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The reverent relationship of man and beast
Life, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 17/08/2020
» In the old days, farmers considered buffaloes their best friends and they were deeply bonded. The animals were not just powerful, but were also very reliable helpers in rice fields. Nowadays, we rarely see the beasts working in the fields because they have been replaced by machines.
Unknown pleasures
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 30/06/2019
» Culture Minister Vira Rojpojchanarat said his ministry will seek to have tom yum goong (spicy prawn soup) listed by Unesco as part of the country's tangible cultural heritage. That the ministry is giving some attention to Thai food culture makes for a welcome, and somewhat surprising, change.
The non-national national dish
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 26/05/2019
» Chinese food served in Thailand can be divided by Chinese language groups. The Cantonese specialise in roasted and grilled dishes such as roast duck, grilled pork, bamee moo daeng (noodle with red pork), and bamee rad na naw mai (noodle topped with bamboo shoots in gravy). Hakka Chinese are very good at preparing noodles served with pork balls and tofu balls. The Hainanese are famous for khao man gai (Hainanese chicken rice) and stewed mutton while the Suchow Chinese (Teochew) are experts in boiled and stir-fried foods.
Thailand's traditions endure
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 10/03/2019
» In Thai culture, certain ceremonies are regarded as extremely important because they are carried out once in a lifetime. These ceremonies usually have set patterns to be carried on properly from one generation to the next.
Sister act
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 27/01/2019
» Thai people just can't stay away from khao gaeng, or rice-and-side-dish shops. It's like a relative they have to see everyday. Most Thai people eat rice with side dishes for at least one meal a day. This is why these shops are everywhere. A shop in a good location, close to the office and transportation hubs and that offers lots of options can quickly gain in popularity.
Pottery's rich history passes the taste test
Life, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 14/09/2018
» Pottery is the oldest home appliance and food container still in use. Its important role in history endures, with the world's different regions producing their own brands and styles.
Weighing risks of herbicide
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 15/07/2018
» Many stories have been told about people, despairing of life, taking the herbicide paraquat as a way out.
A fruit for all seasons
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 27/05/2018
» The mango may seem at face value like any ordinary fruit. Despite being highly sought after by tourists in Thailand, the cheap, omnipresent fruit is a standard -- even monotonous -- fixture in most Thai homes.
Satun at crossroads
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 20/05/2018
» Last month, the United Nations announced the first Unesco Global Geopark in Thailand, located in the far-southern province of Satun.
Food for the intrepid
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 29/04/2018
» When we travel as tourists, usually we like to try authentic local food whichever we visit.