Thai chefs hope to represent Asian cuisine on global stage
BANGKOK - Thitid “Ton” Tassanakajohn and Pichaya “Pam” Utharntharm are the world's foremost Thai chefs who are reinterpreting classic Thai dishes. Both graduates of the Culinary Institute of America (CIA), they returned to their homeland to create innovative Thai cuisines that use modern cooking techniques. Chef Ton had worked in many Michelin-starred restaurants in New York, including Eleven Madison Park, The Modern and Jean-Georges before opening his restaurant Le Du in Thailand nine years ago. Originated from Thai word meaning “season,” Le Du is ranked No. 4 by Asia's 50 Best Re...