Forget Table Snacks, Popcorn is Now in Beer
BANGKOK — Japanese brewers have a knack for interesting beer flavors and one of the craziest has recently hit the Thai capital. The post Forget Table Snacks, Popcorn is Now in Beer appeared first on...
View ArticleNo Mama Drama: Noodle-Maker Blows Lid Off Cups Conspiracy
BANGKOK — It may not be the location of flight MH370 or who killed JFK, but one news mystery now has an explanation. The post No Mama Drama: Noodle-Maker Blows Lid Off Cups Conspiracy appeared first...
View ArticleWine and Dine ‘Upstairs’ in a Faux French Garden
BANGKOK — A new wine bar is coming to a downtown Sukhumvit soi. The post Wine and Dine ‘Upstairs’ in a Faux French Garden appeared first on Khaosod English.
View ArticlePlease Don’t Feed Junk to Chunky Monks: HealthMin
BANGKOK — Health officials are urging Buddhists to offer healthier food as alms to monks in order to rein in their expanding waist sashes. The post Please Don’t Feed Junk to Chunky Monks: HealthMin...
View ArticleWaste Not: Hungry Mouths Fed by Rescued Food
Vegetables, pastries, fruits and sandwiches are just some of the food tossed daily from Bangkok’s hotels and restaraunts. Now two trucks are out collecting them for the less fortunate. The post Waste...
View ArticleTuk-Tuk to Brew Nitrogen Coffee at Bangkok Hospital
BANGKOK — Cold coffee. Infused with nitrogen. From taps in tuk-tuks. The post Tuk-Tuk to Brew Nitrogen Coffee at Bangkok Hospital appeared first on Khaosod English.
View ArticleYou Can Now Order (Some) Delivery Without the Plastic
BANGKOK — Order enough containers of pasta, Indian curry and fancy som tam and soon be overrun with enough sporks to open a shop. The post You Can Now Order (Some) Delivery Without the Plastic...
View ArticlePlastic Here to Stay, Vendors at ‘Model’ Market Say
BANGKOK — Days after an environment minister declared a famous fresh market would reduce plastic and Styrofoam use, vendors said Tuesday it was a pipe dream staged for the cameras. The post Plastic...
View ArticleTrendy Bangkok Soi to Throw Block Party
BANGKOK — Venues in a hip, old town soi along Charoen Krung will come together for a Sunday block party. The post Trendy Bangkok Soi to Throw Block Party appeared first on Khaosod English.
View ArticleTreat Thy Tummy to Bangkok Tapas-Hopping
BANGKOK — Forget bar-hopping for a while because now it’s time for tapas-tramping. The post Treat Thy Tummy to Bangkok Tapas-Hopping appeared first on Khaosod English.
View ArticleGreat Gatsby-San! Tenshino’s Japanese-French Fare Aims High
BANGKOK — A Japanese restaurant that looks like a French bistro and tastes like a marriage of sashimi and butter wants to redefine how much personality a hotel eatery is allowed to have. The post...
View ArticleTaco Bell to Bring Beefy Cheesy Eats to Bangkok
BANGKOK — Jonesing for a 7-layer burrito or other Tex-Mex hangover fast food? The post Taco Bell to Bring Beefy Cheesy Eats to Bangkok appeared first on Khaosod English.
View ArticleFried Chicken-Filled Stomachs Make Rescue Possible
CHIANG RAI — An army marches on its stomach – and Navy SEALs are no different. That’s why Parita Suwannawong, 53, started cooking since 3am on Thursday to make 300 servings of fried chicken and sticky...
View ArticleAt Nabah, Mughal Tastes Triumph in Soi 11
BANGKOK — Atop the roof of a hotel up past the nightlife playground of Soi Sukhumvit 11, Nabah Grill & Sky Lounge is a fusion affair with a split personality. The post At Nabah, Mughal Tastes...
View ArticleEat Sacred Veggies Behind Chatuchak Market
By Genevieve Glatsky Nestled behind the congested stalls of Chatuchak Weekend Market is a vegetarian food hall with roughly a dozen booths selling classic Thai dishes at curiously low prices. On...
View ArticleFloral-Themed Milk Drinks Almost ‘Too Good For You’
BANGKOK — On the top floor of what looks to be an old or possibly abandoned office building selling printers and modems in the Sathorn area are flowery drinks and floral decor to recharge one’s...
View ArticleTranslate Your Next Meal With New App
BANGKOK — “What’s this?” a friend asks, pointing to kanom piak poon on a menu. “A Thai dessert,” comes the reply. They then point at kanom thuay foo and kanom naam dokmai in succession. “That’s also a...
View ArticleWatch Czech Noir Film on Cold War Trials Next Week
BANGKOK — Prepare for a Saturday thrill next week when a noir Czech film screens at a downtown venue as part of the Contemporary World Film Series. Based in 1950s Czechoslovakia, “In The Shadow”...
View ArticleDance Zumba, Eat Brunch at ‘Exercise in Disguise’
BANGKOK — Swap a lazy Sunday for dance, workout and food next month when a downtown venue hosts a zumba and brunch session. September will get off to an active start when a Phra Khanong restaurant...
View ArticleJoe Sloane’s Philosophy of Happy Pig Slaughter
BANGKOK — Half of a pig lies open in front of the butcher. He expertly saws off its foot, separates the ribs and removes clumps of fat to be used for lard. Once deboned, the shoulder is seasoned with...
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