by Teuvo Tuomi | Jun 4, 2023 | Food & Drinks, Environment, Thailand, Travel
On the tourist island Phuket, the problem of food waste is an increasingly critical issue. To reduce that waste, the Thai Organic Consumer Association (TOCA) is working with hotels in Phuket to initiate a food waste composting system, which is in line with the BCG...
by Teuvo Tuomi | May 5, 2023 | Bangkok, Food & Drinks, Lifestyle, News, Thailand
‘The world’s smelliest fruit’ durian has now been banned from Bangkok buses. The decision is based on a directive issued by the Transport Ministry in 2014 to ensure peace and order on public transport. The announcement says the 2014 directive prohibits passengers from...
by Teuvo Tuomi | May 4, 2023 | Vietnam, Economy, Food & Drinks
The consumer price index (CPI) in April decreased by 0.34% month-on-month, but increased by 2.81% year-on-year, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO). In the first four months of this year, the index rose by 3.84% year-on-year, mainly due to increases in...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Apr 9, 2023 | Finland, Food & Drinks, Lifestyle, Visions
Suomikauppa.fi is an online store that offers a wide range of Finnish products, including food, snacks, drinks, and other specialty items. It’s a great way for people who are interested in Finnish culture and cuisine to explore and enjoy traditional Finnish...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Mar 21, 2023 | Thailand, Culture, Food & Drinks, Lifestyle, News, Southeast Asia
TasteAtlas has placed Phanaeng curry at the top of the Best Stews in the World ranking, with a 4.8 score out of 5. The website describes Phanaeng curry as a variety of Thai curry that is characterized by its thick texture and a salty-sweet peanut flavor, consisting of...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Mar 17, 2023 | Japan, Asia, Food & Drinks, Lifestyle
As a sign of springtime, someiyoshino cherry trees have started blooming in Tokyo, the Japan Metrological Agency announced Tuesday. This is 10 days earlier than in an average year and six days earlier than last year. “Hanami” or flower viewing is an...
