Affairs / Crime
No. 1 lady detective
Forensic scientist Porntip Rojanasunan is loved by the Thai public for her fearless exposing of corruption in high places – and also for her unconventional dress sense.
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Edits / Neighbourhood Business
Ari
Thailand’s artistic set are discovering the delights of this lively, but peaceful, residential neighbourhood, which takes the best of Bangkok life but tones it down a step. It has good transport links, plenty of galleries…
Edits / Food & Drink
My last meal: Chef Kittichai
The son of a greengrocer who sold food on the streets as a child is now one of the world’s top Thai chefs. Ian Kittichai shares his ‘last meal’.
Culture / Radio
Bangkok Community Radio
Bangkok's 'quality of life' radio station provides a lifeline in a city where public services are haphazard at best. The all-talk format of RDCK is a call to action and an attempt to solve problems via the community and its…
Affairs / Government
Monocolumn
Saturday 13 February
The trouble with Thailand
Ordinary Thais may be resigned to the army’s habit of running elected prime ministers out of Bangkok.
Design / Fashion
Cutting a dash
Hectic, hot and chaotic, Bangkok is the steamy backdrop for our fashion story. Stay cool on the run across town and take everything the city can throw at you in your stride. Men’s stylist Takeharu Sato Women’s stylist…
Culture / Radio
Bangkok call-in
From putting expectant mothers in touch with midwives to finding you a snake-catcher, Bangkok’s ‘quality of life’ radio station RDCK provides a lifeline in a city where public services are haphazard at best.
Culture / Music
Fresh beat
J-pop and K-pop, step aside: Thailand’s indie scene is taking to the stage with a new wave of young bands doing their own thing – and doing it well. Monocle signed up for front-row tickets.
Affairs / Politics
Asia briefing
Japanese mobile phone "sommeliers", plus the ghost tower of Bangkok.
Affairs / Diplomacy
Two is company
In the latest in our ambassadors series, Monocle talks to the husband-and-wife team trying out the ultimate diplomatic job share scheme in the Thai capital.
Midori House, episode 155
Live from Bangkok, Tyler Brûlé and Gwen Robinson get the latest from the World Economic Forum and meet the CEO of the Bangkok Post.
The Globalist, episode 49
We do the business in Bangkok, discuss the future of Italian retail and talk heritage vegetables in Australia.
The Briefing, episode 154
How Iran’s referendums affect the eurozone and we cross over to Bangkok for a check in with Monocle’s Daniel Giacopelli.
Affairs / Diplomacy
Diplomacy Briefing
The husband-and-wife double act at the Swiss embassy in Bangkok, plus the latest from the Sudan and US.
Edits / Entertainment
Monocolumn
Saturday 2 February
Weekend agenda 2/3 February
This weekend revisit the work of a photography master in Tokyo, pick up some great clothing in Bangkok, and learn the story of a lost radio talent on DVD.
The Globalist, episode 139
A focus on Sofex special forces fair in Jordan, we do the business in Miami, and check in with our correspondent in Bangkok.
The Menu, episode 35
Jewish food in Tunis, the popularity of fish at Berlin’s most popular cornershop deli, and the Bangkok chef looking to the future of Thai food.
The Globalist, episode 32
On today's Globalist we travel from Turkey and Tokyo, discuss the latest on Egypt's elections, look at business in Bangkok and the cult appeal of MTV en route.
Culture / Small Business
Little shop of wonders
In a world of bland city centres, a shop full of interesting and unusual magazines and music that’s staffed by experts is a joyful discovery. And what’s more, they make your neighbourhood special.
The Review, episode 9
Tyler Brûlé and Gillian Dobias listen to Christmas songs good and bad, and stop by bookshops in Bangkok, Amsterdam and Mexico City.