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In a king's footsteps
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 26/09/2022
» The sea breeze blew in as a group of visitors arrived at Mrigadayavan Palace, the former summer retreat of King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) in Cha-am district of Phetchaburi. After more than two years since the beginning of the pandemic, the heritage site remains closed for a restoration project that unveils traces of its early days.
A focus on the flavour
Life, Stephen Steele, Published on 13/05/2022
» When Thawat Prathumpuang, the executive pastry chef at Centara Grand at CentralWorld, started his "Amazing Durian Delicacies" last year at hotel's Zing bakery and Ventisi restaurant, he expected the event to be a one-off.
Where nature and fantasy collide
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 16/12/2021
» In the early morning, I awoke to a stunning vista of Cha-am beach set against azure skies. It was a bright day to unwind and soak in the splendour of nature by taking a deep breath of fresh air, perfect for my first hiking trip after working from home for two years. This was like a challenge to put my physical abilities to the test.
Fighting spirit
Life, Story: YVONNE BOHWONGPRASERT, Published on 27/07/2021
» When news of Covid-19 first surfaced last year, Saisunee Jana, a 2020 Paralympics gold medallist in wheelchair fencing, intuitively felt it would only postpone the mega sporting event for the physically and mentally challenged in Tokyo by a few months.
Home-cooked delights
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 23/04/2021
» This new wave of Covid-19 transmissions that began a few weeks ago struck just when we thought our world had gone back to normal.
A giant in size and importance
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 14/01/2021
» Prasat Nakhon Luang is one of the largest examples of historical architecture in Ayutthaya. Its role in the politics of the old Siamese kingdom that the province was named after was as immense as its size.
Get close and personal with Tiger Woods in new HBO documentary
Life, Published on 11/01/2021
» HBO presents Tiger, a two-part documentary that will give us an opportunity to learn about Tiger Woods, one of the greatest golfers and also one of the most famous athletes of all time.
Contemporary interpretations of regional favourites
Life, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 27/09/2019
» Inspired by his travels throughout Thailand, chef Krit Prathuangsukh's new tasting menu at Basil at the Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit showcases the diversity of Thai ingredients and cooking techniques. Each dish of the nine-course "Thai Journey" menu reinvents a regional classic with a modern twist, while remaining distinctly Thai.
Ancient Thailand, under threat
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 07/03/2019
» Centuries before the rise of Sukhothai, and even the Khmer Empire preceding it, the Dvaravati civilisation (6th-11th century) dominated much of what is now Thailand. Few ruins from the period remain. The largest, and one of the best preserved, is Khao Khlang Nok, the grand stupa in Si Thep Historical Park in Phetchabun province.
Gateway to the Northeast
Life, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 16/03/2018
» In all my years of existence, I have never travelled just for food. But I had heard so much praise for Samuay & Sons from my chef friends that I found myself on a plane to Udon Thani, in the Northeast of Thailand.