I don’t mind a scoop of nam prik (chilli paste) in its many, spicy incarnations. In general, I enjoy the taste and texture. But I must have missed The Nation’s wide-ranging homily about the benefits of this “super food” when it was published back in late September.
Some of the choicest quotes are:
“Due to its hot and spicy taste, you cannot [...]
Nam Prik: Super food?
October 12th, 2007 by Nicholas Farrelly · 4 Comments
Tags: Sufficiency Economy · Thailand · Trans-Border Issues
Kachin Progressive Party?
October 12th, 2007 by Nicholas Farrelly · Add a Comment
- Entrance to KIO/KIA controlled territory in the eastern Kachin State.
There have been murmurs for some time that Burma’s ceasefire groups are being forced to reconsider their respective positions after the National Convention. The junta plans elections (of some sort) at an as yet to be determined time. Major political forces that participated in the National Convention are planning [...]
Tags: Burma · Kachin State · Snapshots