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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 Nowadays, we rarely see the beasts working in the fields because they have been replaced by machines.
Yearning to breathe different air
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 04/08/2019
» After living for long enough in the big city, one can fall in love easily with the fresh air, serenity of surroundings and simple but rich culture of people in the countryside. Some can feel tempted to live the rest of their lives away from Bangkok.
Prices up, quality down
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 23/06/2019
» Of late, news reports state that vegetable prices are rising. This must be true. Three months ago I could buy some coriander and spring onion with 5 baht. But a few days ago, I had to pay 10 baht for a lesser amount of the same veggies. Not only are coriander and spring onion going up, but so are prices of other vegetables.
Gone, but not yet forgotten
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 14/10/2018
» Many aspects of the Central Region's cuisine have been lost over the years. Reasons include the death of older generations, a lack of "cultural handover" between old and young, and, for some dishes, complicated cooking methods that require a lot of effort put into grilling or stewing and for which many people nowadays simply lack time or motivation.
'Pad kaprao' still on top
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 29/07/2018
» At times, one cannot help but appreciate the most minute details of a huge news story, such as the boys from the Wild Boars football team saying after their cave ordeal that they just wanted to eat some pad kaprao.
A bamboo tree for all trades
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 08/07/2018
» A rare sighting of phai si suk, or thorny bamboo, only seems to bring up memories of the past nowadays.
A healthy spoonful
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 17/06/2018
» Once again, I find myself writing about health and food choices -- a topic I could never bore of. We all survive off food so it's important to know how to maintain a healthy diet that keeps our bodies in balance.
Bringing good health home
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 01/04/2018
» In my column two weeks ago, I talked about the challenge of selecting the right vegetable oil. I mentioned that we should try to avoid purchasing fried foods from vendors as they are known to put the oil on high heat and reuse it, creating harmful chemical reactions. This is common knowledge, but people still can't help but rely on ready-to-eat meals. Although research has yet to verify vegetable oil as a cause for disease, it wouldn't hurt to be cautious about consuming it.
Eating Amid The Great Outdoors
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 17/12/2017
» I may not have to explain how much fun it is to picnic. When asking family members or your loved ones to go on a picnic, chances are everybody would say yes. Organising a picnic trip requires finding (sometimes booking) a scenic spot and preparing food and drinks for your outdoor dining. This might be a little extra work, but it's worth it.
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.