Bangkok Metropolitan Administration invites all of Bangkok to join Winter Festival
The BMA announced that the Bangkok Winter Festival @Klong Phadung Krung Kasem would be held on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and again from December 22-24. The night festival will be…
Thai artists set new record as paintings fetch over 27 million THB in Hong Kong auction
Among the 11 world auction records set at the 20th/ 21st Century Art sale series on November 28-29 were: • Scream of Sorrowful by Thawan Duchanee, auctioned at HK$6,048,000 or…
Pad Thai tops the list in a recent poll on World’s Favourite Thai Food
Delicious Thailand food is universally regarded as some of the world’s finest. The variety of Thai cuisine, especially its world-acclaimed street food, is astounding, but mainly covers noodles, stir-fries, curries,…
Mayhem as customers flock to new CosMc’s restaurant in US
Long queues have formed outside the first branch of new McDonald’s concept brand CosMc’s – but will the new retro-themed, drinks-focused brand have staying power? Fast-food companies are dreaming of…
Vietnam awarded best rice in the world winner as Thailand drops back
The president of the Thai Rice Exporters Association, Chookiat Ophaswongse, said the ST25 rice variety from Vietnam was recognised as the best rice in the world this year, beating 30…
Jesse Darling wins 2023 Turner prize with rubbish sculpture
The Oxford-born artist won the £25,000 award for sculptures made of commonplace objects conveying ‘the messy reality of life’, and unsettling ‘notions of labour, class, Britishness and power’. Jesse Darling,…
A short history of Thai food
You probably know and love Thai food for its diversity of vibrant, exciting flavours. From its searing heat, to its addictive sourness and saltiness; exciting sweet treats, its comforting noodle…
Motor Expo 2023 at Impact Challenger
The Motor expo 2023 is an annual event taking place always at the Impact Challenger hall. This year takes place from November 30th to December 11th. For more information go…
Vikrom named in top 15 of Asia’s leading philanthropists
The unranked list highlights business leaders who are donating from their own fortunes and giving personal time and attention to their selected causes. The list does not include corporate philanthropy…
New red and purple lines in Bangkok to have fare capped at 20 THB
The EMV gates only accept EMV cards, which comprise Europay, MasterCard and Visa credit cards of any bank, as well as MasterCard and Visa debit cards of UOB and Krung…