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Wat's the centre of Mon tradition
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 10/04/2016
» There are only three days left until Songkran, a festival that is celebrated throughout Thailand, but that is especially significant for the Mon community. The special importance it has for the Mon may have to do with the strictness of their Buddhist belief and the firmness with which they have maintained their cultural traditions. When Songkran arrives they celebrate it in a way that preserves the original character and meaning of the festival, creating an event that we can admire or, better, take part in.
Watering down the Thai New Year
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 10/05/2015
» For many centuries Songkran, the Thai New Year celebrated in April, had a special meaning for Thais, one that drew on both religious belief and tradition. But today, with a much larger population, both society and ways of thinking have changed.
It's in the bag
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 07/09/2014
» The materials we use to wrap and carry food home from the shop or market have changed over the years and are certain to continue to change in the future. There are reasons for our preferences in each era, but if we consider factors such as the character of a material, its value in terms of economy and convenience, and its effect on the environment, some wrappings used in the past may rank higher than the ones we use now.
All roads lead to delicious daytripping
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 26/05/2013
» The great variety offered by Thai cuisine is not limited to the number of different dishes, but can also be seen in the broad range of restaurants and shops where Thai food is served. They differ not only in the kind of food listed on their menus, but also in their mood and atmosphere.
Regional cuisines redeem otop fairs
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 08/07/2012
» The latest exhibition of merchandise from the One Tambon One Product (Otop) campaign has just ended, but there will be another one in five months, before the end of the year. These fairs have been part of the scene for more than a decade and are now major events. Their organisers are civil servants who are eager to promote and create a market for works of art and home-made products made by local people all over the country.