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Not homemade, but it feels like it
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 03/09/2021
» Thailand monsoon season has officially begun. Amid the showery lockdown, I found nothing better soothed my culinary craving and uninspired soul than a home-cooked Thai meal.
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Into the deep
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 17/05/2019
» Up until a few decades ago, pla thu (Thai short mackerel), which was overflowing in local seas, had been one of the main staples in Thai households. Back then, almost every Thai child -- whether in a poor or wealthy family -- grew up feeding on pla thu, not only because the fish was available abundantly but also for a comforting good taste that reflected the loving warmth of mum's kitchen.
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Mall food for the socially distanced crowd
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 01/10/2021
» Iconsiam bellwethers offer delivery services for the hungry at home
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Teatime for two
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 30/03/2018
» As casual and comforting as the term "afternoon tea" sounds, sometimes I wonder whether the oh-so-popular gastronomic affair should be enjoyed at most ease and amid a breezy setting, rather than confined within a hotel lobby, surrounded by fashionably clad socialites.
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New rendition of old standby
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 08/06/2018
» Rarely does a time-honoured restaurant see success when its business is revamped with a modern concept. The challenge gets tougher, especially when relocation is part of the change.
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Examining the food on your plate
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 20/03/2020
» From a young age, Thais are taught to appreciate every grain of rice on their plate. Rice represents the dedication of hard-working farmers; it is also the sacred symbol of Thailand's culinary boom.
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In the mood for love
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 12/02/2016
» When it comes to love, there's no other district that surpasses the auspicious designation of Bang Rak. Due to its namesake, which means "love quarters" in Thai, the Bang Rak District Office is the country's most popular place for couples to have their marriage registered, believing it's a good omen for a thriving matrimonial life.
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Child is the father of man
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 30/07/2015
» The surfacing of recent vulgar rants by Thai youngsters towards their parents on social media has stirred my frustration. Causes of parental let-down are often the same. These teenagers, mostly from hard up families, believe they are being abused by their parents' inability to provide them with modern-day frills — the latest smartphone model or a motorcycle.
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Accounting for Thai taste
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 12/06/2015
» Bangkok's dynamic food scene has lately been world-class.
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California Dreaming
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 11/01/2013
» Once upon a time, wine was enjoyed only by wealthy and archetypal connoisseurs who were fascinated not only by the aroma, flavour and consistency of the drink, but also the intricate history behind it. They knew exactly what went on at a particular wine estate in a particular year _ from soil conditions, weather patterns to who the winemaker was.
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