Thailand’s beauty game is strong. Brands like Mistine, SRICHAND, and Baby Bright offer tiny “sachet” versions of their bestsellers. They’re cheap, high-quality, and perfect for testing out new trends.

“We’re landlocked. No beach. No waterfall,” says a sprightly woman in her 60s wearing pink lipstick. “But we have local wisdom. That’s our charm.” Auntie Ngiem is talking about mud. In the village of ...

Souvenirs don’t always have to be keychains or fridge magnets. Sometimes the best keepsakes come in bite-sized form. After all, what better way to remember a place than through its flavours? In ...