already made, so no need to wait. They have a good selection of food (including some vegetarian choices) and you’ll never [...]

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Bangkok’s Penis Shrine

February 11, 2012

Now this is not the usual kind of religious shrine that we’re used to. In fact many of us would probably consider it a bit “naughty”: the penis shrine. While it’s causing many people to pull out that BangCOCK joke, it’s no laughing matter actually. The shrine is dedicated to the spirit of Chao Mae [...]

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VietCuisine in Siam Paragon

February 10, 2012

VietCuisine is a Vietnamese restaurant chain in Bangkok. We tried the lemongrass salmon which they advertised with a big poster – after all if you advertise something with a fancy large poster, you’re probably really good at making it. Or at least you should be. Unfortunately this wasn’t the case. Even our designated salmon enthusiast [...]

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