Best Thai ingredients to travel to Apec from all over the country

13 Sept 10:34 Key points summarised by AI

Michelin-starred Chef Chumpol Jangprai will craft a 'Sustainable Thai Gastronomy' dinner for the APEC Summit on November 18, showcasing Thailand's food security and rich culinary heritage.
The menu highlights premium, regionally sourced ingredients such as Phuket lobster, Royal Project caviar, Tung Kula Ronghai jasmine rice, and Sakon Nakhon beef, taking delegates on a culinary journey across Thailand.
Dishes are presented with exquisite Thai craftsmanship, including 'Benjarong' porcelain and a 'Thai-map' teakwood box, offering a combination of eight Thai tastes paired with Thai wines and local beverages.
The inclusive menu is Halal-certified, offers plant-based vegetarian options, and is designed to be non-dairy, gluten-free, and low-sodium, reflecting Thailand's commitment to sustainability and global hospitality.

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

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"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.