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Where there's smoke...
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 29/01/2016
» If you need proof as to why Bangkok is just as deserving of the "foodie capital" title as Hong Kong and Singapore, pay Il Fumo at visit. Powerhouse trio Choti Leenutaphong, Debby Tang and chef Luca Appino, responsible for Bottega's nostalgic comfort and exceeding our cocktail expectations at Vesper, are now making us swoon over charcoal-grilled and dry-aged beef. The restaurant has chosen to keep the original facade of a beautiful house dating back to the 1950s, in which descendants of King Rama IV resided. The interior, however, is all about subdued colours, and minimalistic, contemporary decor. Fitting, we thought, with the rather purist approach to cuisine, which is heavily focused on ingredients and cutting-edge techniques. There is a separate bar area, dimly lit, well-stocked and decked out in dark wood, reminiscent of treasured locales the likes of Bar Hemingway at The Ritz Paris and Dry Martini Bar in Barcelona.
Thai movies ride the Euro circuit
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 29/01/2016
» The new year starts with a slate of new Thai films -- and some older ones -- which are already making rounds at the European film festival circuit which began this week.
PM blames past policies for drought
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 29/01/2016
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has blamed past policies that heavily promoted cash crops as a root cause of floods and drought.
DSI abbot probe nears conclusion
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 29/01/2016
» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) says it is confident it will be able to complete by Feb 20 its probe into a luxury car scandal involving a vintage Mercedes-Benz owned by the Supreme Patriarch nominee.
'Credible' anti-doping agency in Russia will take time: WADA
AFP, Published on 28/01/2016
» TOKYO - The chief of the world's anti-doping organisation said Thursday it could take months before Russia re-establishes a credible anti-doping body following allegations of state involvement in the practice.
Tourism: Thailand tops Asia-Pacific thanks to Chinese
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/01/2016
» Bangkok most-visited Asia-Pacific destination in 2015 with 3 cities in top 10, outpacing Singapore (#2) & Kuala Lumpur (#4). Chinese driving Thai tourism.
Cambodia’s new cultural jewel
Life, New York Times, Published on 28/01/2016
» The giant mural in the foyer depicting a smiling stone face offers a mere taste of the grandiosity within the new Angkor Panorama Museum here. Inside, a 360-degree painted vista covers an area the size of nearly four basketball courts. Over 45,000 figures populate this cyclorama, a depiction of 12th century Angkorian history.
Thailand faces socio-cultural tests and opportunities
News, Published on 28/01/2016
» The launch of the Asean Community, consisting of three components -- the political-security, economic, and socio-cultural aspects, provides challenges and opportunities for Thailand.
A house of dreams
Life, Catherine Faulder, Published on 28/01/2016
» Chirapan Oulapathorn, founder and president of Sumipol Corp -- a company that makes high quality industrial tools and represents over 50 Japanese manufacturers in Thailand -- sits serenely in the sitting room of his second home in Suphan Buri. At last, his busy week has slowed down. He has managed to escape to the dream he started building more than 20 years ago under the architectural excellence of Assoc Prof Theeramon Wairojanakit, the Dean of Architecture at King Mongkut Institute of Technology (Lardkrabang).
Soft spot for superstition
Life, Duangphat Sitthipat, Published on 27/01/2016
» On Monday, Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha weighed in on the current national obsession.