Two Singaporean Bak Kut Teh Restaurants in Siam: Our Verdict
By stroke of coincidence or marketing, two Singaporean franchises selling bak kut teh have opened in Bangkok’s downtown. We visited both Old Street Bak...
Popularity 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 and No. 23 on the 2016 World's 50 Best Restaurants list.
Pride in Produce Puts Bangkok’s Or Tor Kor Market Among World’s Best
BANGKOK — Merchants at the Or Tor Kor Market say premium quality produce, long experience and wealthy customers means they were not surprised to learn it was recently ranked among the world’s best fresh markets.
Ben’s Cookies to Open Soon in Bangkok
BANGKOK — An English cookie company announced its next international branch will open in Bangkok to the delight of dessert fans.
Husband-Wife Food Cart Has Been Selling Addictive Roti for 32 Years
BANGKOK — Like clockwork, Teerapat kneads the dough, cracks the eggs, and fries the roti. He tosses cooked, golden squares to Pensri, who covers them with sugar and condensed milk, rolls them in paper, and collects money from customers.
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.
Bangkok Cafes Brew Opportunity for the Deaf
BANGKOK — “I’m deaf but happy to take care of you. Please point the menu to order” a sign on the counter reads in English.
No Mama Drama: Hangry Man Rages at Empty Noodles, Stomach
BANGKOK — It’s sad when three cups of Mama spell dinner, but sadder when all three lack noodles.
Bangkok’s Second Shake Shack Coming To The Emsphere
Bangkok - Shake Shack, the iconic New York-based burger brand, announces its second location in Bangkok at THE EMSPHERE, the vibrant retail destination in...
Where to Celebrate Chinese New Year in Bangkok
BANGKOK — Enter the Year of the Pig doing more than eating dumplings and wearing a qipao.
