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The sweet smell of success
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 25/04/2022
» Though Thailand faces gloomy economic prospects with a surge in inflation, higher energy prices and persistent Covid outbreaks, a performance by Thai rapper Danupha "Milli" Khanatheerakul at the Coachella Festival in California that was capped by her eating khao nieo mamuang (mango sticky rice) on stage went viral on social media, reigniting buzz over the influence of soft power.
Sticky rice dish moves up in world
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/04/2022
» A committee on local wisdom and cultural heritage under the Ministry of Culture may propose khao nieo mamuang, or mango sticky rice, as a Thai cultural heritage item with Unesco, says Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.
Milli's sticky rice and mango stunt grabs world's attention
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/04/2022
» Teenage rap sensation and government critic Danupha "Milli" Khanatheerakul on Sunday grabbed the world's attention at this year's Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival after ending her show by eating mango sticky rice on stage.