Khanom Mo Kaeng

A Taste of History First created in the 1700s, Thailand’s very own version of traditional custard, Khanom Mo Kaeng, has stood the test of changing times and tastes. Words: Sarita Urupongsa The traditional Thai dessert Khanom Mo Kaeng may look like a western custard,...

Compu Ma Miao

Beauty and the Boost The elegant Malay rose apple is a juicy and aromatic treat, but also packed with goodness Words: Ariya Chaiyarit Photo & Style: Samatcha Apaisuwan Called Compu Ma Miao in Thai, the Malay rose apple is native to most of Southeast Asia,...

A Secret Recipe

For the Love of Curry Crazy for Southeast Asian curries? Find out how to make the real thing in your own kitchen Words & Photos: Chef Santi Wongsawat It’s no surprise to me that Phanaeng is considered the best curry in the world. This is not because I’ve always...

Smells with Benefits

A Delicacy That Divides The world’s love-hate relationship with Thailand’s infamous ‘stink beans’ Words: Sarita Urupongsa Delicious or disgusting? Diners are often divided by Thailand’s famous “stink beans”. However, along with their pungent fragrance, they come...

City of Monkeys

Swinging through History in Lop Buri Follow the tailed tour guides on a journey through Siam’s past in Thailand’s ‘Monkey City’ Words by Phoowadon Duangmee Take a two-hour train ride north from Bangkok and you swing into Lop Buri, the “Monkey City” where more than...