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Focus on domestic plays amid global turmoil
Business, Published on 05/10/2024
» The SET index rebounded from its monthly low of 1,352 points in September, reaching a 10-month high of 1,471 by the end of the month. The breakthrough above 1,430, which has been a key resistance level since November 2023, indicates a positive trend.
Let's go vegan
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 04/10/2024
» Thailand welcomes the return of the 10-day annual Vegetarian Festival which runs until Oct 11. Yellow flags with red Chinese characters are fluttering at markets, shopping malls, street stalls and restaurants to signify a special period where people abstain from meat, animal products and five pungent plants — onion, garlic, chives, rakkyo (Chinese onion) and tobacco. To join the celebrations, Life has put together a list of dining venues that offer meat-free delicacies, highlights from Phuket's Vegetarian Festival and much more.
The day Sukhumvit almost sunk
Roger Crutchley, Published on 29/09/2024
» Reading about the extensive flooding in the North and Northeast got me thinking about the worst inundations experienced in Bangkok. It was probably back in 1983 when much of the city was underwater for several weeks. However one that really affected me was a few years later in 1986 after a huge storm had left the eastern part of Bangkok awash.
Animal rights group calls for release of Moo Deng
Online Reporters, Published on 28/09/2024
» The wildlife activism group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta) has accused Khao Kheow Open Zoo of exploiting the baby pygmy hippo Moo Deng, saying she belongs in the wild.
Savour Bangkok’s Best Street Food Under the Stars
Published on 23/09/2024
» Shangri-La Bangkok is bringing back its much-loved "Raan Dung Ross Ded: RDRD Street Food Buffet Under the Stars @Poolside" for its 18th edition on Saturday, 7 September 2024, from 5:30pm to 9:30pm. This exclusive riverside event promises a tantalising all-you-can-eat buffet featuring Michelin Guide street food, Shangri-La’s finest dishes, and delectable desserts—all set against the stunning backdrop of the Chao Phraya River.
The best of Koh Samui
Life, Published on 19/09/2024
» In the late morning on Koh Samui, it began to sprinkle and strong gusts were driving away the nimbus clouds as we reached Bang Makham beach for breakfast. For a mere 59 baht per person, the Po Lay beachfront eatery offers a full buffet line-up with tempting options of authentic southern-style fare such as yellow fish curry (nam ya pla), thick fish curry (gaeng tai pla) and peanut sauce (nam prik), which can be paired with a range of fresh or pickled vegetables.
Health debate over plant-based burgers' ingredients
Life, Published on 03/09/2024
» Dear Doctors: My roommates are vegetarians, and they eat a lot of those plant-based burgers that look like real beef. I have read the labels, and they have tonnes of ingredients, some that I cannot pronounce. Isn't this an ultra-processed food? Are any of them actually good for you?
It's mooncake season
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 23/08/2024
» The Mid-Autumn Festival is observed annually on the 15th day of the 8th month of the Chinese calendar. This year, it falls on Sept 17. Also known as the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival, the occasion is celebrated by millions of people worldwide to express gratitude for family unity, happiness and abundance. It's also an occasion for families to reunite. In celebration of a Chinese festivity that dates back 3,000 years, Life picks some of the best mooncakes from leading hotels around town.
Discovering Chachoengsao
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 15/08/2024
» Weekends bring life to the century-old Ban Mai Market in Chachoengsao, where local vendors set up stalls to offer a wide range of local delicacies like chaenglon (grilled fish cake), galorgee (rice dumpling topped with black and white sesame), kanom tuay (coconut rice custard) and hoi jo (deep-fried crab meat rolls) that evokes a rush of nostalgia.
Savour the Stars: Michelin-Recognized Street Food by the River
Published on 14/08/2024
» Bangkok's culinary scene comes alive on September 7, 2024, as Shangri-La Bangkok presents its 18th "Raan Dung Ross Ded" event. This beloved street food extravaganza returns to the hotel's poolside, offering an unparalleled dining experience under the night sky.