Bangkok Magazine Syndication http://www.bangkokrecorder.com Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:16:47 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.bangkokrecorder.comhttp://www.bangkokrecorder.com/rss/bangkokrecorder_logo.png 13.729968100.541319Subscribe with Live.com http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bangkokmagazine/~3/334099886/index.php There was a time when nomads traversed the plains and deserts, carrying with them only the few resources necessary to survive. When their resources dwindled, a return to a home was not necessary; rather, nomads simply found oases to replenish, rejuvenating before setting off again into the wilderness. Sun, 13 Jul 2008 13:58:25 +0100 http://www.bangkokrecorder.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1589&Itemid=10164 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bangkokmagazine/~3/276232580/index.php Adam Ficek, drummer of Babyshambles, is not your typical rock star. No visible tattoos, no sunglasses at night. Hell, as we were chatting he ordered a “still water” instead of whisky straight. But what is most “un-rock star” is his demeanor – which is pleasant, open, and above... Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:16:07 +0100 http://www.bangkokrecorder.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1556&Itemid=10164 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bangkokmagazine/~3/251378401/index.php Agrikulture’s homegrown musical vision has captivated concert halls and dance floors around Indonesia. With microphone checks in the background, Bangkok Recorder sidelined two of the group’s founding members before they kicked off Jakarta’s second Playground Music Festival. Fri, 14 Mar 2008 18:49:52 +0100 http://www.bangkokrecorder.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1504&Itemid=10164 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bangkokmagazine/~3/219919454/index.php When the news went round, that Club Culture together with Bacardi are going to have an outdoor music festival in Bangkok, I'm pretty sure nobody expected it to be THAT good... I'm waiting for the official number how many people came (should be 4.000+) but there were only happy faces. Sun, 20 Jan 2008 23:28:17 +0100 http://www.bangkokrecorder.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1423&Itemid=10164 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bangkokmagazine/~3/198653443/index.php Bangkokrecorder sat down with Vincent Moreau, better known as DJ Saint Vincent, who will have a welcome appearance at club 808 on Wednesday this week. Having been part of Bangkok’s music scene for many years already we talked to him about Bangkok's past and current music scene, how things in... Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:53:21 +0100 http://www.bangkokrecorder.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1383&Itemid=10164 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bangkokmagazine/~3/197476425/index.php Both, the anticipation and the line-up were huge for this years ZoukOut 2007 music festival. For the sixth time the popular Zouk Club had their yearly open-air event and the DJ list contained the mighty Carl Cox, DJ Mag No. 1 Armin van Buuren, live specialists Booka Shade, Gilles Peterson... Sun, 09 Dec 2007 15:01:02 +0100 http://www.bangkokrecorder.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1382&Itemid=10164 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bangkokmagazine/~3/196162141/index.php Club Astra was an institution in its short reign on the Bangkok clubbing scene, yet that didn’t grant them longevity. However Club 808, the new club at the old Astra site, is gearing up to establish its own dynasty and on Tuesday, December 04, 2007, they made their first step... Thu, 06 Dec 2007 18:54:39 +0100 http://www.bangkokrecorder.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1380&Itemid=10164 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bangkokmagazine/~3/190739763/index.php It has been a tough year on the clubbing scene in Bangkok, but Q Bar seems to be marching to a different drum. They deserve high praise for bringing the legendary DJ Premier for a second spin in Bangkok. It was absolutely wicked, and I still have a sore throat... Mon, 26 Nov 2007 10:10:36 +0100 http://www.bangkokrecorder.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1357&Itemid=10164 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bangkokmagazine/~3/183685611/index.php Recharge Revelation is an annually held music festival in Malaysia that’s five years old and last year saw an attendance of over 15,000 heads. This year it was rebranded Recharge Revelation 5 Global Gathering and was held at the A’Famosa Resort Melaka in Malaysia. Now in its fifth year... Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.bangkokrecorder.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1335&Itemid=10164 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bangkokmagazine/~3/146777802/index.php Remember that Bangkok Fashion City Project (BFCP)? I hear you reply, what Bangkok Fashion City Project? ...Oh yeah, that time when there were zillions of boring fashion shows every week. Well, after being scrapped late last year and costing much more than 1.8 billion baht, what... Wed, 22 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.bangkokrecorder.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1160&Itemid=10164 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bangkokmagazine/~3/137780184/index.php Is this my reality? Is this a fantasy? The words linger in my ears as my eyes overflow with decadence. Upon arrival at the boutique tucked in the middle of bustling Sukhumvit Soi 24 one is struck by the jet black exterior and window displays of mannequins... Fri, 27 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.bangkokrecorder.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1116&Itemid=10164 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bangkokmagazine/~3/127924476/index.php The word spa: literally means solus per aqua or health by water. It is taken from the town of Spa in Belgium, which was one of the first places to recognize the healing properties of mineral rich water. Many early health care systems also viewed water as... Tue, 26 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.bangkokrecorder.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1067&Itemid=10164 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bangkokmagazine/~3/124721149/index.php In a billion baht industry, health clubs in Thailand are constantly facing off to attract new members. Most affluent gym-goers in Bangkok can be divided into members of either UK-based Fitness First and California Wow from the US. Before we ask fitness freaks their thoughts on which gym outdoes the... Wed, 13 Jun 2007 18:41:36 +0100 http://www.bangkokrecorder.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1043&Itemid=10164 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bangkokmagazine/~3/124474443/index.php Even though ISSUE's founder and designer, Roj Singhakul, is madly working away on his latest collection, he allowed me a moment to find out more about the man behind the brand. The first thing I notice about Roj, is that his personal passion for traveling, discovering new cultures and spirituality... Mon, 11 Jun 2007 18:23:31 +0100 http://www.bangkokrecorder.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1036&Itemid=10164 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bangkokmagazine/~3/123415901/index.php Let's face it, in terms of contemporary art and culture, Bangkok is not exactly on a par with, say, Paris or Rome. Sure, Krung Thep has its fair share of graffiti artists and indie bands, but in 2007, that's about as contemporary as a calculator wristwatch. Wed, 06 Jun 2007 15:50:48 +0100 http://www.bangkokrecorder.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1027&Itemid=10164 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bangkokmagazine/~3/122556176/index.php At the beginning of the Twentieth century the T-shirt became an all American favorite. And now at the beginning of the Twenty First century it's a worldwide hit. FAT Radio 104.3 held it's third annual T-Shirt Festival at JJ Mall on Sunday June 3, 2007 in celebration of this... Tue, 05 Jun 2007 16:57:57 +0100 http://www.bangkokrecorder.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1024&Itemid=10164 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bangkokmagazine/~3/121298371/index.php On a steamy afternoon in Bangkok, I step into the comfort for Kunitar Dressing Room... the Altelier of fashion designer Sarunda Nimpitakpong. In my opinion in attitude the Besty Johnson of Thailand full of zeal and wit. One is immediately enticed by the atmosphere of the boutique,... Mon, 28 May 2007 15:48:39 +0100 http://www.bangkokrecorder.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1004&Itemid=10164 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bangkokmagazine/~3/111556960/index.php Cock fighting at JJ market, a spot of buffalo fighting on Samui, or an all-night dominoes session with the old ladies around Victory Monument – gambling in Thailand certainly has its own cultural identity. With gambling being illegal in Land of Smiles, you won’t find any casinos around here. Mon, 23 Apr 2007 01:49:23 +0100 http://www.bangkokrecorder.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=941&Itemid=10164 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bangkokmagazine/~3/93552027/index.php Bird flu, domestic terrorism, hazy guidelines on alcohol sponsorship, and a military coup have ultimately failed to suppress the Bangkok International Art Festival. In the most challenging year in living memory to attempt such an unprecedented feat, the beleaguered capital is about to welcome a roster of major contemporary... Wed, 21 Feb 2007 06:29:21 +0100 http://www.bangkokrecorder.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=790&Itemid=10164 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bangkokmagazine/~3/86603909/index.php Firstly, let us congratulate you on successfully downloading this page. As you may have heard, a 7.1-magnitude earthquake south of Taiwan has severed undersea fibre-optic communication cables in several places, disrupting international communications on an unprecedented scale. Sat, 20 Jan 2007 19:37:24 +0100 http://www.bangkokrecorder.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=713&Itemid=10164