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A whole lot of vibes, but not much else
B Magazine, Chanun Poomsawai, Published on 21/06/2020
» "When I look around my heart, I can see the doors have closed," LA-based singer-songwriter Martin Roark sings in the opening verse of In Dreams, his best known single popularised by the cult-favourite HBO series High Maintenance.
Memories of Chinatown
B Magazine, Story & photos by Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 19/01/2020
» About 80 years ago, the Chinatown along Charoen Krung and Yaowarat roads was a bustling commercial centre. The places were like a gigantic department store selling everything. People from around the country knew they could find all types of goods there.
Woven through the fabric of society
B Magazine, Story & photos Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 12/01/2020
» Wickerwork is one of the oldest practices that mirror the lifestyle and traditions of Thai communities. It displays the creativity and craftsmanship of our ancestors in converting the raw materials available at hand into equipment so beautiful and functional that it remains in use to this day.
The way things used to be
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 29/12/2019
» Many household tools and items which were widely used in the past have become obsolete. New technology and innovation means that all manner of things are on the verge of extinction. And while the items detailed below can still be found in many households, their ubiquity is no longer what it once was.
The crunchy cure
B Magazine, Story by Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 15/12/2019
» When not feeling well, you may be advised to eat a lot of vegetables to overcome your sickness. Such advice is indeed sensible because a number of illnesses are caused by unhealthy diet, eg too much fatty meat, deep-fried foods and carbohydrates. Fresh vegetables are rich with vitamins, protein, minerals and fibre. They are cholesterol-free, fat-free and unsalted.
Source of sour
B Magazine, Story & photos by Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 03/11/2019
» In Thai cooking, many seasonings are used to attain a sour taste, but the most used are tamarind and lime. These two have a different sourness that makes each of them suitable for seasoning different dishes.
Sip on this
B Magazine, Chanun Poomsawai, Published on 16/06/2019
» Born and raised in Spanish Town, just outside Kingston in Jamaica, Mikayla "Koffee" Simpson became known three years ago for her viral video in which she played her acoustic guitar and sang a dedication to Olympic legend Usain Bolt. Now, the 19-year-old newcomer has finally come through with her debut EP, the five-track Rapture helmed by a panel of stellar reggae producers Teflon ZincFence, Lasanna "Ace" Harris, Frankie Music and Walshy Fire.
Not in our best interest
B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 09/06/2019
» It was only meant to be a courtesy call. Last Monday I packed my bags and headed off to Australia for a quick visit. As usual I contacted my bank to inform them of my travel plans so that when they started to see overseas entries they would not suspect anything untoward. You see? I really am thoughtful and even sensible at times.
To be young, gifted and Thai
B Magazine, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 13/01/2019
» By the time we’re 11 years old, most of us know how to prepare something simple like a fried egg or a sandwich. But if we’re asked for more sophisticated fare, like lobster, for example, or, say, southern-style soup mousse with sablefish, then that would probably leave most of us scratching our heads.