Michelin Guide Thailand 2022 sees six new restaurants awarded Stars

13 Sept 06:28 Key points summarised by AI

Six new restaurants, all located in Bangkok, were awarded One Michelin Star in the latest Michelin Guide Thailand 2022, bringing the total to 26 One-Star establishments.
The guide expanded its coverage to include Ayutthaya, now featuring 361 restaurants across Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, and Phang-nga, with six restaurants retaining Two Michelin Stars.
The newly starred restaurants offer diverse culinary experiences, including Thai (Aksorn), French contemporary (Côte by Mauro Colagreco, Savelberg), modern Indian (Gaa), European contemporary (Igniv), and refined Cantonese (Yu Ting Yuan).
Special awards recognized Thibaud Charlemarty (Service Award), Garima Arora (Young Chef Award), and Pru restaurant, which retained its Michelin Green Star for sustainability.
Despite pandemic challenges, the guide highlights the resilience and innovation of Thailand's culinary scene, noting a trend towards local ingredients and sustainable practices.

Bright at Midnight: Conceptual echoes of Bas Jan Ader Arrive in Bangkok

Today 15:13 Key points summarised by AI

"Bright at Midnight" marks the first institutional exhibition in Asia of Dutch conceptual artist Bas Jan Ader, showcasing his enigmatic work at Bangkok Kunsthalle until January 10, 2027.
The exhibition delves into Ader's legacy, exploring themes of vulnerability and the ephemeral, made more poignant by his 1975 disappearance at sea during an art project.
It encourages viewers to engage with art beyond its material form, featuring key pieces like "Thoughts unsaid, Then forgotten," "Light vulnerable objects threatened by eight cement bricks," and the haunting film "Launch of the Ocean Wave."
A highlight is the planned live transformation of "Light vulnerable objects threatened by eight cement bricks" in 2026, where ropes will be cut, creating a new layer of art from the destructive impact.
The exhibition challenges conventional art consumption, advocating for a deeper appreciation of conceptual and research-driven artistic practices over mere fascination with art as an asset class.