BANGKOK: The sharp aroma of chillis and garlic slice through the air as Anantaya Klangprapan stands over a sizzling wok at a corner stall in a nearly deserted cafeteria in downtown Bangkok. Since 7am, the 58-year-old has been frying krapao gai, Thailand’s ubiquitous stir-fried basil leaves with chicken and rice, even though most neighbouring stalls are shuttered for the weekend lull. But for Anantaya, the few customers she can attract during these offpeak hours means another chance to earn money — and to chip away at a debt that has come to define her daily life.
Published at: 2026-02-04 22:00:00
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