The Fruit That Yawns and Goes Boo The Bengal currant has the strangest name in Thai, but its fabled health-giving powers are back in fashion Words: Ariya Chaiyarit Photo & Style: Samatcha Apaisuwan The bright pink, berry-sized Bengal currant (Carissa carandas)...
Delicious Discs of Gold Glistening fishcakes with a delightfully ‘bouncy’ texture, Thot Mun Pla Krai are a sought-after palate pleaser Words: Sarita Urupongsa Thot Mun Pla Krai (clown featherback fishcakes) are a classic Thai delicacy that usually feature high on...
Northern Secrets The hidden gems of Phayao province make for a perfect treasure hunt by car. Words by Phoowadon Duangmee Phayao province in northern Thailand hovers under the tourism radar thanks to its proximity to Chiang Mai, Lampang and Chiang Rai. But its many...
End of Buddhist Lent Thailand, Laos | 28 Oct 2023 Ok Phansa marks the end of rainy season and the three-month Buddhist Lent. Falling on the full moon of the 12th lunar month, the holy day is marked in most parts of Thailand and in Laos, where it is known as Boun Ok...
Running for Children Luang Prabang | 28 Oct 2023 The Luang Prabang Half Marathon (LPHM) raises funds for the Lao Friends Hospital for Children (LFHC) to support its mission of providing free healthcare to over 30,000 children per year. As well as helping this noble...
