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Back to nature
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 08/12/2016
» Kanchanaburi has long been a popular destination for day trippers. However, the scenic Sai Yok National Park and several caves and rafting on the Kwae Noi River seem overlooked by Thai tourists. These places are worth visits besides the infamous Death Railway and the Hollywood-misnamed "Bridge On The River Kwai" that remain popular tourist spots.
More Wonders of Hua Hin
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 20/08/2015
» As the resort town of Hua Hin has grown rapidly over the past decade, it often has new tourist destinations and activities to offer. Strolling along the beach, swimming, sunbathing, horse riding, playing watersports, worshipping Thailand's largest statue of the late revered monk Luang Pu Thuad at Wat Huay Mongkol and enjoying beautiful sea views with cool sea breezes are what holidaymakers love to do there.
Package tours by train & bike
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 31/07/2014
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand, State Railway of Thailand and three tourism associations have teamed up to stimulate travel by train through the country’s central region and promote sales of One Tambon One Product (Otop) goods in the process. Here are details of three forthcoming organised trips:
Land of the lotus-growers
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 25/07/2013
» It was a fine, sunny day and our small party boarded the long-tail boat waiting for us on Khlong Maha Sawat for a leisurely trip along this 153-year-old canal through Nakhon Chaisi district in Nakhon Pathom. It turned out to be a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of Bangkok, a great method of unwinding and experiencing the simple pleasures of life in these parts. We passed picturesque orchid and lotus farms, verdant orchards and field after field of ripening golden rice. Along the way we spotted a few men fishing desultorily, small children frolicking in the pellucid water and a woman absorbed in washing clothes.
Repository of Romance
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 14/02/2013
» Shortly after dawn one fine morning during the cool season, a couple from Monaco climbed into a hot-air balloon in Doi Saket district, about 10km from downtown Chiang Mai. Then it was up, up, up to float over the countryside in their rainbow-coloured conveyance, feasting their eyes on the refreshing green expanse of rice fields dotted with villages and Buddhist temples.
Double pricing headaches
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 05/02/2013
» Perhaps it is boring and repetitive to discuss double pricing. Yet new experiences have prompted me to revisit this thorny issue once again. Sad but true, double pricing occurs frequently in Thailand, and other parts of the world, and is either accepted or grudgingly tolerated by many people. To me, it probably depends on different cultures and regulations in each country or area.
Laws of nature
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 08/11/2012
» Next year should be the beginning of less difficult times for all creatures in Thailand since the country's first law to prevent cruelty against animals and improve their welfare is expected to come out. After eight years of effort by activists and politicians, the Animal Welfare Bill passed the first parliamentary reading last month and has to be approved on the second and third readings before taking effect. The whole process usually takes no more than 180 days.
Visakha Bucha celebrations in Korat
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 04/05/2012
» To celebrate Visakha Bucha Day, which marks the day Lord Buddha was born, attained enlightenment and left Earthly incarnation over 2,500 years, the "Visakhabucha Buddha Baramee" fair will be held from tomorrow until June 10 at MCC Hall, 3rd floor, The Mall Nakhon Ratchasima. Hosted by the Second Army, Nakhon Ratchasima province, The Mall Ratchasima Company and the Tourism Authority of Thailand's Nakhon Ratchasima office, the fair aims to spread dharma, as well as allow Buddhists to worship Lord Buddha's relics and forward donations to over 20 foundations and funds.
East meets west in macau
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 07/06/2012
» When it comes to Macau, many people think casinos. Yet, if you really come to Macau, you find much more than casinos and chips. Diverse cultures, interesting ways of life and unique cuisine are worth exploring.