Siam Satiety — The Grand Palace in Bangkok

Siam Satiety — The Grand Palace in Bangkok

The Grand Palace was the only sightseeing that I did in this trip in Bangkok. Its beautiful Thai architecture is a lavish expression of the aura of the Thai kingdom. The Buddhist faith is front and center in the Grand Palace, as it has always 

Siam Satiety — The Ambrosia of Thailand

Siam Satiety — The Ambrosia of Thailand

Thailand is known for its food. Not just Thai cuisine, but any type of cuisine to which its chefs dedicate themselves. Since we were staying at the Grand Hyatt, we had quite a few meals at the restaurants in the hotel. Top that up with 

Siam Satiety — The Ambrosia of Thailand by Chef Pom Phatchara at Baan Phraya

Siam Satiety — The Ambrosia of Thailand by Chef Pom Phatchara at Baan Phraya

Thailand is known for its food. Not just Thai cuisine, but any type of cuisine to which its chefs dedicate themselves. Chef Pom Phatchara has been the rising star in Bangkok’s dining scene. Although she hasn’t yet earned the Michelin Star, she has run such 

Siam Satiety — Food for the Soul (Thailand’s Struggle for Democracy)

Siam Satiety — Food for the Soul (Thailand’s Struggle for Democracy)

Military and monarchic groups, often relying on each other’s capability and ideological strength, have intervened frequently to subvert the democratic rule of law. Those who have tried to build democracy meanwhile remain much less well known. In a region where state-enforced historical amnesia is rife, 

Siam Satiety — Food for the Soul (Thailand During WWII)

Siam Satiety — Food for the Soul (Thailand During WWII)

In the last entry on Thailand in the modern era, I have discussed why Siam maintained its independence against the threats of colonialism in the 18th and 19th centuries. One question remained for me in this brief study of Thailand’s history. How did Thailand fare 

Siam Satiety — Food for the Soul (Thailand in the Modern Era)

Siam Satiety — Food for the Soul (Thailand in the Modern Era)

“Whatever it is that you do in Thailand, just do not criticize the Thai king in any way,” my uncle said to us, “I know the people that will get you out even for a murder, but if you offend the Thai king, nobody can 

Siam Satiety — Food for the Soul (Thailand in Prehistoric and Premodern Times)

Siam Satiety — Food for the Soul (Thailand in Prehistoric and Premodern Times)

It is said that Thailand was the only Southeast Asian country that survived the onslaught of western colonialism, which swept the world between the 15th and 19th centuries. That itself is a provocative food for thought. Thailand also emerged relatively unscathed from World War II, 

Siam Satiety — First Impressions of Bangkok

Siam Satiety — First Impressions of Bangkok

This was not the first time in Thailand for me, but surely my first time visiting Bangkok. My last trip to Thailand was more than a decade ago in Phuket. I was quite excited about this trip because it was organized by my uncle with