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The unsung heroes of Thai cuisine
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 13/10/2023
» Thailand is a land of culinary abundance. The old saying nai nahm mee pla nai na mee khao meaning "there are fish in the water and rice in the field" has long remained true considering the country's strong food security.
Lift up your voice
Life, John Clewley, Published on 10/10/2023
» South Africa has a long tradition of harmony singing, stretching back to Soloman Linda's famous 1933 song Mbube, which created a genre of its own to isicathamiya folk singing that led to one of the country's most potent popular genres, mbaqanga and on to gospel choirs.
Capturing the many faces of khon
Life, Published on 02/10/2023
» A white unadorned mask, worn back-to-front in unorthodox fashion, rises from the ground and levels an inscrutable gaze upon the audience. A consummate performance of Chui Chai, a piece of traditional dance choreography, commences with the dancer facing away from the audience and towards the back of the stage of Jitti Chompee's Miscellany Of Khon.
The 'first' Oriental spa
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 26/09/2023
» Three decades ago, in Sept 1993, Bangkok welcomed one of the city's very first luxury wellness retreats, the Oriental Spa, at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel.
Local pastry maestro recognised by La Liste
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 21/09/2023
» La Liste, one of the world's most respected restaurant ranking guides founded by the former head of the French Tourist Board Philippe Faure, recently announced a selection of winners for the 2023 La Liste Pastry Special Awards.
Guru Weekly's Buzz: Sept 15-21
Guru, Published on 15/09/2023
» Guru by Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Stories of migration and hope
Life, John Clewley, Published on 12/09/2023
» In 2016, the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto invited musicians, mainly immigrant musicians, to audition for a new global orchestra.
Guru Weekly's Buzz: Sept 8-14
Guru, Published on 08/09/2023
» Guru by Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Celebrating the moon-gazing festival
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 15/08/2023
» Celebrate the upcoming Japanese Tsukimi festival, a tribute to the enchanting harvest moon, at Kinu By Takagi at the Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok.
Sustainable success
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 11/08/2023
» In this era where sustainability is a buzzword, the awareness of food waste has a strong presence in many kitchens.