Michelin Reveal Gives a Boost to Thailand’s Culinary Scene
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Latest guide listings for the nation include 441 entries including coverage of the previously neglected region of Issan in the country’s northeast.
Duncan Forgan
After arriving on something of a whim, Duncan Forgan has spent the past nine years living and working in Southeast Asia. In a previous life he was a features writer for the national newspapers in his native Scotland and an editor of travel guides in the Middle East. He is now based in Bangkok and when he’s not comparing venues for soft shell crab, he writes and broadcasts extensively on Asian travel, culture and cuisine for publications including TIME, Esquire and The Guardian.
Drive of Your Life
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The mountain pass between Al Hamra and Wadi Bani Awf is one of Oman’s most spectacular roads, but it’s not for the fainthearted. Duncan Forgan dusts down his shaky driving skills to give off-roading a spin.
Chowing down in Cholon
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Duncan Forgan tours the culinary labyrinth of Saigon’s famous Chinatown.
Express Yourself
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Duncan Forgan dons his blazer and discovers the most enjoyable way to travel from Singapore to Bangkok, on Asia’s answer to the Orient-Express.
Impeccable Tastes
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Bangkok’s fine dining scene has emerged from the pandemic bloodied but unbowed. Here are some of the newer tables you might want to check out on your next visit to Thailand’s capital.
Chinatown in Your Hands
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Fantastic food, atmospheric markets, and a clutch of hip new venues make one of Bangkok’s oldest enclaves a joy to discover.
On the Water’s Edge
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Bangkok’s canals may be quieter than in the days of the city’s heyday as the ‘Venice of the East’ but they are still ripe for exploration by boat.
Java Script
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Duncan Forgan’s interest is peaked as he discovers an activity at the height of fashion: scaling Indonesia’s mountains.
Coast with the Most
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The eastern seaboard of the UAE abounds with scenic splendor, cultural weight and some of the best beaches in the area. Duncan Forgan takes his bucket and spade.
The Force of Pho
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Hanoi’s beloved beef noodle soup has evolved from its mystery-shrouded origins to become a potent symbol of nationhood. Duncan Forgan takes stock of its elevated status in Vietnam’s capital.
Myths and Bliss
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There’s are more layers to Langkawi — one of Malaysia’s most visually stunning island destinations — than meets the eye
Fight Club
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A centuries-old martial art, Muay Thai is known for its grace and power. Duncan Forgan gets to grips with Thailand’s national pastime