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Local wisdom
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 23/12/2018
» Let's have a look at some regional food that is representative of different regions. Nasi dagang is a speciality in the three southernmost provinces of Pattani, Narathiwat and Yala. It consists of rice cooked in coconut milk, with salt, sugar, cumin, fenugreek, ginger and shallots. This type of rice is suitable for fish curry and chicken curry. In the past, it was typically reserved for important occasions, but now it's considered part of the regular cuisine.
Market on the move
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 22/04/2018
» Here in Thailand, food can be found just about anywhere. Living in an area with no fresh market or grocery store? For Thais, that proves no problem. A mobile market, or rod pum puang, will find you. These shops on wheels, named in part after the Thai word for brunch puang, delivers fresh ingredients straight to your doorstep.
It's easy eating green
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 31/12/2017
» The New Year's long weekend might turn Bangkok into a peaceful city for once. The capital city might just be a nice place to stick around, giving you the peace of mind to look ahead.
Bringing local to the table
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 03/09/2017
» Thanks to globalisation and technology, any trendy product in the United States gets popular in Thailand not long afterwards. Organic food, for instance, is a must-have for the health-conscious American consumer. Lately, it’s become a visible trend in Bangkok too.
On the shores of history
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 30/07/2017
» Rhode Island is the perfect place for those who enjoy beautiful historic attractions. The state in the New England region is unique and well preserved with a serene atmosphere.
A sunshine state of mind
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 25/06/2017
» There's more than a handful of things that Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Bangkok have in common. For one, both places are hot, humid and rainy. Another thing is that they are both swarmed by mosquitoes, and palm, coconut and banana trees can be seen everywhere. A visit to Fort Lauderdale could very well make you feel right at home, save for the fact that cars drive on the right side of the road and the city boasts much better urban planning.
Home comforts
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 05/03/2017
» When you see a country housewife picking krathin shoots along the fence bordering her property and gathering pea-sized eggplants called makhuea phuang, she'll probably tell you that she is going to pound up some nam phrik (chilli dip sauce).
Flight from the city
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 12/02/2017
» There is constant traffic of people moving into and out of Bangkok. Some want to come to the city, while others want to get out. Those seeking to come usually want to study or work here, do business or perhaps just do some shopping. They may see the capital as a testing ground that offers challenges to their abilities. Once in the city, they look for suitable opportunities and hope that their luck comes through for them.
You've tried the restaurants, now try the best
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 24/07/2016
» Living in Bangkok for a while can create the impression that the city is a world culinary capital. There are offerings of every kind from countries all over the globe, available in every price range, whenever you want them. Atmosphere and style in the city's restaurants run the gamut. After experiencing all of this over a period of time it isn't hard to assume that living in Bangkok has taught you all you really need to know about food and dining.
The search for the real phat Thai
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 29/11/2015
» Anyone who makes phat Thai for sale and can’t produce a tasty version of the dish probably shouldn’t try to cook anything else, because preparing this favourite properly is no great feat. The ingredients needed to make it are all easy to get hold of: kuay tio sen lek (thin rice noodles), shallots, tofu, peanuts, small dried shrimp, chopped salted Chinese radish, eggs, bean sprouts, kui chaai (garlic chives), vinegar or sour tamarind water, palm sugar, nam plaa, ground dried chillies and fresh vegetables to eat with the noodles — banana flower, spring onion or bai bua boke (leaves of the Asian pennywort plant).