Suthon Sukphisit (Thai: สุธน สุขพิศิษฐ์, 5 May 1944 – 28 October 2021) was a Thai journalist and food writer.[1][2] A reporter and cultural critic on Thai culture, he joined the Bangkok Post in 1980.[1][3][4] His column "Cornucopia" was published on Sunday's, and focused on regional Thai cuisine and restaurants.[5][6][7][8] Sukphisit was widely regarding as an expert on Thailand's culinary heritage, including the role of immigrants in Thai cuisine.[9][10][11] Sukphisit criticized the role of foreign chefs cooking Thai cuisine.[3][4]

Suthon Sukphisit
สุธน สุขพิศิษฐ์
Born(1944-05-05)5 May 1944
Died28 October 2021(2021-10-28) (aged 77)

Sukphisit died in 2021.[1][12]

Publications

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  • Folk Arts and Folk Culture: The Vanishing Face of Thailand. Post Books, 1997. ISBN 978-974-202-027-9.

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Veteran Post writer dies at 77". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  2. ^ Leela (13 October 2010). "Ma Haw (ม้าห้อหรือม้าฮ่อ) and the State of Thai Cuisine: An Interview with Suthon Sukphisit". SheSimmers. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Can foreign chefs conquer Thai cuisine?". BBC News. 23 October 2010. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  4. ^ a b Fuller, Thomas (23 September 2010). "Thais Bristle at Australian's Take on Thai Cuisine". The New York Times.
  5. ^ "Cornucopia". Austin Bush. 22 April 2006. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  6. ^ "Mae Buay". Austin Bush. 9 December 2009. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  7. ^ "Thais stew as Aussie chef stirs the pot". The Sydney Morning Herald. 11 October 2010. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  8. ^ Sioris, George (6 May 2001). "Thailand's model of religious harmony". The Japan Times. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  9. ^ "The non-national national dish". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  10. ^ "The evolution of farang food". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  11. ^ "Chinatown with Suthon". Austin Bush. 1 March 2007. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  12. ^ "Tribute to journo". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 18 September 2024.