Dear Mr. KIA, I’m thinking about bringing my pet over to Thailand. However, I read on some forums that once the animal arrives at the Thai airport, the customs officer will try every possible means to make you pay a series of “surcharges,” which include import duty, overtime, etc. People say they’re just making you pay because you’re farang. (read more...)
SCORPIO (Oct 23-Nov 21): “It has been my experience that the most powerful starting point for any endeavor is not the question ‘What do I want?’, but what does Life want from me?” says philosopher Eckhardt Tolle, I offer that meditation to you, Scorpio, as you slip into the reinvent yourself phase of your cycle. (read more...)
It's that time of the year again. On Nov 12, we'll all be heading to a little piece of water to launch our krathong. Whether you're just looking for a DIY krathong idea or a romantic dinner cruise, we've got you covered. (read more...)
Ian Chalermkittichai After making a name for himself in New York, the globe-trotting celebrity chef returns to Bangkok with his ambitions still as strong as ever. (read more...)
There’s talk of moving the 14th ASEAN summit (to be held this December) to Chiang Mai. Apparently, Pattaya was already booked for a Russian dentists’ (well it was some business involved in pulling teeth) convention. As for Bangkok, forget about it. (read more...)
Run by a family of restaurateurs with Japanese and Thai eateries on Narathiwat, Bella Casa’s menu borders on fusion. The dirtiest word in cooking, fusion here stands for a home-style cuisine that has kept up with the times and integrated Asian and Western infl uences. Despite this, some dishes remain quite classic, like the Chinese spring rolls (B75). (read more...)
The four fundamentals of Southern cooking are, saltiness, sourness, seafood and, most importantly, spiciness. Janhom has all four foundations solidly laid down, making it top for authentic Southern cuisine in the capital. Here, there is no sugar to accommodate Bangkokians and only solid tongues can take the heat. (read more...)
