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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 Nowadays, we rarely see the beasts working in the fields because they have been replaced by machines.
The other side of Songkran
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 12/04/2020
» When Songkran is approaching, people instinctively bring out colourful shirts to wear as a gesture to celebrate the occasion.
Sweet success
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 21/07/2019
» Sugar is indispensable to Thai cuisine. Granular sugar is widely used in the present day but sugars made from sugar palm or coconut trees or sugarcane are still as suitable for traditional Thai dishes and sweets as ever.
Eating the way it used to be
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 14/07/2019
» Bangkok is full of places where you can go to eat. There are food streets where diners can select dishes and varieties to suit their preferences. People can have meals at food centres in supermarkets or at restaurants in department stores or shopping malls. Besides that, they can dine at stand-alone food shops and eateries located on every corner of the city. There are no limitations at all when it comes to food and dining in Bangkok.
What is the secret to culinary success?
Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 07/07/2019
» Have you ever wondered why there are so many restaurants and food shops in Thailand? How do they create their dishes? How many different types of restaurants are there? Are all of them successful? How do the successful manage to maintain their popularity?
Chilli's complicated history
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 05/05/2019
» Thai food without chilli is not Thai food. Despite its significance in Thai cuisine, there are many questions that remain unanswered about chilli. How did chilli first arrive in Thailand? What kind of chilli was it? How many chilli species do we have now? Which one is most popular? Do Thai people consume the highest amount of chilli in the world? These are questions many people want to explore.
A family's pride
Life, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 21/04/2019
» In the old days, when it came to food-related social structure in rural areas, cooking was the responsibility of housewives who inherited their cooking skills and know-how from their mothers.
Smokin' hot
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 14/04/2019
» Nowadays people rely mostly on stoves fuelled by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) when they cook. But more traditional methods like charcoal shouldn't be overlooked. For certain dishes, charcoal remains the best option.
Slippery knowledge
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 07/04/2019
» The cooking-oil industry is like an ongoing battle between various types of oils -- palm, soybean, corn, sunflower, rice-bran, canola and olive. Getting more and more serious every day, the oil war doesn't seem to have a winner or loser when it comes to benefits. Each has its own scientific studies and research as reference to underline advantages or otherwise.
Only a prawn in the game
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 31/03/2019
» If you were thinking of treating yourself to some fine freshwater fare, then giant river prawn might well be high up on your wish list. Be prepared to get the wallet out, though, because if you've ever wondered what the most expensive freshwater creature in Thailand is, now you know the answer.