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When the mountains call
Life, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 02/05/2025
» 'I guess with any chef, there's always an evolution. At one point in my life, I wanted five things on the plate. That was a phase. Slowly and steadily, the more I travel, the more I know about my own country and the more time I spent at the stove and things become clearer," says chef Prateek Sadhu.
Bhutan unveils calendar of annual festivals
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 16/01/2024
» In an effort to make vacations more affordable, Bhutan reduced the daily tourist spend to US$100 (3,500 baht) last September. Now, the Department of Tourism has unveiled a complete calendar of annual festivals, which may inspire travellers to experience the natural beauty of the Himalayan kingdom and lift their spirits.
Explore the heritage of Madhya Pradesh
Life, Published on 19/09/2023
» Siam Society is holding a study trip to Madhya Pradesh in central India from Oct 30 to Nov 6.
Explore Sri Lanka with Siam Society
Life, Published on 22/06/2023
» Siam Society will arrange a nine-day study trip to explore the ancient wonders and heritage sites in Sri Lanka from Aug 17-25.
Photo exhibition to retrace Lord Buddha's footsteps
Life, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 19/08/2022
» When mentioning Buddhist pilgrimage sites, four places -- those associated with the life of Lord Buddha -- come to mind. Three of them are Bodh Gaya in Bihar (the site of enlightenment); Sarnath (the location of the first sermon); Kushinagar in Uttar Pradesh, (the site of Buddha's parinirvana) India; and Lumbini, the Buddha's birthplace in Nepal.
Farewell to an Indian legend
Life, John Clewley, Published on 15/02/2022
» Lata Mangeshkar, one of India's most famous singers, has died at the age of 92. Sometimes called the "Queen Of Melody" or the "Nightingale Of India", she was, with her sister Asha Bhosle, one of the most influential Bollywood playback singers. Her career spanned 70 years, during which time she recorded songs in 36 Indian languages as well as in English, Russian, Dutch and Swahili.
Coastal cuisine
Life, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 20/03/2020
» Having grown-up in Bombay, India, I know that there is much more to Indian cuisine than curry. Jhol, the latest entrant to Bangkok's Indian dining scene is here to push forward that fact.
lebua Lucknow
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 24/10/2019
» Converted from an elegant mansion that dates back to 1936, this heritage hotel in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh is operated by Bangkok-based lebua Hotels and Resorts.
The lesser-spotted wonders of Lucknow
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 24/10/2019
» After a three-hour flight from Bangkok, I found myself at an immigration counter of Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport, aka Lucknow Airport. An expressionless officer flipped through my passport and made a gesture signifying that I follow the instructions on the fingerprint scanner and place the fingers of my left hand, minus my thumb, on it. Obediently, I complied. The machine flashed a green light. The officer shook his head.
The magnificence of the Mughals
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 02/05/2019
» As the first rays of light began to illuminate the Taj Mahal, the stunning white marble mausoleum seems to change colour to light yellow. It is a breathtaking sight that dozens of visitors, including the writer and her travel companions, try to capture on camera.