Thainess with a Twist
As a former food critic, I was lucky enough to experience many great cuisines and five-star service from many fancy restaurants. When I visited Osha Thai Restaurant & Bar, it wasn’t just about the pleasure of my palate alone, but the
Masala Musings
While Thai food is hard to beat, one fabulous reason for living in Bangkok is the chance to be exposed to plenty of other great cuisines from around Asia as well. Indian food is well represented here, and while it
Transportation and Escaping Poverty
Last year while I followed my husband to a conference in Finland, I came across an article in the local newspaper discussing “transport poverty” in Finland. This concept was completely new to me and it has since piqued my interest.
The Allure of Freelancing
September is the last month of the year’s third quarter, a good time to take stock of your career before the end of the year creeps by. For those looking for a new job, better get started before the hiring season
Market Buzz in Klong Toey
In addition to many other positives, Bangkok is blessed with many and varied markets. These come in all shapes and sizes from regular, fixed, standing night and day markets, ad-hoc street versions, pop-up examples, traditional style, modern high-end, and sometimes just
Safeguarding Bangpratun
My father and my aunt always enjoy reminiscing about their childhood. Back then, whenever they were hungry they found things around the house to cook and eat – literally nothing from a grocery store or a restaurant, but all things
Krungthep on Two Wheels
I spent most of my thirties bicycling around the world, 45,000 kilometers to be precise, and at that time, the bicycle lifestyle to me represented the ultimate in freedom, healthy living, and becoming non-dependent on oil. Moving to Bangkok changed all
Tapping into Preventive Healthcare
Thailand’s booming medical and healthcare sector continues to attract foreigners seeking relatively inexpensive and reliable medical treatment. While this trend is not going anywhere soon, more and more health-conscious Thais are underscoring the importance of investing in health by adopting
AI-powered HUAWEI nova 3 and 3i
HUAWEI recently unveiled two new smartphones of the “nova” series for selfie lovers: “HUAWEI nova 3” and “HUAWEI nova 3i”. The devices come equipped with four cameras each and powered by AI technology. The AI feature raises picture quality, especially when
SCB and The Mall launch – ‘SCB M’ credit card
Siam Commercial Bank and The Mall Group have joined forces to launch “SCB M”, a co-branded credit card designed to provide shoppers with a seamless online and offline shopping experience under the concept of “Call it eMperience”. The credit card