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The embers of tradition
B Magazine, Story & photos by Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 26/07/2020
» Grilling is preferable for many people as it makes food more aromatic and palatable. This cooking method is not only associated with flavour but also reflects characteristics of communities, types of fuel wood, cooking time, meticulousness of the cook and the adjustment of grilling tools to fit the purpose.
Keeping up with Norah Jones
B Magazine, Chanun Poomsawai, Published on 26/07/2020
» Does anyone recall the precise moment when jazz finally crossed over to mainstream pop? Here's a hint if your memories prove a little hazy: "My heart is drenched in wine/ But you'll be on my mind... Forever."
Songs for life, for life
B Magazine, Chanun Poomsawai, Published on 28/06/2020
» Say what you will about Carabao and their sometimes questionable politics, there's no denying that they remain one of the most influential phleng phuea chiwit (songs for life) pioneers Thailand has ever seen.
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.
Looking at the positives of lockdown
B Magazine, Story by Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 17/05/2020
» Covid-19 is like a command from Mother Nature ordering us to stay still. Of course, it is natural that after staying at home for a while, many people are craving freedom and are anxious to resume their usual lifestyle. People are frustrated by not knowing when the lockdown order will come to an end or at least ease up. However, when looking at the situation from a different perspective, being forced to restrict your movement has a silver lining as it has brought tremendous advantages and remarkable social values worthy for us to adhere to in a new normal way of life.
Y2K Redux
B Magazine, Chanun Poomsawai, Published on 03/05/2020
» Born in Japan and raised in London, Rina Sawayama is an artist caught between two cultures and identities.
Stop the slaughter
B Magazine, Story by Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 05/04/2020
» Jirayu Kiatrungwilaikul accidentally hit a URL while surfing the web that led him to a shocking video of a fox skinned alive and left to die.
Hail the hawkers' haab
B Magazine, Story & photos by Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 29/03/2020
» If you ever come across a hawker selling khanom jeen namya (rice noodles in fish and anchovy curry sauce) in a flea market upcountry, you will see diners sitting on small stools in front of the haab (the hawkers' containers loaded with food), with their left hand holding a plate and right hand holding a spoon.
Exotic sites and wild creatures
B Magazine, Story & photos by Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 02/02/2020
» Leaving the popular resort town of Pokhara in late afternoon, our van wove its way through the sprawling hillside roads heading to Chitwan, the lowlands in south central Nepal.
Fish tales
B Magazine, Story & photos by Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 02/02/2020
» Seafood's popularity can be attributed to various reasons. Firstly, marine creatures come from nature. Secondly, each type of marine animal has its own taste and smell and can be prepared in many different ways. Seafood comes in all sizes and prices. However, size and price do not really matter. The main concern to buyers is freshness.