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Season's change
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 05/08/2022
» Taking the reins at Saawaan is chef Saritwat "Earth" Wanvichitkun, whose first menu at the Michelin-starred restaurant still follows its core concept of focusing on traditional Thai techniques for each course but with his distinct style and flair.
Sticky situation
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 23/11/2020
» The rice paddy of Daeng Dee Farm in Lampang’s Hang Chat district turns golden yellow. Within a week, the farm owner Saman Supukkawanich, 55, will harvest a new glutinous rice variety known as the hom naga.
Keeping taps from running dry
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 06/01/2020
» Thailand has been battling seasonal drought for decades, but this year, the Office of National Water Resources (ONWR) is worried the water shortage may get out of hand because of the potential for conflicts in drought-stricken areas.
In praise of mangoes
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 20/04/2018
» At this very minute, no fruit dominates Thailand's food scene like the mango. The juicy, brightly yellow flesh of the fully ripe fruit, typically accompanied by sweet sticky rice, is regarded as the gastronomic holy grail for the summer season by many aficionados, locals and visitors alike.
Jack of all fruits
B Magazine, Normita Thongtham, Published on 09/10/2016
» The world population was listed at one billion in 1804. Statistics show that 123 years passed before it reached two billion in 1927, but it took only 33 years to hit the three billion mark in 1960. From then on it rose by leaps and bounds, taking only 14 years to reach four billion in 1974 and 13 years to rise to five billion in 1987. I still remember reading about the world population reaching six billion in 1999. It now stands at 7.5 billion, and it took only 17 years to reach that number.
No slacking off in hunt for salak
B Magazine, Normita Thongtham, Published on 14/08/2016
» Roy Cruise sent me an email asking where to find chempedak (Artocarpus integer), salak (Salacca zalacca) and gandaria (Bouea macrophylla) in Thailand. A friend of his in Cavite, Philippines, had asked him to look for the said fruit trees but he has not been able to find them in Mae Hong Son, where he lives. "I was wondering if you had any idea where I may find them?" he asked.
A tribute to floral Thailand
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 18/12/2014
» Beautiful flowers never fail to fascinate. Besides the country's landscaped gardens, there are many scenic routes and places in Thailand where you can visit to admire floral beauty. Quite often, the flowers in the wilderness or along the roads, look much livelier and impressive than those in neatly trimmed gardens.