Category archives: Food & Drinks

The migration of restaurateurs from Thailand to the United States has been a boon to those of us who revel in the flavors of that part of the world. Their curries are nothing like those of India, which can be heavy with cumin, turmeric and cardamom, or the Caribbean for…

We have three restaurants in Bangkok, open year around. Our menu offers more than 50 recipes created by the founder May Kaidee herself. View Larger Map

By Soniaa Bakshi TODAY’S date – 11/12/13 – is the last time we will see three consecutive numbers line up for 90 years, and plenty of people are celebrating.Today is a day to Get Love of Your Life. Whether for its calendric significance or the luck factor, 11-12-13 is set…

Prime Minister and Defense Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has announced the dissolution of parliament amid the increasing pressure from the anti-government demonstrators. The Prime Minister made an official statement through the Television Pool of Thailand, announcing the dissolution of parliament, while calling for elections as soon as possible following a wave…

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has urged its personnel to work as normal on Monday and be prepared for any emergency, in the midst of the incoming mass protests. After a meeting to prepare for the upcoming mass protests against the government on Monday, the BMA announced that its officials…

The Airports of Thailand (AoT) has urged air passengers, who will leave from Suvarnabhumi International Airport tomorrow, to plan to arrive at the airport four hours before boarding time, in the wake of the incoming mass protests across Bangkok. As the anti-government protest declared its plan to hold mass protests…

As Microsoft promised during its BUILD developer conference earlier this year, the company today launched a first preview of its new maps app for Windows 8.1. The highlight of this release is the addition of 3D imagery, something Microsoft tried a few years ago with Bing Maps online but then…

The US Pacific Commander and the US ambassador have met with Thai Premier Yingluck Shinawatra, expressing concerns over the current political turmoil in Thailand. US Pacific Commander Admiral Samuel J. Locklear and US ambassador to Thailand Kristie Kennie yesterday paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister and Defense Minister Yingluck…

CENTRE POINT HOTEL SILOM Reminiscent Heritage… Centre Point Hotel Silom near the Chao Phraya River reminds visitors of Bangkok’s rich maritime history in the olden days. The road on which it is located is also the city’s first western-style thoroughfare with shop-houses lining both sides. Centre Point Hotel Silom, situated…

1395176_551496654927266_233493293_n Comfortable room with 1 king-size bed, 1 bathroon (Automatic Toilet Seat), specious living space, comprising retreat, kitchen and dining area. ♦ Free of charge for child under 12 years when using the existing bedding, exclude breakfast. ♦ Extra bed is not available for this room. Infant 0-3 year(s): Stay…