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Historic Bangkok ’hood unearths its colourful past
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 17/03/2014
» Charoen Chai is an old Bangkok neighbourhood located between Charoen Krung and Plabpla Chai roads, from which names its own is believed to have been derived. In 2010, rumours that residents would be evicted to make way for the construction of a new underground train route (the MRT’s blue line) caused members of this century-old community to band together and form the Charoen Chai Conservation and Rehabilitation group in an effort to save their own homes.
How to cook Thai street food at home
Muse, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 15/02/2014
» Even Australian-born Thai chef David Thompson — hailed as the author of many Thai food bibles — can’t get enough of the larb (minced meat salad) prepared by Andy Ricker — the chef and owner of the wildly popular Pok Pok restaurants in the United States. This is not all that surprising though.
Child's play
Muse, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 14/12/2013
» When Jackie Huang's first daughter was born, he tried to search for unique toys that were safe, durable and well designed. The hunt turned out to be disappointing as he only found cheap, plastic products, so he ended up making his own stuffed animals.
Buyer beware
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 26/04/2013
» Every day, consumers are being told half truths about products by companies, but not every consumer is aware of it.
Reality Reflected
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 08/04/2013
» A sweet-smiling lady in Northern-styled costume with an umbrella. The elephants splashing water against the sunset light. Green space. Slow life. That's how Chiang Mai has been portrayed for decades _ on postcards.