An underrated neighbourhood for a street food paradise When asked where to grab a quick bite, I hazard a guess that Bantadthong Road, would unsurprisingly not be the top answer.…
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Som Tam Foon Talop
posted by Korakot Punlopruksa November 29, 2019Perfect afternoon refuelling spot One of my joyful moments when going to Chatuchak weekend market is the food. There are so many restaurants and one of my favourites is ‘Som…
The Humble Banana
posted by Rosalind Yunibandhu November 25, 2019Sometimes the answers to difficult challenges can lie in our own backyards—and, for some, quite literally. This thought crossed my mind as I concurrently pondered the sorry state of the…
Into the Hood: Charoen Krung
posted by Chris Watson November 13, 2019A dynamic melting pot in a new-old neighbourhood To most Bangkokians, Charoenkrung Road, meaning ‘prosperity of the city,’ has long been synonymous with trading companies, jewellery, gold and silver merchants…
Galloping Gourmets
posted by Samantha Proyrungtong November 11, 2019Too many chefs may spoil the broth, but can a restaurant run without its leader on the premises? “The chef is not in tonight.’’ Hands up if this scenario sounds…
Tom Waller’s “The Cave” Hits Bangkok Cinemas
posted by Joe Cummings /CPA Media November 6, 2019Thai-Irish director wins the race to turn the astonishing Thai cave rescue story into a film Whether it came from his Irish Catholic father and the years spent at a…
Jitti Chompee
posted by Dr. Tom Vitayakul November 1, 2019A man’s journey from choreography and performing arts to cultural festivals has transformed right before our eyes Sometimes a person’s professional paths can take several twists and turns like dance…
Play Farm
posted by Korakot Punlopruksa September 30, 2019Many times, the environment of a place is more important than the location itself, such place exists at Play Farm and Play Café in Thepharak district. Located a few hundred metres…
Flash in the Pan
posted by Samantha Proyrungtong September 25, 2019Does luxury always mean quality? Thailand’s chefs weigh in on the debate about the real meaning of luxury Caviar. Foie gras. Wagyu. Truffle. Lobster. The list goes on. With increasing…
Khao Pook Nga: Mochi of the Highlands
posted by Rosalind Yunibandhu September 24, 2019We’re standing in a semi-circle in a red-dirt yard, sipping hot coffee blossom tea, and before us is a towering Akha tribal version of Thor, wielding a gigantic 4-foot wooden pestle.…