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Anantara opts for locally grown
News, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 16/07/2016
» Buying local is quickly becoming a trend in Thailand. The concept, which is based on the distance food travels from farm to consumers encouraging people to consume more locally-grown produce, is not only good for our taste buds but also for the environment.
Living green in the nation's capital
News, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 16/01/2016
» Moving to Bangkok almost 30 years ago was daunting for Phichet Sowitthayasakun who comes from a small town in Sukhothai province. His life in the city goes at a fast pace. He is racing against the clock, and always in a rush to do things.
Dishing up for the down and outs
News, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 31/01/2015
» It was a chilly Monday night as the homeless gathered in front of City Hall. Some languidly drifted around while others tucked themselves away in secluded corners of nearby concrete buildings to escape the wind.
Preserving the food of kings
News, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 20/12/2014
» Today, many restaurants within Thailand and outside the country claim they serve authentic Thai cuisine which continues to grow in popularity around the world.
Let's get physical
News, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 24/09/2014
» Most people want to emerge the winner in any competition. But for Saowanit Kittidamrungsak and her team, there is something more important than winning.
Drawn to a life of art
News, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 13/09/2014
» Tattooing is the art of pain, and the pain of art. It is something Busaba Chainut is willing to endure for the sake of her son.
Kicking the butt
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 27/05/2014
» Smoking cigarettes is addictive and quitting it can be as tough for the mind as for the body. This is especially true for Peechaow Chalernpaison, who smoked for more than 20 years.
Titillating Thai TV is a turn off
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 01/05/2014
» I can’t remember the last time I had a good laugh while watching Thai television.
Omega-3 and why it’s good for thee
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 29/04/2014
» When it comes to choosing fish that provide the greatest health benefits, species like salmon, tuna, mackerel and sardines are widely recognised for their high content of omega-3 fatty acids. However, according to Kunchit Judprasong, an associate professor at Mahidol University’s Institute of Nutrition, other popular types of marine and freshwater fish commonly found in local markets can also contain useful levels of DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), omega-3 fatty acids that are known to be good for both the heart and the brain.
Hot-season sustenance
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 15/04/2014
» For many people, staying cool in the hot season means taking refuge in air-conditioned rooms or, if they have the means and the leisure, wallowing in jacuzzi pools equipped with massage jets. But when the mercury keeps going up week after week, there’s really no escaping the heat, so eating the types of food that are most suitable for this time of year can keep you feeling refreshed as well as reduce the risk of dehydration.