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Going long on fish sauce
Life, Chavisa Boonpiti, Published on 25/10/2025
» You notice it first by accident. A faint, familiar salty-sweet scene sneaks out from a kitchen vent in the East Village, sharp enough to cut through New York City's winter air. It doesn't announce itself, yet you know it instantly -- fish sauce. Somewhere between the bodegas and brownstones, Bangkok has quietly found a place to breathe.
CMAN to Acquire 60% Stake in Indonesian Lime Firm
Published on 14/10/2025
» Expanding its footprint across Southeast Asia, Chememan Public Company Limited (CMAN) has entered into agreements to acquire a 60% equity stake in PT Bukit Bunea (BB), a subsidiary of Indonesia’s PT Citatah Tbk (CTTH). The acquisition, valued at USD 10.5 million (approximately THB 336 million), will be executed through the purchase of newly issued shares under a Conditional Shares Subscription Agreement (CSSA) and a Shareholders’ Agreement (SHA) with CTTH and its founder, Mr Taufik Johannes. The strategic investment remains subject to customary conditions precedent and is expected to be completed by the second quarter of 2026.
A fresh era in French gastronomy
Life, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 01/08/2025
» It is not really news that the only female chef in the world with the most Michelin-starred restaurants, a total of 10, will be joining Bangkok's culinary scene at Le Normandie, Mandarin Oriental.
Huge seizure of smuggled chicken feet near Bangkok stokes bird flu fears
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 08/06/2025
» Police in Samut Sakhon province have seized 346 tonnes of smuggled chicken feet, an ingredient of a popular Thai spicy salad, and collected samples to be tested for possible avian influenza.
Hainan Adventure: Technology Accelerates Agricultural Exports
Published on 21/04/2025
» “Where can you taste the first lychee from China? In Hainan!” said Hu Liuwen, a major lychee grower from Ledong, Hainan. In the “Osmanthus Fragrance” lychee orchard in Wanchong Town, Ledong, workers are busy harvesting lychees, showcasing a scene of abundance. Thanks to advantageous varieties and meticulous management, this year’s lychee is thriving, with buyers from various regions pre-ordering the fruit before it has borne fruit.
Lunar New Year festivities
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 23/01/2025
» According to the Chinese zodiac, the Year of the Snake -- which will begin on Jan 29 -- represents wisdom, transformation and renewal. This is a good sign after the challenges we've encountered in recent years. But before we start anew, let's have some fun with at shopping malls before going on with our lives in a wise way.
Festive feasts
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 20/12/2024
» Let's celebrate the end of 2024 with delicacies and activities at these leading hotels.
Spook season is here
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 26/10/2024
» It’s time to get your spook on! Guru By Bangkok Post’s best picks for Halloween events this year (or rather, those that were sent to us).
Gross yet ghoulishly good
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 25/10/2024
» Leading hotels are offering special dishes, drinks and activities for Halloween which is celebrated on Oct 31. To join the fun, Life has put together a few places where you can enjoy creepy (some more than others) treats and terrors.
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.