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Calling all itinerant foodies
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 11/09/2020
» After the huge success of its introductory phase launched a couple of months ago, "Thailand Food Paradise" should excite food-loving travellers even more with what is described as the best gastro-tourism campaign of the year.
The golden age of documentaries
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 09/09/2020
» Earlier this year, we got to see BNK48: One Take, an emotional rollercoaster documentary by director Manatsanun Panlertwongskul, which follows members of the famous Thai idol girl group and showcases their ups and downs. The film was released by Netflix as the first original Thai documentary back in June.
Restaurant city
Life, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 26/06/2020
» Covid-19 has been a challenge for the world, but never more so for the F&B industry. Most existing restaurants adapted by offering delivery or a private chef experience in the comfort of your home, while others shut shop temporarily, a few permanently. Though the pandemic brought along unknown problems for existing restaurants, it hasn't deterred a few others from starting afresh. Nothing stops the food scene in Bangkok from growing, not even a global pandemic. ELITE speaks to the people behind new restaurants, which have opened or are opening soon
Back to the basics
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 08/06/2020
» Following the success of season one, Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted, a National Geographic television series featuring the British food genius and his culinary expedition is set to premiere its second season today in Southeast Asia at 9am. In Thailand, the show will air back-to-back episodes every Monday morning, and a primetime repeat at 9pm on the same day.
Fiery food trends in 2019
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 20/12/2019
» Over the past 12 months, Thailand's food scene has been dominated by a few noteworthy culinary movements. Some are ongoing trends while others are revolutionary.
American goodness
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 01/11/2019
» Phuket's Sri Panwa is one of the ultimate beach getaways, but a gorgeous beachfront property is not solely what it has to offer especially on Nov 15 and 16. Baba Soul Food is welcoming back chef Noah Sandoval, chef of the two Michelin-starred restaurant Oriole in Chicago, who visited Sri Panwa last year. The two-night event promises that guests will experience chef Sandoval's high-quality contemporary American cuisine in six courses.
Sister act
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 13/09/2019
» A crossbred lexicon of the words khua (to wok-toss) and guay teow (rice noodles), Khua+Teow, this week's subject of Eating In, promptly answers to a phenomenally increasing demand for takeaway food.
Made in Thailand
Guru, Published on 05/07/2019
» To say that Thailand has been getting global recognition lately may be a bit of an understatement. After all, it's not a secret that it's a famous tourist destination with plenty of beautiful beaches and street food that's been topping lists for years now. Of course, these are only just a few things Thailand is well-known for but we don't really have the time to get into all of that (*cough* rigged election *cough*). However, people from the outside may have a narrow view of what Thailand and its culture really is, but fortunately, there are things that help put a spotlight on these things. The next instalment of the Fast and Furious franchise is filming right now in parts of Thailand, including Krabi where its governor stated that the film would be a "great advertisement for the nature, culture and history of the kingdom". Erm sure, that's what the Fast and Furious franchise is all about anyway. While the film will most likely be more about cars zoom-zooming and vroom-vrooming, there are a number of shows on TV that give a better focus on Thai culture. Here are a few.
All things Thai food
Life, Published on 03/06/2019
» Siam Square's main thoroughfare once again will be turned into a delicious foodie haven, where top bites from around Bangkok and beyond will be served daily, 11am-8pm, from Friday until SundayJune 7-9.
Flavours from all over Italy
Life, Published on 31/05/2019
» On June 4-8, Tavola Wine & Bar at the Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong hotel is to present a unique dining experience by Michelin-starred Italian chef Luigi Taglienti of Milan's Lume restaurant.