Farang Magazine

[bangkokjane]

Whatever happened to Farang magazine. My friends told me to get it when I arrived in Bangkok but can't find it.

[boppia]

I've wondered about that too. Well, there are possibilities. Let's see.. First, Thaksin may have shut it down. It might have jumped off the balcony of a tall Pattaya skyscraper. Is there a new law in Thailand against having a farang name?

[The Dan Sai Kid]

I think it changed it's name to "Untamed Travel". I didn't read it before, but it seems like it is spread a little too thinly - it's about all of SE Asia now.

[Ulysses G.]

I think it changed it's name to "Untamed Travel". I didn't read it before, but it seems like it is spread a little too thinly - it's about all of SE Asia now.

Yes, Farang Magazine it is now called Untamed Travel.

[Backpack_thailand]

I think it changed it's name to "Untamed Travel". I didn't read it before, but it seems like it is spread a little too thinly - it's about all of SE Asia now.

Have to agree. When it was still "Farang Magazine" it was an excellent read, aimed primarily at Thailand. No it's just so-so.

I used to always get a copy when I ventured into Bangers, now I don't bother.

[boppia]

That name seems a bit limp to me. It doesn't sound even the slightest bit interesting.

[Nikkijah]

find a gap, fill it.

[bulmercke]

UPDATE: Untamed Travel (formerly Farang magazine) appears to be no longer available.

I tried both Bookazine and Asia books this week who normally stock the magazine and it wasn't available - they informed me that they hadn't received any copies for a couple of months now.

Also, Metro magazine appears to have disappeared from the shelves.

Anyone have any info?

Edited March 22, 2007 by bulmercke

[SabahCafeandCinima]

They are still around

And heres they're website

http://www.untamed-travel.com/index.asp

[bkkmei]

I heard a rumour about Untamed.............. some new owners.............

Metro magazine I think has closed down.

OP, depending on what you're after you may want to try:

Bangkok 101 available Kinokuniya, Asiabooks etc.

BK magazine: weekly freebie found in e.g. au bon pain, starbucks

Guru magazine: weekly with Bangkok Post on Fridays (I think)

Edited March 22, 2007 by bkkmei

[Matthew31140]

They are still around

And heres they're website

http://www.untamed-travel.com/index.asp

According to their web site you can find the magazine in the following locations:-

Around Bangkok

• Boots pharmacies
  
• Bangkok Airport, Domestic & International Terminals
  
• Faster Books (skytrain)
  
• Asiabooks
  
• Bookazine
  
• Kinokuniya Books
  
• Se-Ed Books
  
• Major department stores
  
• Major hotels
  
• Villa Supermarkets
  
• Major office buildings
  
• Bookstands along Khaosan, Sukhumvit, Silom, Surawong, Siam Square, Pratunam, Ramkhamhaeng, RCA, Pahonyothin, Pinklao
  

Thailand Wide

• Find us at Bookazine shops nationwide as well as 300 more outlets in every nook and cranny of the kingdom
  

[davethailand]

I had the latest copy delivered to me 2 days ago as normal.

[jEFFREYk44]

I had the latest copy delivered to me 2 days ago as normal.

What month was it?

[kayo]

September 1986

[davethailand]

I had the latest copy delivered to me 2 days ago as normal.

What month was it?

March 2007

September 1986