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Combat the sweltering heat
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 09/04/2024
» Originating from the Mon people, khao chae is rice flavoured with jasmine-scented water, a Thai summer staple, often served from March to May.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Dec 1-7
Guru, Published on 01/12/2023
» Guru by Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Celebrate Loy Krathong with Iconsiam
Life, Published on 23/11/2023
» Iconsiam invites everyone to celebrate the Loy Krathong festival in a grand style during "Iconsiam Chao Phraya River Of Eternal Prosperity" on Nov 27 from 3pm to midnight.
Unwind at Koh Si Chang this weekend
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 20/09/2023
» If you're searching for somewhere to unwind this weekend, Chon Buri is an excellent option. From now through Saturday, Phra Chudadhuj Palace has been turned into an entertainment venue for the 170th anniversary of Koh Si Chang and a celebration of King Chulalongkorn's birthday.
Explore the sounds of Thai rainforests
Life, Published on 19/06/2023
» Renowned audio artist Francisco Lopez will give a world premiere of his new composition, Himavanta, in four sessions over two days this Friday and Saturday, at 7pm and 8.30pm. The venue is Bangkok 1899, a cultural and civic hub located on Nakhon Sawan Road, tambon Wat Sommanat.
Khao chae cool
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 14/04/2023
» At this very scorching minute, khao chae, which in recent decades came to be seen as a rather old-fashioned gastronomic ritual, is all the rage on Thailand's food scene.
CentralWorld marks CNY in style
Life, Published on 18/01/2023
» CentralWorld will become a landmark for Chinese New Year celebrations as it will present a wide selection of worship sets and auspicious dishes and bring Chinese operas and spectacular lion dance shows during "CentralWorld The Great Chinese New Year 2023" from tomorrow to Jan 29.
Hong Kongers to pay HK$1 per plastic bag at supermarkets
Published on 22/12/2022
» Hong Kongers will pay HK$1 (4.50 baht) for each plastic bag they take at supermarkets and wet markets from next week when the charge aimed at cutting down waste doubles in its first increase in 13 years.
Independent in Indonesia
Life, John Clewley, Published on 21/12/2022
» Interest in recorded music, led by DJs and "crate-diggers", has shone a light on some fascinating popular music genres over the past 20-odd years. Soundway Records, set up by Miles Claret in the UK, released its first compilation in 2002 on Afrobeat, funk and fusion from Ghana in the 1970s, and since then has released compilations on African, Caribbean, Latin and Asian music (mainly focusing on the period from 1950s to 1980s, when popular genres were being created by newly independent countries).
Somtum Der celebrates 10 years with a new design
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 08/12/2022
» To celebrate the milestone, a new design concept called Metro Isan has been created for Somtum Der Saladaeng. Developed by Saran Yenpanya, it draws inspiration from truck art which expresses the homesickness of Isan truck drivers, who long for the familiar sight of a rural landscape. Saran has adapted truck art and transformed it to match with Somtum Der’s DNA of being classic, fun and casual.