July 5, 2009 | Bangkok
Issue #294: Tipping Point

The City

CITY LIVING

  • Do We Have a Drinking Problem?

    This March, Thailand’s alcohol consumption rose to 303 million liters a month, compared to 263 for the same period last year. This rapid rise is, in fact, nothing new.
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  • Sky Strain

    This December, the BTS will celebrate its 10th year of operation. It’s already had its first mini-anniversary party with the opening of the much delayed Wongwian Yai extension. (read more...)

  • Recession Bites

    During the current gloom of skyrocketing fuel prices and salary cuts, we’re all trying to weather the recession either by cutting back on holidays or on our shopping budget. (read more...)

  • Naughty Rooms

    We’re not Japan, but Bangkok has quite a selection of short-time motels, a.k.a love hotels, a.k.a rong raam man root. They see plenty of traffic,  (read more...)

  • Shop After Dark

    It seems you have a choice in this town stick to the air con corridors of expensive malls or brave third degree burns and dehydration hunting for cheap deals on the streets.
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  • Hua Hin’s New Faces

    The contemporary, slightly boxy design is softened by the use of natural materials and muted tones throughout the resort. 
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  • Cross Over to Wongwian Yai

    For most people, Wongwian Yai, located in Thonburi, on the opposite bank of the Chao Phraya, is backwater Bangkok, difficult to get to and possessing nothing worth seeing. Apart from the fact that it is home to King Taksin’s equestrian statue (read more...)

  • Pull that Dream Girl or Guy

    Thanks to these nightlife pros, you don’t have to go home alone tonight. With your crazy work hours, long commute and all those family obligations , the only time you have a chance to get some action is on a night out.(read more...)

  • Football Fever

    The final (May 29) might have most of Thailand mad for the beautiful game, but, here at BK, we’ve got both football junkies and some seriously novice soccer fans.
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