‘Love, Money, and Obligation’: Why (Some) Isaan Women Love Farangs
A recently-published book by anthropologist Patcharin Lapanun argues that the interracial relationships between a Northeastern Thai women and a Western men do not only create a new generation of luk khrueng mixed-race, but also a new wave of middle class in these villages.
Supanniga’s Charming Trat Cuisine Now Serving Up Granny’s Staples at Charoenkrung
BANGKOK — In a city where one fad cafe opens as another closes, Supanniga Eating Room has just opened its fourth branch in late September, serving up both familiar and new Trat cuisine dishes with Isaan influence.
Gnaw on Legendary Spare Ribs in This Phayathai Retro Hotel
BANGKOK — For more than five decades, a hotel dining room near BTS Phayathai has served countless barbecue pork spare ribs that never failed to...
Our Countries Suffer From Same Stereotypes: French Ambassador to Thailand
BANGKOK — A glance at the swanky department stores in Bangkok’s luxury malls like an advertisement for french presence in Thailand, with high-end fashion...
Princess Sirindhorn Thanks China for Friendship Medal (Photos)
BEIJING (Xinhua) — President Xi Jinping on Sunday presented national medals and honorary titles of the People's Republic of China (PRC), the highest state honors, to dozens of individuals ahead of the 70th founding anniversary of the PRC.
Mask On: PM2.5 Smog Returns to Bangkok
BANGKOK — Mask on, it’s not fog. The capital on Monday morning found itself ranked as the second most polluted city in the world, according to an independent monitoring service.
Opinion: Why Hasn’t the Greta Thunberg Effect Hit Thailand?
Why do some people feel so threatened by Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg?
Future Forward Admits to Hiring A Lobbyist for Thanathorn’s US Visit
BANGKOK — Top government officials on Friday ordered a probe into the Future Forward Party after it admitted to hiring an American lobbyist to facilitate the party leader's visit to the US in July.
The Bangkok Drip Coffee Shop Where Caffeine Meets Meditation
BANGKOK — Regulars at Bangkok’s famous ‘Gallery Drip Coffee’ might come for the caffeine jolt, but they stay for the relaxing process of watching...
One in 10 Thais Have Marital Problems Due to Alcohol, Survey Says
BANGKOK — About 10 percent of Thais say they have experienced marital and family problems because of someone else’s drinking habit, according to a...
