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A taste of adventure
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 12/07/2015
» Travelling brings knowledge as well as pleasure and excitement. As we explore new places we find out about their famous sites, religion, traditions and society. But just as importantly, we have the opportunity to taste and learn about new food; local dishes not to be found elsewhere.
Rooted in culture
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 21/06/2015
» The coconut tree: there are not many more familiar sights in Thailand. It bears fruit with juice that is good to drink and meat that can be used in cooking. It is an emblem of the seaside and grown in extensive groves by farmers. The taller the coconut trees, the older the community in which the grove is located. And the versatility of the plant is something to marvel at.
Let food be thy medicine
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 14/06/2015
» People who don’t do much of their own cooking probably think that preparing a meal is a complicated business. First it has to be planned, then the ingredients bought, and then there is the time spent cooking. After that there are dishes to be washed and cleaning up to do. Even then, there is no guarantee the food will turn out well. Finally, the money involved might be more than what you would have paid if you had simply bought the meal. So, might it just be a good idea to forget about the cooking, decide what you want to eat, where you want to eat it, and how much you want to spend, and then buy your meal?
Watering down the Thai New Year
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 10/05/2015
» For many centuries Songkran, the Thai New Year celebrated in April, had a special meaning for Thais, one that drew on both religious belief and tradition. But today, with a much larger population, both society and ways of thinking have changed.
Forking out for a feed
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 15/02/2015
» When you are considering buying clothes, electronic products such as mobile phones or computers, or other consumer goods to replace those that you already have, you can hold off if the price is too high. But the story is different when it comes to food, which is a necessity. You can’t just stop buying it because it costs too much.
A small place with big heart
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 30/11/2014
» Photharam in Ratchaburi province is a small district that might seem unremarkable at first. It has nothing to draw tourists, is not important economically, boasts nothing flashily contemporary, is innocent of hotels and, in short, has nothing to attract the eye or make you take a second look. But if you stay there for a while and look at things slowly and carefully you will be fascinated by Photharam. There are intriguing things to be found beneath its modest surface.
Food for all seasons
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 12/10/2014
» Why is it that in the past Thais ate seasonally, cooking different dishes at different times of the year? One reason is that they lived much closer to nature than most of us do now. They understood the natural cycles — what ingredients would be at their best in a given season, and what things were best to eat. The changing possibilities that came with the rotating seasons brought variety to the table.
Look north
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 28/09/2014
» If someone mentioned that they were planning a trip to Thi Lo Su waterfall in the Umphang Wildlife Sanctuary or Amphoe Mae Sot in Tak province, there would be nothing very surprising about it.
Local dishes make a big impression
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 21/09/2014
» Sometimes instinct springs into action at mealtimes. One quick example is the way a button is pushed to make us automatically start scanning for seafood when driving through Hua Hin, Chon Buri or Rayong. When we see the forests and mountains in Kanchanaburi or Uthai Thani we’re on the lookout for ahan pa (dishes made from wild game), Pak Chong and Khao Yai mean steak, Kang Krachan in Phetchaburi elicits a hankering for grilled fish encrusted with salt, and a visit to Ayutthaya calls for pla nuea awn deep-fried with pepper and garlic or river prawns.
Wake up and smell the coffee
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 14/09/2014
» There is no way to know how much coffee the people of Thailand drink in the course of a day. In the future, when the population grows even bigger, they are bound to consume even more. Thais and coffee are inseparably bound, and it isn't only the taste that has hooked them. One of the pleasures of Thai life is to meet up with friends in a coffee shop and relax over a steaming cupful.