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Thai at heart
Asia focus, Pattama Kuentak, Published on 15/11/2021
» Born and bred in the city-state, Raymond Han is 100% Singaporean. But his bond to Thailand goes deep, spanning almost two decades. It has led him to where he is now as a top executive of Patra Porcelain, which has been making some of the country's best-known products since 1982.
A country so different to anywhere else
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 22/08/2021
» The dramatic events in Afghanistan inevitably sparked memories of my own brief experiences of the country more than 50 years ago while on an overland trip from London to New Delhi and beyond.
Chronicling an inspiring journey
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 07/07/2021
» Despite his popularity as a celebrity chef, not many know about Wolfgang Puck's upbringing.
Calling all itinerant foodies
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 11/09/2020
» After the huge success of its introductory phase launched a couple of months ago, "Thailand Food Paradise" should excite food-loving travellers even more with what is described as the best gastro-tourism campaign of the year.
Back to the basics
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 08/06/2020
» Following the success of season one, Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted, a National Geographic television series featuring the British food genius and his culinary expedition is set to premiere its second season today in Southeast Asia at 9am. In Thailand, the show will air back-to-back episodes every Monday morning, and a primetime repeat at 9pm on the same day.
Fiery food trends in 2019
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 20/12/2019
» Over the past 12 months, Thailand's food scene has been dominated by a few noteworthy culinary movements. Some are ongoing trends while others are revolutionary.
Made in Thailand
Guru, Published on 05/07/2019
» To say that Thailand has been getting global recognition lately may be a bit of an understatement. After all, it's not a secret that it's a famous tourist destination with plenty of beautiful beaches and street food that's been topping lists for years now. Of course, these are only just a few things Thailand is well-known for but we don't really have the time to get into all of that (*cough* rigged election *cough*). However, people from the outside may have a narrow view of what Thailand and its culture really is, but fortunately, there are things that help put a spotlight on these things. The next instalment of the Fast and Furious franchise is filming right now in parts of Thailand, including Krabi where its governor stated that the film would be a "great advertisement for the nature, culture and history of the kingdom". Erm sure, that's what the Fast and Furious franchise is all about anyway. While the film will most likely be more about cars zoom-zooming and vroom-vrooming, there are a number of shows on TV that give a better focus on Thai culture. Here are a few.
Reaching for the stars
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 19/04/2019
» Bruno Menard, former executive chef at Restaurant L'Osier, Tokyo, which received three Michelin stars under his helm, recently visited Pimalai Resort & Spa, Krabi, to create a sublime four-course dinner, as part of the resort's Gastronomy Journey. This was the second time the world renowned French chef and MasterChef Asia judge created special dinner for Pimalai and this collaboration will become an annual event onwards. We simply couldn't refuse an opportunity to chat with him.
A journey from farm to table
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 03/08/2018
» Jim Ophorst marries fine dining with farm-to-table as chef de cuisine at PRU restaurant (prurestaurant.com), Trisara Phuket. Originally from the Netherlands, Orphost is hands-on in sourcing his ingredients and wants to show off the natural vibrancy of local flavours through multiple-course dinners. We spoke to Ophorst about his culinary journey and his thoughts on The Michelin Guide Bangkok, Phuket, and Phang-nga 2019, to be published later this year.