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The best of Koh Samui
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 19/09/2024
» In the late morning on Koh Samui, it began to sprinkle and strong gusts were driving away the nimbus clouds as we reached Bang Makham beach for breakfast. For a mere 59 baht per person, the Po Lay beachfront eatery offers a full buffet line-up with tempting options of authentic southern-style fare such as yellow fish curry (nam ya pla), thick fish curry (gaeng tai pla) and peanut sauce (nam prik), which can be paired with a range of fresh or pickled vegetables.
A hidden gem in the North
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 05/09/2024
» In the northern town of Nan, the rainy season provides vacationers a chance to experience a slower pace of life amidst picturesque mountainous landscapes. Boundless stretches of rice fields sprout and become verdant as gentle winds chase away the heat.
Discovering Chachoengsao
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 15/08/2024
» Weekends bring life to the century-old Ban Mai Market in Chachoengsao, where local vendors set up stalls to offer a wide range of local delicacies like chaenglon (grilled fish cake), galorgee (rice dumpling topped with black and white sesame), kanom tuay (coconut rice custard) and hoi jo (deep-fried crab meat rolls) that evokes a rush of nostalgia.
Jazz up your kitchen with Pokémon Le Creuset
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 24/07/2024
» This rainy season, French manufacturer Le Creuset will jazz up your kitchen with a collection of vibrant Pokémon-inspired enamelled cast iron and stoneware cookware to bring joy to your home.
The beating heart of old Bangkok
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 12/10/2023
» Song Wat Road is not as busy in the early morning as when it was a major hub for modern trade following Bangkok's transport transition from water to trains and cars more than a century ago.
Echoes of the past
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 17/08/2023
» We were mesmerised by vast lush paddy fields on either side of the road where equestrians expertly rode their horses as we gazed out of our van en route to Suphan Buri. However, ancient temples and historical ruins remain powerful attractions for travellers to discover Thailand's rich history and fascinating cultural heritage.
De-clutter for a good cause
Life, Published on 18/04/2023
» After a three-year hiatus, the popular "Clutter Sale" is back for another shopping extravaganza, at the Grand Ballroom of Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel, Ratchadamri Road, on Sunday from 10am to 5pm.
A melting pot
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 30/03/2023
» Late in the morning, my caffeine-dependent friends and I made a pit stop at the newly opened Pua Tobacco Barn Café & Eatery to refuel before leaving the popular town of Pua, close to the Xienghone-Hongsa special economic zone between Nan and Laos.
Pottery nam pla
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 28/03/2023
» Assoc Prof Sukumarl Sarakasetrin, ceramist and lecturer at the Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts, Chulalongkorn University, took an interest in mochaware -- a type of household pottery first produced in the UK -- having been struck by its complex patterns resembling those seen on agate.
Shop for items from around the world at diplomatic bazaar
Life, Published on 03/03/2022
» The much-anticipated "Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar" returns with a hybrid charity shopping experience, on the ground at the Royal Paragon Hall of Siam Paragon and online via dpcredcrossbazaar.com, starting today until Sunday.