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Michelin Guide extends to Da Nang
Life, Published on 15/04/2024
» Michelin recently announced that the Michelin Guide has added Da Nang to its gourmet portfolio. Consequently, Da Nang has become the third Vietnamese city to have its gastronomic scene inspected by Michelin Guide, after Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh debuted last year.
Michelin Guide expands rating system to hotels
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 19/10/2023
» The Michelin Guide, one of the world's most recognised restaurant guidebooks, last week announced that it will give ratings to hotels and accommodation beginning next year.
Preserving traditions
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 16/05/2022
» Hidden in an alley near a train station, Kongleechongsun School had been out of use for years. For outsiders, it could easily go unnoticed. Founded over a century ago by merchants of Chinese descent, the school experienced many interruptions including state control. It was not until the end of World War II that descendants rebuilt the now-defunct school.
Regulate in moderation
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 14/03/2022
» 'Section 32 has been very painful to me," said Wichian Inkraidee, an owner of Kacha Kacha, a Japanese restaurant. He was blacklisted and faced a hefty fine for breaking the draconian alcohol law. In the last hour of 2014, an inspector on patrol found an image of a glass of beer on the menu, which was claimed to promote drinking.
Welcoming Michelin star newcomers
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 18/12/2020
» Much anticipated by food enthusiasts and restaurateurs, the Michelin Guide Thailand edition announced on Wednesday a selection of the country's best dining establishments, including six restaurants awarded two stars and 22 restaurants that received one star.
Beyond food
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 09/10/2020
» The Michelin Guide Thailand recently announced its addition of two new awards, the Michelin Guide Young Chef Award and the Michelin Guide Service Award, along with a new distinction -- the Michelin Green Star.
The kids aren't alright
Life, Bernard Trink, Published on 08/11/2019
» Crime is not limited by gender or age. Men, women and children can all end up behind bars for committing criminal acts. Ignorance of the law is no excuse. Many jurists advocate that laws be reconsidered periodically to determine whether they are still applicable. Some turn into the Blue Laws of yore, still on the books but no longer enforced. Others get overturned.
Days of future past
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 31/12/2018
» Bangkok is a city of contrasts. Despite being ranked as Southeast Asia's third most liveable city by the Economist this year, the capital was also named the world's worst in terms of inequality, based on the Global Wealth Databook by Credit Suisse.
A major milestone
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 27/11/2018
» There are approximately 440,000 Thai adults and children living with the human immunodeficiency virus or HIV, according to statistics from UNAids, equivalent to 0.6% of the entire population. Fortunately, over 70% of all HIV-infected cases have received antiretroviral drugs, which means a lot to their quality of life.
Guide to a guide
Life, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 16/11/2018
» Life speaks to Gwendal Poullennec, international director of the Michelin Guide about the 2019 selection.