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Old and not forgotten
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 11/09/2020
» Situated close to the well-preserved Phraeng Phuthon neighbourhood, Anya Authentic Thai Cuisine is all about century-old Thai dishes, several of which most Thais would not have heard of. They include Hao dong beef (a pungent salad loaded with herbs and tender slices of beef, B230), Banana curry (raw pisang awak banana braised in spiced coconut milk, B180) and Gaeng nang loi (spicy coconut curry with chicken and shrimp-stuffed green bell peppers, B179).
How to be a 'neighbourdude'
Life, Published on 18/06/2020
» Making friends with a stranger in Beijing, having an appointment with an Indian friend at an unfamiliar venue and cooking takoyaki with a lovely family in Japan are parts of the travelling book Pra Thed Baan Puen (Neighbourdude Country) written by Nath Suppavatee.
Step into the mud
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 28/05/2020
» The late morning Sun was almost unbearable. It was about 10.30am when I arrived at a water chestnut farm in Wang Yang District in Suphan Buri. It was my first one-day trip after the lockdown measures were eased last week.
Loy Krathong around Thailand
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 08/11/2019
» Rivers, lakes and canals around the country will be illuminated by candlelight as Thais release a series of lotus-inspired floats in order to ask forgiveness from the Water Goddess for their infringements during the much-loved Loy Krathong Festival.
Welcome to the Holy Pond
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 06/04/2019
» At a temple in Sing Buri about 150 kilometres north of Bangkok, worshippers carry buckets of water which they then pour into a sacred pond to fulfil their vows after their wishes have come true.
Court urges public input as mining licence axed
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 19/03/2018
» A recent verdict by the Udon Thani Administrative Court to revoke a limestone mining concession in a forest reserve in Nong Bua Lam Phu province has set a new precedent in terms of mandating public participation in projects of community significance, said Surachai Trong-ngam, who represented villagers in the long-running dispute.
Fish sauce, rice and everything nice
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 10/09/2017
» What are your seasoning staples for cooking? In the average Thai kitchen, we have fish sauce, sugar, chilli sauce and tomato sauce. What about the other essentials for home cooking? These may include rice, dried fish, salted eggs, frozen ground pork and shrimps.
Loy Krathong celebrations
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 10/11/2016
» One of Thailand's most popular festivals, Loy Krathong, will be back although overt celebrations of events may still be toned down as a mark of respect after the passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. This year, the Full Moon of the 12th lunar month falls on Nov 14, when restrictions on festive celebrations and entertainment venues will be lifted after the first 30 days of the mourning period.