Fake Tickets Pour Cold Water on Lottery Fever (Photos)
CHANTHABURI — A rash of fake lottery tickets earlier this month in several provinces prompted a surge of distrust that has vendors seeking to repair confidence two days before the next big draw.
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.
A Look at Those Who Built What They Will Never See
BANGKOK — The hands raising Bangkok’s luxurious spires live in a parallel world of tin-roof shanties, a glimpse of which will be available at an exhibition opening next week.
Taste a Fancy Feast at Bangkok Gourmet Fest
BANGKOK — Let your tongue bear witness to the world’s food culture, from fancy French-style crepes, fresh Italian truffles, Michelin-starring sushi and rare Chor Muang Thai dumplings.
Nuclear Living vs. Chinese Tradition at ‘Made by Microwave’
BANGKOK — While the sight of a woman’s head in a microwave with six burning joss sticks may recall Sylvia Plath, the image is a local illustrator’s reflection on the collission of her heritage and modern life.
The Imperfect Love of ‘Echo & Narcissus’ in Mixed-Media
BANGKOK — The tragic love story of a cursed nymph who falls for a lovely man in love with his own reflection will be staged with a Thai dancer, Belgian pianist and visual imagery this weekend.
Threeplay: Bangkok’s Gaggan Tops Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants, Again
BANGKOK — A Bangkok Indian restaurant topped the “Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants” list for a third consecutive year on Tuesday.
New Labels and Tax Take on Thailand’s Junk Food Problem
BANGKOK — Since early this year, a person with leafy arms has begun appearing on food packaging to signify the difference between shameful midnight snacks and healthier fare.
Wonders Never Cease at Wonderfruit Festival 3.0
Despite a postponement that meant cancellations and ticket prices more exclusive than inclusive, Wonderfruit returned for a third year in strong form to remind...
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.
