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Thailand’s mango and sticky rice has been in the international spotlight ever since young Thai rapper Milli – Danupa Kanateerakul devoured the Thai dessert during her live performance at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2022 early this month. The 19-year-old rapper has given such impetus to the dish that sales of this summer sweet
Now in his 60s, Chainarong Na Nakorn is determined to give visitors the opportunity to learn more about Phang Nga while also encouraging the new generation to appreciate their roots and the history of their hometown. He’s chosen to do that through art with the “Mystery of a Beautiful Town in the Valley” exhibition. Running
Everyone has heard of the Similan Islands, Surin Islands, and James Bond Island, but when it comes to enchanting islands in the Andaman Sea, Phang-nga Province has more to offer than usual headline acts. Ko Phra Thong is only an hour’s ride in a long-tail boat from Khura Buri. Here, the beauty lies in simplicity. The
Marking the sixth year of its presence in Thailand, the Michelin Guide today announced its expansion into the Northeast region or Isan, selecting four provinces to represent Isan’s unique and rich cuisine as well as its nature and cultural heritage. The Guide joined up with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in hosting a press
Walking down a dark and quiet alley next to a Buddhist temple or a graveyard at night is probably not a great idea. However, going to the museum at night and searching for beauty in the dark is not only a cool notion but also very rewarding. And that’s exactly what the Bangkok National Museum
The mango sticky rice craze continues in Thailand, after female rapper, Danupha “Minnie” Kanateerakul, a.k.a Milli, ate the Thai dessert during her performance at the Coachella event last weekend. This has prompted diplomatic missions in Thailand to join in. The US embassy in Bangkok posted an edited photo of Mount Rushmore, depicting the four sculptures of the
Kenny G, Grammy-award winner and legendary American jazz saxophonist, is all set to bring jazz (and blues) back to Hua HinBeach on May 7. The International Jazz & Blues Festival 2022 will be held at Hua Hin’s True Sport Arena, a two–hour drive south of Bangkok, showing the world that Thailand’s reopening to the global
At Bangkok National Museum, which is within easy walking distance from Khaosan Road and the Grand Palace, you can celebrate the Thai New Year in a traditional and subtle way. The Fine Arts Department and Bangkok National Museum have rolled out a Songkran celebration that has nothing to do with water fights but everything to
For anyone who has lived in Thailand for more than a year, Songkran time is unforgettable. The bright yellow flowers, called Golden Shower or ratchaphruek, burst into bloom weeks ahead, adding to the build-up to this vibrant festival. If you are organized enough and plan well in advance, you would be at some scenic beach
Eighty-year-old Chalong does not just sit at home waiting for his monthly government subsidy payment. Instead, he keeps himself busy doing odd jobs four days a week. “What I want more than state assistance is a job,” the octogenarian says. “I want to make a living. I prefer using money I have earned myself.” Chalong
Lockdowns forced children to move online for learning and play, putting them at risk of harm including sexual exploitation and abuse. Unsurprisingly, predators have taken full advantage of the unprecedented health crisis to target children who, in Thailand as well as much of the rest of the world, did not receive proper online supervision by
Nine Thai restaurants raise the flag at the 10th annual culinary excellence awards Sorn, the chef Supaksorn ‘Ice’ Jonsiri’s celebrated restaurant, raised the flag for authentic Southern Thai cuisine, rising nine places in Asia’s best’s 50 Best Restaurant list to No 2 and winning the best Thai restaurant accolade. The southern Thai restaurant came second only
