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LIFE

Why dishes from China's Yunnan province can taste so much like Thai food

Published on 30/09/2025

» At a Yunnan restaurant, you might expect a feast of mushrooms or a warm bowl of chewy noodles. However, some dishes carry the unmistakable, citrusy perfume of lemongrass, lime and galangal, which combine into the very familiar scent of the classic Thai tom yum soup.

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THAILAND

When superstition meets the lottery: Thai traditions of prediction

Online Reporters, Published on 16/09/2025

» Superstition and lottery buying are deeply rooted in the Land of Smiles, and the two often overlap. Many Thais rely on superstition to help guide them in choosing winning numbers, though such practices are more cultural than guaranteed paths to success.

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LIFE

An elegant afternoon at Aman Nai Lert Bangkok

Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 14/08/2025

» Opened in early April, Aman Nai Lert Bangkok, the second Aman in Thailand and the 36th property from Aman Resorts, has introduced a signature summer afternoon tea at 1872, the hotel's sunlit lounge and bar on the lobby floor. It's named after the year historic Thai investor and developer Nai Lert, aka Phraya Bhakdinorasreth, was born.  

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LIFE

Summer sojourns in and out of Thailand

Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 16/07/2025

» With the onset of the monsoons, coupled with the heat in the Thai capital (and yes, we are talking about the weather, for once), it is time to experience the onslaught of milder summer. Guru By Bangkok Post lists places where you can chill in the cool summer breeze.

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GENERAL

How Thailand's craft chocolate industry is raising the bar with sustainable practices

South China Morning Post, Published on 12/07/2025

» When it comes to countries that produce chocolate, Switzerland and Belgium may be among the first to come to mind. But neither of them grow cacao, the fruit whose seeds are needed to make chocolate. In fact, 70% of the world's cacao comes from the Ivory Coast, in western Africa.

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LIFE

The commodification of the Sak Yant Thai tattoo

Published on 04/07/2025

» Rooted in religious sanction, the “Sak Yant” form of traditional tattoo has been a pivotal part of Thai culture for generations. The tattoo is believed to act as a form of spiritual shield for different purposes depending on the design. A large majority of yants serve the purpose of protection against dangers and harm, while others range from gaining popularity, wealth, luck, and more. 

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LIFE

Future reflections

Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 02/07/2025

» When curator Zen Sanehngamjaroen watched Netflix's Thai science fiction series, Tomorrow And I, she felt inspired to create the art exhibition "Future Hype", which is now on view at Maison JE. Tomorrow And I is a series which features four episodes with different futuristic themes -- cloning, life-like sex robots, AI and Buddhism and biblical flooding and societal division.

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LIFE

Thai elephant sanctuary offers animals abused in tourist industry relief in retirement

Published on 27/05/2025

» At the Samui Elephant Sanctuary, Kaew Ta and Kham Phean have found the best way to beat the scorching May heat: by taking a dip in the pool followed by a mud bath.

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WORLD

Ecuador's presidential hopefuls face toxic brew of crime, unemployment

AFP, Published on 13/04/2025

» GUAYAQUIL (ECUADOR) - Cartel violence is hollowing out Ecuador's largest city Guayaquil, scaring away tourists, pummelling the economy and leaving whoever wins Sunday's presidential election with a gargantuan problem.

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LIFE

Old places, new menus

Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 18/03/2025

» Bored of eating the same thing twice? Fear no more, here's a list of restaurants that have shuffled things up to make sure you're never bored or short of choices while dining out.