Sorn scores high in Asia’s best’s 50 Best Restaurants

14 Sept 20:02 Key points summarised by AI

Sorn, a celebrated Southern Thai restaurant, ascended to No. 2 on Asia's 50 Best Restaurants list, earning the coveted title of Best Thai Restaurant.
Thailand demonstrated significant culinary prowess with nine restaurants featured on the prestigious 2022 list, including two by chef Thitid ‘Ton’ Tassanakajohn in the top 10.
The 10th annual awards, held virtually, crowned Den from Tokyo as the No. 1 restaurant, while several Bangkok establishments, such as Blue by Alain Ducasse and Raan Jay Fai, made their debut.

The Buddha Comes Home

Today 15:38 Key points summarised by AI

Chong Para is a vibrant annual festival of the Shan (Tai Yai) people in Mae Hong Son, Thailand, celebrating the Buddha's return from Tavatimsa heaven after Buddhist Lent.
The festival's centerpiece involves families constructing intricate miniature palaces, also called Chong Para, from bamboo, paper, and lights, placed outside homes and temples as offerings.
For three days and nights, the quiet mountain town comes alive with folk music, traditional dances like the Shan bird dance, religious ceremonies, and community gatherings, showcasing deep-rooted Shan culture.
Beyond the celebrations, Chong Para reinforces family bonds, preserves traditional crafts, and offers visitors an authentic immersion into the unique cultural heritage of Mae Hong Son.