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More than just condiments
Life, Story: Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 14/10/2025
» Thais have several ways of adding flavour to dishes. Even simple dishes like kai jiao (omelette) and kai dow (fried egg) can be seasoned with condiments like ketchup, chilli sauce, soy or fish sauce.
Unseen realities
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 11/03/2024
» Artist Thidarat "Mariem" Chantachua is known for using Islamic patterns, threads and embroidery but because she wears a hijab, people assume she comes from one of the three southernmost provinces. At the exhibition "Invisible Town", Thidarat reveals that she grew up near a landfill and waste management centre in the On Nut area of Bangkok.
Koktail focuses on life's finer things
Life, Published on 13/12/2021
» Just when you thought print publications were a thing of the past, Koktail magazine hits the bookstands.
Reimagining a classic
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong & Varuth Hirunyatheb, Published on 21/04/2021
» Thotsakan, the Demon King of Lanka in the Thai epic Ramakien, plays with a drone. Hanuman, the Monkey King, kills a giant with a gun and the giant Queen Nang Sammanakkha wears colourful attire without the golden theatrical crown. These characters from the Ramakien were created in new forms for a future world by artist Surachet Prueksawunprasut in the collection titled "New Ramayana", who makes them look different from their usual self in the traditional paintings.
Pattaya braces for slow reopening
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 11/06/2020
» The sky over Pattaya beach in Chon Buri was cloudy. The wind was mild and pleasant. At midday, the sunshine was not that strong. Out in the sea, kids screamed and laughed while playing with waves. A few banana boats and jet skis waited for customers.
Another day in paradise
Life, Story and photos: Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 27/02/2020
» 'Khon Thai?"
The ignorance of convenience
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 27/01/2020
» It's fair to say that the campaign to reduce single-use plastic bag at major retailers and convenience stores since the beginning of the year has not been entirely smooth. While many understand the environmental concerns driving the campaign, there are still a great deal of people who can't look past the minor inconvenience of doing without plastic bags.
The finest in global gastronomy under one roof
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 16/08/2019
» In just three weeks, the much loved World Gourmet Festival returns to delight Bangkokian epicures for its 20th edition.
Wings of fire
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 14/06/2019
» As a Bangkokian born and bred, I know for a fact that Thais are no second-best when it comes to eating spicy food. No matter how fiery a dish is, we are always prepared, if not thrilled, for the blazing encounter.
Bring yourself to Bang Rak
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 16/05/2019
» Behind the busy street of Charoen Krung in Bang Rak district, there are some places where you can enjoy peace and seclusion, although this part of Bangkok is known as a prime commercial area.