Lawrence Osborne

Lawrence Osborne is the author of Bangkok Days (a travelogue), The Forgiven (a novel), and, most recently, The Wet and the Dry (a drinker’s chronicle of bars around the world).

Bunga Bunga Bye Bye

Entertainer-politician-buffoon Silvio Berlusconi exits stage left. But was he really that bad, asks Lawrence Osborne.

Lawrence Osborne | Published Nov 17, 2011

War Horse Rides to Broadway

Following an award-winning run in London, War Horse arrives stateside this week. Lawrence Osborne talks to the co-director about bringing the soon-to-be Steven Spielberg movie to life.

Lawrence Osborne | Published Apr 16, 2011

Thailand on the Brink

As the chaos on Bangkok's streets deepens, the Thai king is appealing for calm. Lawrence Osborne on the tragedy and surreal beauty of the political battle between the opposing Yellows and Reds.

Lawrence Osborne | Published Apr 26, 2010