The global gastronauts of Bangalore
The Indian kitchen has seen much transformation in recent times. Pasta rubs shoulder with pakodas, a dal makhani is being edged out by a massaman curry and a sit-down dinner at someone’s home is just as likely to feature Italian, Thai or Mexican food as an all-out Indian menu. And…
If you can’t handle sitting on floor cushions, opt for the outdoor seating at Ruen Mallika
Herbs and spice may entice, but if you can’t tell galangal from lemongrass, much less state their medicinal properties, then Ruen Mallika is your best bet. The menu features colorful A4-sized images, with herbal ingredients and their health advantages listed for every dish. The two-story restaurant is housed in an…
Baan Kanitha’s decor is heavy on Thai antiques and traditional wooden furniture
A liberal use of wood, vaulted ceilings, terra-cotta tiled floors and faded pink napkins gives this 18-year old establishment a Thai country house ambiance. At first glance, the menu seems uninspiring, full of classics like “nuea pad nam mun hoi” (beef stir-fried in oyster sauce, 190 baht) and “sai ua”…
Charming Miracle of Laem Thaen Seafood Festival
Title: Charming Miracle of Laem Thaen Seafood Festival Location: Chonburi province Description: Charming Miracle of Laem Thaen Seafood Festival Date: August 19 – 20, 2011 Venue: Laem Thaen all – purpose terrace, Chonburi province Activities – Eating competitions – Musical performances – Fresh seafood market For more information: Saensuk Municipality…
Aura Spa plans to expand pan India
Aura Thai Spa Services Private Limited (ATSSPL), a Dubai-based Spa and Wellness service brand is soon coming up with four centres in Delhi and one centre each in Goa, Allahabad and Varanasi via franchising. Also, the company is aiming to open 300 spas by 2015. Currently, Aura Spa has four operational…
Durians World Expo
Title: Durians World Expo Location: Chanthaburi Link out: Click here Description: Durians World Expo Date: May, 2011 Venue: Triangle Cheay Farm Public Park, capital district, Chantaburi. Activities: -Local Girl’s Beauty Contest. -Fruit Contest. -Local Raft Contest. -Eating Fruit Competition. For more information : Cheay Farm Public Park, Capital district, Chantaburi…
Was Nehru’s action 55 years ago an unpardonable ?
Since long India has been fighting for a place as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). However, this struggle for a permanent UNSC seat is turning out to be a losing battle and would seemingly continue to be so for a variety of reasons for possibly…
Happy Diwali!
May you be showered with happiness, peace and prosperity in the coming year.
BOMBAY BLUES (KHAO SARN – RAMBUDTREE ROAD)
BOMBAY BLUES (KHAO SARN – RAMBUDTREE ROAD) Towards the end of soi rambuttri Bangkok, Thailand
Grammys to feature 3-D Jackson film
The 3-D mania fuelled by the success of Avatar is coming to the Grammy awards at the end of the month. Organisers announced on Wednesday that the January 31 ceremony will feature a 3-D tribute to Michael Jackson culled from a clip he made for his hit Earth Song that…