A Guide to Demystifying Chinese New Year Snacks in Thailand
BANGKOK — You’ve seen them everywhere comes Chinese New Year – those pink fluffy flour, gluey rice wrapped in banana leafs, boiled poultry, and other foodstuff associated with the occasion, but you might not know what they are, or their meaning.
Where to Welcome Year of the Rat in Bangkok
BANGKOK — Whether you’re into snacking on deep fried pork while watching Chinese acrobats and lion dances, sipping on craft cocktails in your bespoke qipao, or cheering to teen girl idols, there’s something for everyone in Bangkok for Chinese New Year this Saturday.
Review: For Sweat-Free Bangkok Sightseeing, Consider Hop-On Hop-Off Buses
As it turns out, it wasn’t a bad idea at all, especially if you are a first-time visitor to Bangkok.
Kumamon to Visit Thai Fans This Weekend at Iconsiam
BANGKOK — One of Japan’s most beloved mascots, Kumamon, is coming to wiggle wackily while promoting his prefecture’s produce this weekend at Iconsiam.
Eco-Design, Art, Workshops Collide at Bangkok Design Week 2020
BANGKOK — A well-designed chair, public transport station, and green spaces are the keys to better living in Thailand – at least, that’s the message of the upcoming art festival.
From Drug Dealer to Stage Actor: Play Gives Youths New Life
PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN — Four years ago when he was only 17, Tossawat was arrested for using and selling drugs. But on Tuesday night, he was a leading actor for a play that aimed to inspire teens like him to turn their lives around.
Review: Citylight Coffee Shines in the Shadow of Sex Tourism
BANGKOK — Citylight Coffee, a 5-year-old coffeehouse, is on a dual mission in the red light district of Nana: to serve good food and drinks, and to help those who fled the slavery of forced sex work.
Cheer On to Boat Races for Elephant Charity This February
BANGKOK — Cheer for your favorite paddlers and munch on street food riverside as kites swoop through the air this February, with some benefit going to our pachyderm friends.
BTS Again Floats Plan to Close, Rebuild Saphan Taksin Station
BANGKOK — Skytrain officials on Wednesday hinted that the long-delayed plan to expand a popular station close to Taksin Bridge may be implemented within the “beginning of this year.”
Purple vs the Rest: Thai Twitter Rages Over Favorite Pipo Jelly Flavor
BANGKOK — Red, orange, purple, yellow – who’s the best of all? A deep seated color-coded division is stirring a heated debate on Thai internet on Wednesday.
