Features and long-form coverage of culture, travel, food, and tradition
Women are said to be happiest and most beautiful on their wedding day, with the love of their life by their side. However, many brides are left shocked and in tears when the groom breaks off the relationship suddenly and without warning. The emotional damage can be huge – but the financial penalty can be
London (AFP) – Danish establishment “Geranium” has been crowned number one in the coveted list of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants this year, which left a bad taste for shunned French chefs. Ranked 39th, “Sorn” in Bangkok, which specializes in fine Southern Thai food and has two Michelin stars, is the only restaurant in Thailand on the
Recently discovered under the ground, several ancient sculptures are now adding to the attractions of the already splendid Grand Palace. They have drawn public attention not just for their looks but also for their charming and interesting historical background. Upon hearing about the new decorations around the Grand Palace last week, tourists flocked to see
Concerned about the impacts of rapidly urbanizing communities, some municipalities in Thailand are shaping their future development to provide new opportunities for local populations and coming up with solutions to better manage their urban development pathways. Under the strategic plan of the Office of National Higher Education Science Research and Innovation Policy Council (NXPO)’s Program
The National Gallery is getting inked. Its temporary exhibition, “Trance Figuration: Tattoos from birth to death”, which runs through August, focuses on Thai and Southeast Asian culture through sacred tattoos. The mixed-media showcase lets visitors and body art enthusiasts explore the sacred tattoos of Thailand and Southeast Asia through the eyes of a French photographer. The
Anyone interested in design, textile, culture, and history should make a point of visiting the Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles in July before one of the main exhibitions, “The Power of Love”, draws to a close. The Ratsadakorn-bhibhathana Building, which houses the museum, is one of the lesser-known buildings inside the grand palace, but it
On 16 July 2020 in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, Chiang Rai hotelier and entrepreneur Narumon Nilmanon set up a group on Facebook to promote reading among Thai people. Together with a few friends, Narumon co-founded a community on Facebook called “Samakom Pai-ya Nang-sue”. “Samakom” means a club and “Pai-ya” is slang used by this
Well off the beaten tourist track, the island of Ko Kho Khao offers a tranquil beach, water buffaloes roaming a secret airfield, and unspoiled beauty. The island, which is only a short boat trip from the shore of Phang Nga, served as a landing point for early settlers who later spread across the Malay Peninsula.
Anyone can now grow cannabis plants at home following registration with authorities via a mobile app as well as use and sell them in Thailand. The change in the law comes after the country decriminalized cannabis and hemp on June 9, making it the first country in Asia to remove the plant from its narcotics
Thailand is mourning veteran Thai art critic and artist practitioner Thanom Chapakdee, who was best known for practicing what he liked to refer to as the “Aesthetics of Resistance” calling for “people power” and democracy for decades. Thanom passed away on the afternoon of June 27 at his home in Si Sa Ket at the
Thailand is not the first country to legalize the cultivation and sale of cannabis and hemp for recreational use, but it requires a well-planned approach and preparation to ensure people’s safety. To commercialize the crops, the seller needs to have the proper training and know-how, to deliver the consumer the real benefit and minimize harm.
On a hot and sticky day, there’s nothing quite like a scoop (or two) of strawberry sherbet to cool the mind and body. But what was once regarded as a summer treat, ice cream is today an indulgence enjoyed in all weathers and at any time of day. Some of this can be put down
