133 Thailand Restaurants, Food Carts Earn Michelin ‘Bib Gourmond’ Seal
The Michelin Guide Thailand edition gave 133 Thai restaurants its “Bib Gourmand” seal in its 2022 edition. Of the 133, 33 are newcomers to the...
Phetchaburi Unique Foods Lands Thai Province on UNESCO Creative Cities List
Phetchaburi Province has been accepted as Thailand’s latest member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in the field of gastronomy. Phetchaburi is the fifth province...
Phuket Restaurants Get OK to Sell Alcohol Again
After openly defying the island’s alcohol ban and being raided by police, restaurants in Phuket can resume sellng booze on Oct. 1. Bars, nightclubs, pubs,...
Know a Crazy Thai? Blame the Chili Peppers
Chilies have been a hot topic in nutritional research for years now and, having acquired a penchant for them since first landing at Don...
Thailand, Vietnam Strengthen Ties Over Bowls of Massaman Curry
Thailand’s world-famous Massaman curry is no longer just a tasty dish but a diplomatic tool that is furthering ties with Vietnam. Due to the uptick...
Plan to Allow Mall Restaurants to Open for Delivery Helps Only...
No direct orders or delivery allowed, forcing restaurants to pay Foodpanda, Grab up to 45% commissions
Food-Delivery Apps Pledge to Cut Single-Use Plastic
Leading food-delivery companies joined the government and state enterprises in a pledge to reduce use of single-use plastics in their services. Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa...
Mooncake Sales Fall Flat Without Chinese Tourists
Mooncake sales are shrinking by about 16 percent due to economic problems, Kasikorn Research Center said Friday. The center estimated mooncake sales this year at...
Michelin Guide Thailand Plans New Awards, Green Certification
The 2021 Michelin Guide Thailand will include two new awards and a new distinction that inspire young chefs, better service and environmental sustainability. Tourism Authority...
Sizzler USA Goes Bust, But Thailand Salad Bar Lives On
Don’t worry Thailand, your unlimited salad, soup and pasta bar isn’t going away after the Sizzler steakhouses in the United States filed for bankruptcy...
Vivin Launches Grocerant With 10% Off at Ekamai Gourmet Restaurant-Grocery
The term “grocerant,” a portmanteau that merges the words “grocery” and “restaurant,” is actually a perfectly apt description for the growing trend of freshly...
Wok Star Express’ Western Chinese Food Hits All the Right Notes
Entering a market already flush with western-style Chinese eateries, Wok Star Express’ founders needed more than some musical shtick to stand out. Fortunately for...