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Following the smoke from neighbourhood joints
Life, Published on 23/03/2018
» In Bangkok, an impromptu street-side meal can easily turn into a never-ending, and perhaps tummy-exploding, culinary expedition.
Hit TV series brings tourists and traffic to Ayutthaya
News, Sunthorn Pongpao, Published on 11/03/2018
» Ayutthaya: The ruins and historical sites in this central plains province are a must-see in every guide book, but this ancient former capital is being taken by storm since the premiere of TV series Buppaesannivas (Destiny), a historical fantasy.
Nang Loeng neighbourhood is no longer a banana republic
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 02/03/2018
» Figures in colourful aprons weaving through traffic selling bags of banana fritters have long been a familiar sight in Nang Loeng neighbourhood of Bangkok. But today, the roads felt almost empty without their presence.
Weekend watch
Muse, Published on 17/02/2018
» Parc Paragon, Siam ParagonRama I11am-9pm, until tomorrow
Finding the face behind the statistics
Life, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 12/01/2017
» Stories about drug use and addiction in Southeast Asia are a common sight in the media. But while we get the lowdown on raids, crackdowns and statistics, there are rarely human faces behind the figures.
What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 30/07/2016
» 1 To those looking for a new type of dining experience, Siam Kempinski's Niche Restaurant is introducing their latest and intriguing concept "Asian, Non-Asian". The brainchild of executive chef James Norman, diners get to select ingredients and choose to have it prepared either in an "Asian" or "Non-Asian" interpretation and presentation. Diners are encouraged to select multiple ingredients and see what the chefs are able to come up with. Protein options include lobster, bluefin tuna, 48-hour braised pork rib, New York strip, oysters and much more, while guests can also choose seasonings like chilli, ginger, mango, apple and lychee. For reservations, call 02-162-9000 or email niche.siambangkok@kempinski.com.
Capital tour, fit for a billionaire
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 06/07/2016
» I had never considered Bill Gates a wizard in the way the rest of the world sees him until last week when a photo on his Instagram account, showing a pole with messy electrical wiring in Bangkok -- a familiar sight to us all -- led to a lightning response from officials.
Raptor watching
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 08/10/2015
» From mid-October until mid-November, the annual raptor-watching festival will take place on Khao Radar, a mountain in Bang Saphan Noi district, Prachuap Khiri Khan province.
On the right track
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 27/04/2015
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is using its "2015 Discover Thainess" campaign to lure foreign tourists to some hidden gems — 12 provinces most people miss on their trips here.