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Tillandsias just hang around
B Magazine, Published on 21/12/2014
» Last Sunday’s column was about bromeliads, known in Thai generally as sapparot see, which are some of the easiest and most rewarding plants to grow. However, there are many kinds of bromeliads, and their light requirements vary. Plants in the genera Vriesia, Guzmania and Nidularium, for example, thrive best when placed in diffused light; when placed in full sun, their leaves will burn.
Ignorance is not bliss
B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 23/11/2014
» What a coincidence. The Prime Minister appealed for cooperation from the media on the very same day the media demonstrated why non-cooperation was so important to the good health of Thai society.
Fresh & flawless
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 07/11/2014
» The opening of Fillets is like the arrival of rain after years of drought — it gives the neighbourhood of Lang Suan a taste of modernity that was clearly lacking. Set inside Portico, the community mall that seems to guarantee restaurants and shops a lifespan of about six months before disappearing into thin air, Fillets stands proudly on the third floor with a clear aim of providing urbanites with contemporary Japanese fare. There is a balcony area for those who prefer fresh air, or settle yourselves inside among the comfort of a modern warehouse-style interior and authentic Japanese decor like a ceramic sake flask and cups. Diners include office workers, celebrities and loyal fans of the infamous duo — Chef Randy and beverage director Ping — who are at the forefront of modern Japanese cuisine and mixology in Bangkok.
Getting to the root of a soil problem
B Magazine, Published on 21/09/2014
» Our family friend Annop Ongsakul’s tamarind tree in Phuket toppled over following incessant rains two weeks ago. I was surprised, for tamarind counts among the sturdiest of trees. It thrives in a wide range of soil and climatic conditions, from clay to sandy soil, and in places where rain is evenly distributed or where there is a long and very pronounced dry season. It has an extensive root system, which contributes to its resistance to drought and strong winds.
Dining-in directory
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 19/09/2014
» Spoiler alert: It’s rainy season; it’s chucking down like there has been a drought for two years and the traffic is just as painful to watch as it is to be stuck in. The chances of leaving the office by car and actually making it to dinner at 7pm on the dot is close to zero. And unless the new PM decides to add cars to his next ban list (along with shisha/hookah), commuting in Bangkok city is a painful experience that one must simply suck up and face (yes, weekends included). So to make life a little easier, and to help you continue to have the best eating experiences you’ve been accustomed to, we’ve compiled a list of places that deliver culinary treats and drinks for every occasion.
Nature’s melodious alarm clock
B Magazine, Normita Thongtham, Published on 25/05/2014
» Every day around 5am, I am awakened by a riot of sounds from an assortment of birds. As if by cue they start all at the same time, with sounds ranging from the loud “kawow kawow-kawow-kawow” of the common koel or Asian koel, known in Thai as nok kawow (Eudynamys scolopacea), to the explosive “chee-yup, chee-yup” of the common tailorbird, or nok krajib (Orthotomus sutorius) and the plaintive coo-crooo-crooo of the spotted dove, or nok kao yai (Streptopelia chinensis).
Refreshing initiatives for world water
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 25/03/2014
» World Water Day 2014, which fell on Saturday, aimed to raise awareness of the increasing demand for water and energy around the globe.
Casuarina and effects
B Magazine, Normita Thongtham, Published on 23/02/2014
» For some people, the mention of “sun, sea and sand” calls to mind a clear blue sea and a beach fringed by coconut fronds. For others, it evokes having a picnic or lazing the day away by the sea under the shade of a casuarina tree. The truth is that the former is a sight common only in travel brochures; from Rayong in the East down to Phuket in the South, it is Casuarina equisetifolia, commonly known as ironwood or horsetail casuarina (son talay in Thai) that is an integral part of Thai coastal areas. There are more casuarinas on Thai beaches than coconuts.
Flower power in action?
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 14/01/2014
» Hailed as a green hero, the late Joseph Margraf was recognised for his reforestation initiatives. Based in China, the German biologist founded the Tianzi Exploratory Nature Reserve in the mountains of Yunnan and it was there that he discovered the endangered orchid Vanda coerulea and replanted specimens of Dendrobium chrysotoxum, sometimes called the "gold orchid", while saving this section of rainforest and its biodiversity.
On the road again
B Magazine, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 15/12/2013
» The roads of Hua Hin seemed to go back in time when a convoy of veteran cars paraded past as part of the 11th Hua Hin Automobile Concours 2013.