Wat Throws Free Durian Buffet for Labor Day
SAMUT SAKHON — Crowds are flocking to a local temple that is holding a free-for-all durian buffet to celebrate Labor Day.
Wat Tha Mai in...
Review: Tim Hortons is a Serious Newcomer in Bangkok Donut Ring
BANGKOK — Despite waiting two months for the hype to die down and the desire to avoid crowds due to the coronavirus, I couldn’t keep myself away from Tim Hortons.
Bar B Q Plaza Recalls Beef Over Mystery Lumps
BANGKOK — A major barbecue chain is recalling a shipment of beef Tuesday after a photo appeared online of lumpy meat served at one of its restaurants.
Bangkok’s Beam Nightclub to Host Music, Art Fest
BANGKOK — Thonglor dance destination Beam will host a full-on festival in November.
Has Michelin Ruined ‘Modern’ Thai Food? Laureates Weigh In.
BANGKOK — Instagrammables, fancy plating, Michelin stars – some see them as marketing tricks that standardize the Thai food scene, others as a classy...
Bangkok 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 with their lives.
Plastic 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.
Waste 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.
Michelin Introduces ‘Green Star’ for Sustainable Dining in Thailand
BANGKOK — The Michelin Guide announced Thursday it will award a “Green Star” to restaurants distinguished for their environment-friendly practices.
The Votes Are In: Thailand Chooses Their 2021 Vegan Faves
BANGKOK — Want to keep off the meat and dairy for even just one day a week? Here are some certified vegan crowd-favorite places in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Phuket.