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Cruising down to Old Siam
Holiday Time, Daniel T Cross, Published on 04/12/2019
» The day-long din of a thriving modern metropolis has died down, and the Chao Phraya River, now shrouded in relative darkness, has taken on an almost timeless quality. An ancient rice barge that passes down river only adds to that ambience. So does an old tugboat chugging its way in the opposite direction. The quaint rust-bucket emerges from under Phra Buddha Yodfa, which is appropriately known in English as Memorial Bridge and was inaugurated in 1932 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the reigning Chakri Dynasty.
A world of flavour
Life, Published on 24/07/2019
» Top eateries from throughout the country and overseas will be bringing "The World In One Bite" to Central Embassy and Central Chidlom from tomorrow until July 29.
On reaching "The Oasis"
Special Publications, Published on 06/05/2019
» With illustrious overlords and pernickety guests to pacify, the demands on the young culinary team at The Oasis, led by switched-on Head Chef Ohm Tosporn Suwannagate, are weighty. To their credit, however, every dish passes muster impressively.
Dishes at an exhibition of Thai traditions
Special Publications, Published on 02/12/2018
» A simple left turn on South Sathorn lands you in 13th-16th century Siam. Behold the Sukhothai era resurrected in CBD Bangkok as The Sukhothai Bangkok, complete with priceless antiques and authentic design, all fine-tuned to 5-star sensibilities.
Meat-free for two weeks
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 09/10/2018
» The annual vegetarian festival starts today in Thailand. CentralWorld brings meat-free delicacies to the heart of the capital city with the "wOrld Of vegetarian" event which starts today and runs until Oct 17 at CentralWorld.
PHOENIX FLAMBÉ
Special Publications, Published on 29/06/2018
» Once laying fair claim to being emergent Bangkok’s most upscale neighbourhood, the next iteration of urban sprawl after Chinatown (Yannawa) and Charoen Krung, Surawongse somewhat faded as greener pastures were progressively appropriated.
Suppress the insurrection
B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 25/02/2018
» This is the story of a Hermes handbag, an ageing academic and an overzealous police force. It is a story that one hopes will end in common sense, but then again I hope to win the lottery on the first of next month.
Thai class flummoxes a university's pride and joy
B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 04/02/2018
» I have a great story to tell you that will appeal to any non-Thai currently doing battle with learning the Thai language. My life turned a full circle this week as I began a teaching gig at Ramkhamhaeng University Demonstration School. A gaggle of my best teachers are there conducting an extended English camp, and on day one I went to the school to show my face and chat to the students.