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The durian buffet on May 1, 2019 at Wat Tha Mai. Left: Wat Tha Mai / Facebook. Right: Paporn Pibulporn / Facebook

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.
Saawaan’s petit fours: from left, a durian chocolate, a mango sheet with a passionfruit filling; a magnolia meringue and a sour orange mousse.

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.
Piles of Styrofoam trays await durian-hungry customers Tuesday at the Or Tor Kor Market in Bangkok.

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.
A boy eats papaya donated to House of Blessing Foundation.

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.

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