From World Heritage Site to Roti Sai Mai

13 Sept 13:06 Key points summarised by AI

Ayutthaya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is equally famous for Roti Sai Mai, a sweet wrap with a delicate sugar thread filling.
The dessert gained global recognition after being featured by Lisa Blackpink and included in the Michelin Guide Thailand 2023.
Roti Sai Mai was invented 60 years ago by Bang Pia, who ingeniously transformed leftover caramel into soft floss and paired it with thin Chinese-style roti.
The creation involves a skilled process: making thin roti wraps and meticulously stretching boiled sugar into fine, soft sai mai.
Now available in various colors and flavors, Roti Sai Mai has become a popular souvenir for visitors to Ayutthaya, symbolizing its unique culinary heritage.

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.