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Unlock Thailand's 6 Hidden Gems for Your Next Holiday
Published on 10/04/2023
» If you still don’t have any plans for your next holiday, come join Netflix for a journey through Thailand! We have curated a list of attractions and experiences with something for just about everybody – from food, parties, and adventures to cultural experiences and natural beauty – and all of them are actual locations that have been featured in Netflix films and shows. Let’s take a closer look at these fascinating and not-to-be-missed destinations!
Four shining stars of 2023
News, Published on 15/03/2023
» To mark International Women's Day this month, extraordinary women from a wide range of fields who have inspired change in their communities through the pursuit of excellence have been named the Bangkok Post's Women of the Year.
Setting the pace
Life, Jedd Sreshthaputra, Published on 27/12/2021
» Mini Thailand demonstrated its long-standing commitment to encouraging the adoption of electric mobility with the introduction of the Mini Electric Pacesetter inspired by JCW, which connects the brand's electrified future with the rich racing history of John Cooper Works.
Thai at heart
Asia focus, Pattama Kuentak, Published on 15/11/2021
» Born and bred in the city-state, Raymond Han is 100% Singaporean. But his bond to Thailand goes deep, spanning almost two decades. It has led him to where he is now as a top executive of Patra Porcelain, which has been making some of the country's best-known products since 1982.
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.
Reaching for the stars
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 19/04/2019
» Bruno Menard, former executive chef at Restaurant L'Osier, Tokyo, which received three Michelin stars under his helm, recently visited Pimalai Resort & Spa, Krabi, to create a sublime four-course dinner, as part of the resort's Gastronomy Journey. This was the second time the world renowned French chef and MasterChef Asia judge created special dinner for Pimalai and this collaboration will become an annual event onwards. We simply couldn't refuse an opportunity to chat with him.
The new black gold
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 24/08/2018
» Canadian Blake Dinkin is the creator and owner of the world's rarest and most expensive coffee, refined naturally by elephants — Black Ivory Coffee. Partnering with Ban Taklang in Surin and the Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation, Dinkin produces "elephant dung coffee". However, production of Black Ivory Coffee provides valuable income for elephant care-giving families, as well as students who are taught how to wash and dry the coffee. The mission of Black Ivory Coffee is to take a negative situation, namely human-elephant conflict and turn it into a positive one by creating a luxury product that helps not hurts elephants, as Dinkin tells Guru.
A look back at another 'amazing' year
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 31/12/2017
» It is customary at this time of the year to take a not too serious look back on the past 12 months, although there are some events you may well prefer to forget. If nothing else it will serve as a reminder that Thailand will always be Truly Amazing.
Tennis stars learn Thai cooking from Jay Fai
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 23/12/2017
» After firing aces at different arenas across the world the whole year round, stars Simona Halep of Romania, Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia and Britain's Johanna Konta on Friday learned how to serve up an omelette.