Slay Some Tacos at New Asoke Mexican Joint
BANGKOK — In need of autentico Mexican street food with a south-beach summer vibe? Head down to the Asoke area where a chef from Mexico City is opening a new taqueria later this month.
View Article‘Double Dogs’ Doubles Down on Fine Tea in Bangkok’s Chinatown
BANGKOK — The irony of Bangkok’s Chinatown is that it’s hard to find a tea house that specializes in brewing fine tea. There’s virtually no competition on Yaowarat Road, with only one standalone shop...
View ArticleCraft ‘N Roll: Head West to Biggest Beer Fest
KANCHANABURI — Take three-hour ride out of the capital to enjoy a weekend getaway downing fine craft beer in a tropical garden next along the Khwae Yai River.
View ArticleNeon Night Market Opens Thursday
BANGKOK — A new downtown market will light up Thursday evening with more than 900 cafes, bars and restaurants on 10-rai of land.
View ArticleBehold ‘Changchui,’ Fashionista’s ‘Careless’ Dream
BANGKOK — On a spacious 11 rai of land in western Bangkok sits a collection of fabulous half-finished structures, something else, and at the center of it all, the silver fuselage of a Lockheed L-1011...
View ArticleLab Finds Fish Sauces Botulism-Free
BANGKOK — Forty brands of fish sauce were declared botulism-free on Monday.
View ArticleCheeto That Looks Like Harambe Sells for $100,000
A Cheeto that bears a resemblance to slain gorilla Harambe has sold for nearly USD$100,000 (3.5 million baht) on eBay.
View ArticleWays to Celebrate Valentine’s With Your Own Bad Self
BANGKOK — Dodge Cupid’s arrow and celebrate the love Tuesday with some interesting Valentine’s Day alternatives.
View ArticlePuad Khee! Rose Tea is the New Laxative Trend
BANGKOK — A specialist in alternative medicine Friday people should take it easy with the pink-colored cups of tea which have spread online in photos recently.
View ArticlePopularity and Profits: Bangkok’s Chefs Anxiously Await ‘Asia’s 50 Best’
BANGKOK — “Do I care? Yes. Nervous? No. Excited? Yes.” We're in the middle of a photo shoot in Bangkok's Gaggan, the No. 1 restaurant in Asia on both the 2015 and 2016 Asia's 50 Best Restaurants lists...
View ArticleNew Labels and Tax Take on Thailand’s Junk Food Problem
BANGKOK — Since early this year, a person with leafy arms has begun appearing on food packaging to signify the difference between shameful midnight snacks and healthier fare.
View ArticleWatch ‘Asia’s 50 Best’ Winners Announced Live (Video)
BANGKOK — Watch the awards show for “Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants” being held in live right now, Tuesday night, in Bangkok. Update: Threeplay: Bangkok’s Gaggan Tops Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants, Again 1...
View ArticleThreeplay: Bangkok’s Gaggan Tops Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants, Again
BANGKOK — A Bangkok Indian restaurant topped the “Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants” list for a third consecutive year on Tuesday.
View ArticleTaste a Fancy Feast at Bangkok Gourmet Fest
BANGKOK — Let your tongue bear witness to the world’s food culture, from fancy French-style crepes, fresh Italian truffles, Michelin-starring sushi and rare Chor Muang Thai dumplings.
View ArticleActivists Fear for Fate of Cute Baby Cow in Video
CONCORD, New Hampshire — So much for sharing the good news about a newborn calf named Pitcher Diego.
View ArticleCoke Has ‘Outgrown’ Cola, Supports Sugar Guidelines
NEW YORK — Coke says it supports the World Health Organization's guidelines for limiting added sugar, as the company works on repairing its image in public health circles and reshaping its business.
View ArticleBangkok Youth Cook Their Way to Better Futures, One Spicy Pepper at a Time
BANGKOK — Bam and Boom come from the modest Wachiratham Sathit community in southern Bangkok. They lacked the funds to go beyond middle school and sought a way to continue their studies and do more...
View ArticleHigher Booze Tax Doesn’t Mean Higher Booze Tax: Tax Office
BANGKOK — Changes to alcohol taxes won’t leave a sour taste for consumers, tax authorities said Monday.
View ArticleStar Power: Michelin Guide Coming to Thailand
BANGKOK — Bangkok’s rising stature as a place for fine dining will get the ultimate nod from the authorities on world-class cuisine when the Michelin Guide launches here later this year.
View Article7 Places to Drink Like the Irish for Bangkok St. Patrick’s Day
BANGKOK — Be cool and say “Slainte!” next Friday instead of “cheers” when pubs everywhere celebrate alcohol’s most sacred day.
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