Rudolf Beger Artist

Rudolf Beger – Celebrating Artistic Unity

Rudolf Beger is a present-day “Polymath” born in Hamburg (Germany), a kind of “Renaissance man“. Polymathy is defined as “knowledge of various matters, drawn from all kinds of studies ranging freely through many fields of different disciplines”. Rudolf’s expertise and interest span a significant number of different subject areas from politics and communication, lobbyism, international […]

Man yelling at an airplane

United Airlines and Business-class.com Fail a Disabled Customer

In October 2023 an elderly, disabled Englishman living in Thailand booked a business class ticket with business-class.com from Bangkok to Orlando. The customer booked a business class ticket with wheelchair assistance for all stages of the, two stopover flight, for the 24-hour each way trip, safe in the knowledge that if his health deteriorated any further he […]

Prince Theatre Bang Rak

by Andrew J Wood: Secret Bangkok – Chic Bang Rak and the Historic Prince Theatre

BANGKOK: When I first arrived in Bangkok in 1991 I worked in the Bang Rak area at the Shangri-La Hotel. So let me share a secret – around Charoen Krung Road (which literally means New Road) is a favourite venue of mine and Bang Rak is served by the BTS skytrain which is just a […]

Two people at Jim Thompson ceramic painting workshop

Jim Thompson Celebrates the New Year with Exclusive Ceramic Plate Painting Event at Surawong Store

Bangkok, January 19, 2024 — Jim Thompson, Thailand’s celebrated global lifestyle brand, marked the beginning of the New Year with a unique “Ceramic Plate Painting” workshop at its Surawong flagship location. This exclusive event welcomed esteemed customers and members to express their creativity by designing and crafting one-of-a-kind ceramic plates, transforming them into stylish home […]

A collage of Bhutan travel pictures

By Andrew J Wood: Bhutan Travel Secrets: Zhiwa Ling Hotels, Where Culture Meets Comfort, Two Perfect Gateways

PARO, Bhutan: Nestled in the enchanting landscapes of Bhutan, Zhiwa Ling Heritage Hotel stands as an epitome of luxury and cultural immersion. Voted by Condé Nast as one of the top 12 hotels in Asia, the hotel is just a brief 10-minute drive from Paro International Airport, this world-class 5-star hotel boasts intricate Bhutanese architecture […]

Joint Asean Societies Reception

Guest Speaker at the Anglo-Thai Society in London in 2023

As a long-term expat in Thailand, I had no idea that I could continue and even develop my links with Thailand from overseas until I was invited to be a guest speaker at the Anglo-Thai Society in London in 2023. We promptly joined the society and recently took the opportunity to attend two December events […]

Bangkok National Museum with Khun Mook: A Toast Invite

How would it be to live in a society without historical memory? Well, in Thailand, we never can face that disadvantage because proudly and wisely Thailand is a place where its history and memory are sacredly preserved. The Bangkok National Museum is the first Museum in Thailand, founded in 1859, and the tour guided by […]

Gasworks has selected Thai Artist “Tanat Teeradakorn” for a residency

Bangkok, 20 December 2023 – Following an open call to artists in Thailand, which has provided an exciting snapshot of emerging talents in the country, Gasworks, in partnership with The Institutum, has selected Tanat Teeradakorn (b. 1991, Bangkok, Thailand) for a residency, which will take place from April to June 2024. Tanat Teeradakorn is a multi-disciplinary […]

Prayer flags in Bhutan

By Andrew J Wood: Enchanting Bhutan: A Traveller’s Guide – Believe in Happiness

BANGKOK: In the heart of the Himalayas lies a Kingdom shrouded in mystique and history, with brightly painted temples that echo with the monk’s prayers and chimes, the air heavy with incense. They go about their daily rituals, dedicated, serious yet resplendent in their dark red monk’s robes. This is Bhutan. With clean air, mountains […]

People cheering at Jim Thompson Heritage Quarter Grand Opening

Jim Thompson Heritage Quarter Grand Opening:

Bangkok, 24 November 2023 – Bangkok witnessed a momentous event in its cultural landscape with the grand opening of the Jim Thompson Heritage Quarter. This landmark occasion marks a significant step for the Jim Thompson brand in its journey to become the first iconic global lifestyle brand from Asia. The event was not just a […]