Lip-smacking Mae Klong mackerel: a real treat for the taste buds

20 Sept 13:15 Key points summarised by AI

The Mae Klong Mackerel Festival (December 8-17) in Samut Songkhram celebrates the region's unique mackerel, renowned for its exceptional taste, tender flesh, and sweet thin skin.
Visitors can indulge in over 50 delectable mackerel dishes from seven distinguished restaurants, including succulent pan-fried mackerel with chilli relish and the signature Pla Too Sa Tia (sweet stewed mackerel).
The festival captivates audiences with viral mackerel-patterned 3D ice cream while highlighting November to December as the prime season for the fish's enhanced flavor due to natural fat accumulation.
Beyond mackerel, the event offers a rich culinary experience with diverse grilled seafood, traditional Thai dishes, cultural performances, and family-friendly activities, solidifying Samut Songkhram's reputation as a culinary heartbeat.

Lamphun in a New Light

Today 15:02 Key points summarised by AI

Lamphun illuminates its ancient city with two concurrent light festivals: the high-tech VIJIT Thailand @ LAMPHUN and the traditional Hundred Thousand Lantern Festival.
VIJIT Thailand @ LAMPHUN transforms historic landmarks into an outdoor gallery, using projections and multimedia to animate Lamphun's history, including Queen Chamadevi's story.
The Hundred Thousand Lantern Festival, part of Yi Peng, fills temples and streets with countless traditional lanterns, symbolizing Buddhist devotion and personal wishes.
These festivals offer a unique after-dark experience, blending contemporary light art with centuries-old Lanna traditions, connecting visitors to Lamphun's past and faith.