• LIFE

  The pros and cons of eating out

  B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 18/08/2019

  » I am often asked which one is better and cheaper -- cooking at home or eating out. Some people are wondering why food shops and noodle shops sell the same dishes at different prices. In the meantime, many are figuring out the operating cost of restaurants to compare with the cost of home cooking.

• LIFE

  Eating Amid The Great Outdoors

  B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 17/12/2017

  » I may not have to explain how much fun it is to picnic. When asking family members or your loved ones to go on a picnic, chances are everybody would say yes. Organising a picnic trip requires finding (sometimes booking) a scenic spot and preparing food and drinks for your outdoor dining. This might be a little extra work, but it's worth it.

• LIFE

  Breadmakers' recipe for success won't go stale

  B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 22/04/2012

  » Thailand's cuisine boasts hundreds of delicious dishes, but most lose much of their appeal if there is no rice to go along with them. Similarly, most Western meals fall short of perfection if there is no bread on the table.

• LIFE

  Local dishes make a big impression

  B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 21/09/2014

  » Sometimes instinct springs into action at mealtimes. One quick example is the way a button is pushed to make us automatically start scanning for seafood when driving through Hua Hin, Chon Buri or Rayong. When we see the forests and mountains in Kanchanaburi or Uthai Thani we’re on the lookout for ahan pa (dishes made from wild game), Pak Chong and Khao Yai mean steak, Kang Krachan in Phetchaburi elicits a hankering for grilled fish encrusted with salt, and a visit to Ayutthaya calls for pla nuea awn deep-fried with pepper and garlic or river prawns.

• LIFE

  Don't roll by Ratchaburi

  B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 11/11/2012

  » Ratchaburi is a province that people pass through on their way to Cha-am or Hua Hin. When they take Phetkasem Road from Nakhon Pathom, they tend to just drive on without stopping there. Even those who go to Suan Phung district in Rachaburi province itself, with its valley setting, hotels and resorts, generally skip Muang district. The province and its capital city are also on the route to Kanchanaburi, although few travellers will bother to stop there. But those who do take the time to get acquainted with Ratchaburi will find that it has great charm, with a long list of interesting things to experience.

• LIFE

  Too much of a good thing

  B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 16/12/2018

  » A new fake floating market is about to be set up in Klong Bang Sue in Or Tor Kor Market in the Chatuchak area. It was the idea of executive members of the market who wanted to build a floating market to attract more tourists after CNN ranked Or Tor Kor Market as one of Thailand's must-visit destinations. They believed tourists should therefore have a floating market experience too when they visit Or Tor Kor.

• LIFE

  Authentic opportunities

  B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 11/11/2018

  » Many people would be surprised to see so many à la carte restaurants, noodle shops, Isan-food eateries, shops selling rice and side dishes, and food vendors outside fresh markets in Bangkok. They are countless, and seem to be ever increasing.

• TRAVEL

  Head south for retirement bliss

  B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 30/04/2017

  » Thailand is becoming an ageing society and some of us need to be well prepared. How will your life be after retirement? It's wise to plan how to get by in those possibly empty-handed years. Better than a plan is to save up now and purchase health insurance or, if life savings permit, invest properly. Make sure you get access to the financial aid and welfare from the government. Don't just age carelessly. You have choices. Make a smart one.

• LIFE

  Flight from the city

  B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 12/02/2017

  » There is constant traffic of people moving into and out of Bangkok. Some want to come to the city, while others want to get out. Those seeking to come usually want to study or work here, do business or perhaps just do some shopping. They may see the capital as a testing ground that offers challenges to their abilities. Once in the city, they look for suitable opportunities and hope that their luck comes through for them.

• LIFE

  Flavours from foreign lands

  B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 15/03/2015

  » We are always discovering new dishes, many of them created when the influence of one type of cooking brings fresh ideas into another. This process has always been with us, and is one way in which the global culinary repertoire grows. When a new idea is absorbed it is usually adapted to use local ingredients and techniques that make it appetising to the cook’s personal taste. Adaptation of this kind takes place in all countries and cultures.

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