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Jim Thompson officially launches Jim's Terrace at One Bangkok
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 08/06/2025
» Jim Thompson continues to go "beyond silk" with the opening of Jim's Terrace at One Bangkok, their latest and fifth restaurant. This one isn't to be confused with Jim's Terrace at Jim Thompson Heritage Quarter in Pathumwan, as they offer different menus.
The elemental diet
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 23/04/2024
» Traditional Thai medicine categorises people into four elements based on their date of birth -- earth, water, air and fire.
Exploring islands less known
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 22/04/2021
» Koh Nok Phao was not a familiar destination to me when talking about exploring the islands in the southern province of Surat Thani. Known as Muang Roi Koh (meaning Hundred Island Province), Surat Thani has many islands and islets that have not yet become well-known unlike Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao.
Old spice
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 28/02/2020
» One of the most ancient and traditional dishes in the Thai culinary repertoire is nam prik or chilli paste, still made with a pestle and mortar in this day and age, with every region making its own unique nam prik. Before chillies were introduced to Thailand in the 5th century by the Portuguese, nam prik was made using various native peppers.
Going for a dip
B Magazine, Published on 08/12/2019
» Nam jeem (dipping sauce) has an incredibly strong influence on Thai food. But there is no explanation as to which sauce should be served with certain dishes. No rules exist when it comes to nam jeem.
Vanishing act
B Magazine, Published on 01/09/2019
» In the old days, farmers in Nonthaburi grew different kinds of plants together in the same orchards. Trees that bore sweet fruits such as coconut, jackfruit and mangosteen intermixed with sour fruit plants such as madan, hog plum and lemon. The farmers had valid reasons not to grow sweet fruits only.
Thailand's small wonder
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 22/08/2019
» Samut Songkhram, Thailand's smallest province, also is a small wonder. The coastal province along the Gulf of Thailand is about a two-hour drive from Bangkok. It has only three districts -- Muang, Amphawa and Bang Khonthi. Yet it is packed with historical and cultural attractions, especially along the Mae Klong River that flows through the heart of the province and ends in the sea.
Experience authentic “Southern Food” during the rainy season at Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park
Published on 13/06/2019
» Bangkok, Thailand, June 10, 2019 - Enter the realm of herbs and spices and enjoy bold and flavorful tastes of authentic southern Thai cuisine prepared with prime ingredients to cook up eight special menus welcoming the monsoon season in Thailand at Goji Kitchen + Bar and Siam Tea Room at Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park from 1 August 1 to 30 September 2019.
Chilli's complicated history
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 05/05/2019
» Thai food without chilli is not Thai food. Despite its significance in Thai cuisine, there are many questions that remain unanswered about chilli. How did chilli first arrive in Thailand? What kind of chilli was it? How many chilli species do we have now? Which one is most popular? Do Thai people consume the highest amount of chilli in the world? These are questions many people want to explore.
The enduring symbol of Thai cuisine
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 24/03/2019
» Mortars are indispensable in the Thai kitchen. There are different kinds of mortars and each is unique to its locality and food and signifies eating habits of the locals.