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Sashaying towards soft power
Life, STORY AND PHOTOS : Thana Boonlert, Published on 28/07/2025
» Performers spent an hour on their transformation with elaborate makeup and costumes. When the curtain went up, they sashayed, lip-synced, danced, jumped and somersaulted. After a jaw-dropping show, they removed all the glitter and returned to normal life. The next day, they repeat the cycle.
Weaving wonders
Life, Story: Suwitcha Chaiyong; Photos: Apichart Jinakul, Published on 01/04/2024
» While wandering Bangkok's pavements, Rattachat Phonsaen, founder of design company Pitak Style, often came across discarded items like chairs, tables and vendor carts. Inspired by his passion for handicraft items, Rattachat conceived the idea of repairing these broken objects using traditional basketry methods.
Doing his duty
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 30/11/2021
» In May 2014, artist Surajate Tongchua was in a bank to pay his bills when the military launched a coup. The artist felt numb realising that the country would be ruled by a military dictatorship again, so he decided to collect receipts from that day to document the negative effect of the coup. He believed his payments for VAT at the rate of 7% were used to support the junta government. After collecting his and his family members' receipts for several years, Surajate started developing his art collection "Priceless" in 2017, which is on view at the new art gallery Manycuts Artspace Ari.
Mankind's other best friend
Life, Story: Pattarawadee Saengmanee & Photos: Varuth Hirunyatheb, Published on 08/12/2020
» Not far away from the downtown area of Ayutthaya, some expansive rice paddies have morphed into open grounds so that bird lovers can train their pets how to free-fly. Normally, birds are trained to sing and talk for animal shows in the zoos, however, they're now also becoming popular as pets in Thailand, Japan, China, Singapore, India and Indonesia.
See for Bill, Eat for Alex, Stay for Howie's
Samantha Proyrungtong, Published on 06/10/2020
» Just "Howie", as he likes to be called, an astute American businessman with a sharp wit and penchant for fine architecture and good food, is the proprietor, along with his wife Jerri, of Howie's HomeStay located in Mae Rim District of Chiang Mai. Howie is also the co-host of the private chef's table dinners held on the property. The Chef's Table concept was dreamed up with close friend and co-conspirator, Chef Alexandre "Alex" Demard.
Outstanding dishes leading Bangkok's dining industry into a new era
Samantha Proyrungtong including photos, Published on 20/08/2020
» As chefs dust off their aprons and wait staff rearrange seating, the focus returns to the making and remaking of menus. But with COVID-19 having left its impenetrable mark, new culinary styles and tastes have manifested. Whether emotionally charged by new-found inspiration, adapting to 'new normal' comforts or driven to provocation in order to stand out – and stay in business – the effect on the gastronomy scene can be recognised in some leading independent restaurants' most poignant new dishes. Here are 14 of the most outstanding items, tried and tested, that define the new era of COVID-19 pandemic-informed gastronomy in Bangkok.
Stories that transcend time
Life, Story: Pattarawadee Saengmanee Photos: Varuth Hirunyatheb, Published on 28/07/2020
» After being closed for two months due to Covid-19, the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC) is resuming operations by travelling back in time to the mid-19th century when glass plate negatives made their way to Siam.
The embers of tradition
B Magazine, Story & photos by Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 26/07/2020
» Grilling is preferable for many people as it makes food more aromatic and palatable. This cooking method is not only associated with flavour but also reflects characteristics of communities, types of fuel wood, cooking time, meticulousness of the cook and the adjustment of grilling tools to fit the purpose.
Travel back in time
B Magazine, Story & photos by Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 26/07/2020
» Nestled in Kanchanaburi, Mallika City 1905 AD has isolated itself from the outside world and exists in a 19th-century time warp, in which all 300 staff members dress in period costume and play the roles of farmers, vendors, artisans and villagers to simulate the old Siamese lifestyle along the Chao Phraya River.
Future-proof food
B Magazine, Story & photos by Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 19/07/2020
» Khao gaeng does not literally mean rice with curry on top.