HOTEL NIKKO BANGKOK

Stayed: Hotel Nikko Bangkok Words: Srinit SuwannasakPhotos: Courtesy of Hotel Nikko Bangkokk A few minutes on foot from Thonglor skytrain station, Hotel Nikko Bangkok offers travellers warmth and comfort in elegant interiors. A minimalist design brings together...

CRUNCHY RUBIES

Gems of Delight When the weather gets hot, chill out with a bowl of ice-cold ‘rubies’ Words: Sarita Urupongsa The name of the Thai dessert Thabthim Krob means “Crunchy Rubies” – describing the plump gems that burst between your teeth like pomegranate seeds as you bite...

MANGOSTEEN QUEEN OF FRUITS

Chilling with the Queen of Fruits Looking like a purple tennis ball with a funny green hat, the mangosteen has been crowned a foodie favourite alongside King Durian. Words: Chusri NgamprasertPhoto: Kay Choomongkol Cherished for its delicious mix of sweet and tangy...

NAM PHRIK

A Bold Bowl of Flavour Oozing complex flavours, the simple-looking dip known as Nam Phrik is a masterpiece in disguise Words: Sarita Urupongsa Thai cuisine is strikingly bold, with a unique taste that both surprises and delights the senses. Among its abundant recipes...

ABOARD HUA HIN

All Aboard for Hua Hin! There’s no better place for a quick, quiet getaway from the bustling capital Words by Suthima T. Bangkokians looking for a quick escape tend to head for the nearest seaside destination, which usually means Hua Hin. Not only is this little town...