Articles written by Brian Jungwiwattanaporn

A Thai novel in second person, asking how modernity has compromised our ideals.

Dec 17, 2010 - Brian Jungwiwattanaporn

Eight fighters meet for the K-1 World Grand Prix tournament to determine the best heavyweight kickboxer in the world.

Oct 6, 2010 - Brian Jungwiwattanaporn

The Final 16 of the K1 World Grand Prix moved eight of the world's best heavyweight boxers into the finals of the K1 tournament.

Oct 3, 2010 - Brian Jungwiwattanaporn

Luis Concepcion obliterates an overmatched Denkaosan Kaovichit with a first-round knockout.

Oct 2, 2010 - Brian Jungwiwattanaporn

A short novella on the disenchantment of a teenage prostitute, Ami Sakurai's message is buried beneath the shock factor.

Oct 2, 2010 - Brian Jungwiwattanaporn

Chetan Bhagat's novel on love and work in a changing India is quirky, but it's early potential fails to live up to its promise.

Jul 4, 2010 - Brian Jungwiwattanaporn

Mary and Max is a beautiful film on friendship featuring great claymation and voice talents.

Mar 29, 2010 - Brian Jungwiwattanaporn

John Layman and Rob Guillory have teamed up to present an entertaining new comic series in a dystopic future where the Food and Drug Administration reigns supreme.

Mar 7, 2010 - Brian Jungwiwattanaporn

Koji Kumeta's manga series follows the world's most negative teacher and his class of misfit students.

Mar 6, 2010 - Brian Jungwiwattanaporn

Experienced fighters meet on the UFC 110 undercard as the UFC comes to Australia.

Feb 8, 2010 - Brian Jungwiwattanaporn

UFC 110 comes to Australia to decide the next heavyweight championship contender while Wanderlei Silva meets Michael Bisping in an exciting match up.

Feb 8, 2010 - Brian Jungwiwattanaporn

Mixing with Bangkok's jazz musicians and local jazz fans is a great way to experience the city's nightlife.

Feb 5, 2010 - Brian Jungwiwattanaporn

Randy Couture returns to headline UFC 109 while many fighters look to continue their runs at the title.

Jan 27, 2010 - Brian Jungwiwattanaporn

Nick Diaz and Marius Zaromskis fight for the Strikeforce MMA Welterweight Title.

Jan 26, 2010 - Brian Jungwiwattanaporn

The modern Chinese novel often discusses life in a changing China, but it was left to banned Chinese author, Ma Jian, to shine a light on the Tiananmen Square massacre.

Jan 22, 2010 - Brian Jungwiwattanaporn

Young - Ha Kim's short novel is a dark reflection of modern Korea and its disaffected youth.

Dec 22, 2009 - Brian Jungwiwattanaporn

Zhu Wen's collection of short stories is a great introduction to modern Chinese literature.

Dec 20, 2009 - Brian Jungwiwattanaporn

Lightweight champion BJ Penn defends his belt at the main event of UFC 107 in Memphis, Tennessee against Diego Sanchez.

Nov 15, 2009 - Brian Jungwiwattanaporn

Nanning's fresh seafood market will delight food lovers looking for a variety of tastes.

Nov 15, 2009 - Brian Jungwiwattanaporn

Nanning, China offers the chance to experience the great tastes and varieties of Chinese food.

Nov 15, 2009 - Brian Jungwiwattanaporn

Whether fighting, sparring, or improving martial arts technique, footwork is the key to attack and defense.

Nov 14, 2009 - Brian Jungwiwattanaporn

Okara's novella follows the path of a man who seeks truth and knowledge in post- colonial Nigeria.

Nov 7, 2009 - Brian Jungwiwattanaporn

Modern Arnis is an excellent instructional resource for students and instructors of Filipino Martial Arts and self - defense.

Nov 4, 2009 - Brian Jungwiwattanaporn

Girl of the Soil is a new Thai play organized by Thai contemporary theatre groups as part of an exposition of Thai drama at the 2009 Bangkok Theatre Festival.

Nov 3, 2009 - Brian Jungwiwattanaporn

The world's best heavyweight kick boxers meet for the finals of the K - 1 tournament to crown a champion.

Nov 2, 2009 - Brian Jungwiwattanaporn

Tito Ortiz returns to the UFC to headline an event filled with fighters looking to start runs at the title.

Oct 31, 2009 - Brian Jungwiwattanaporn

Five young students with special talents help the dead achieve final peace in this quirky manga series.

Oct 30, 2009 - Brian Jungwiwattanaporn

Discovering unique local Thai flavors is easy and provides new insights into everyday Thai life.

Oct 27, 2009 - Brian Jungwiwattanaporn

MMA legend Randy Couture returns against Brandon Vera in the main event of UFC 105 rounding out a card with several other key matchups.

Oct 25, 2009 - Brian Jungwiwattanaporn

Family friendly parks in Bangkok are celebrated for providing a variety of activities for athletes and quiet grounds for lazing away the day.

Oct 24, 2009 - Brian Jungwiwattanaporn

Visitors will find few tourists as they observe local life and sprawling nature in Bangkok's green lung.

Oct 24, 2009 - Brian Jungwiwattanaporn

A young detective inspired by Sherlock Holmes solves crimes while trying to undercover a greater mystery.

Oct 23, 2009 - Brian Jungwiwattanaporn

Tradition and modernity confront each other as an urbane Tokyo couple face difficulty in divorce amidst Japan in the nineteen twenties.

Oct 18, 2009 - Brian Jungwiwattanaporn

Great matchups featuring UFC veterans will provide a night of competitive Mixed Martial - Arts.

Oct 11, 2009 - Brian Jungwiwattanaporn

A Manga with a mystery is filled with magical realism, as a trio of teenagers set to uncover what is causing the disappearance of the world's fish.

Oct 11, 2009 - Brian Jungwiwattanaporn

A mysterious illness plagues Japan as a woman Shogun struggles for power over her court.

Oct 10, 2009 - Brian Jungwiwattanaporn

Ikigami asks people to reflect on their lives when they are given only one day left to live.

Oct 9, 2009 - Brian Jungwiwattanaporn

Fighters from around the world meet for the K-1 World Max Tournament Finals on October 26, 2009.

Oct 9, 2009 - Brian Jungwiwattanaporn

An undefeated champion makes his first title defense against the Pride veteran on October 24, 2009 in Los Angeles.

Oct 4, 2009 - Brian Jungwiwattanaporn

Fantastic art by Seth Fisher, Giuseppe Camuncoli, and Shawn Martinbrough carries two separate stories about Americans in Asia.

Oct 4, 2009 - Brian Jungwiwattanaporn

This collection of the first five issues of Air is a well written whimsical journey.

Sep 22, 2009 - Brian Jungwiwattanaporn

Sidaoru'ang's writing career has traced major developments of the Thai literary scene.

Sep 19, 2009 - Brian Jungwiwattanaporn

MMA veterans look to make their mark against the next generation of fighters.

Sep 18, 2009 - Brian Jungwiwattanaporn

Bangladesh is predominately rural, but the intensity of Old Dhaka is a memorable experience.

Sep 12, 2009 - Brian Jungwiwattanaporn

A tri-lingual play that engages and surprises the audience, Water-Time is a charming and challenging production.

Sep 11, 2009 - Brian Jungwiwattanaporn

From the star of the Thai film Chocolate comes an energetic new martial arts film from Thailand.

Sep 6, 2009 - Brian Jungwiwattanaporn

Cycling is a great way to see the countryside in Bangladesh. It offers an exciting way to experience the country and is an opportunity to stay off the tourist trail.

Aug 31, 2009 - Brian Jungwiwattanaporn