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Thai tourism biz goes digital
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 27/12/2012
» Surfing online one day, I was checking a Facebook news feed when I came across the TAT governor's fan page: IamSuraphon. Seeing a lot of information about tourist attractions and festivals in Thailand listed there, I realised for the first time how seriously the Tourism Authority of Thailand is viewing the Net, and social networking sites in particular, as a marketing tool.
The charm of Hokkaido
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 03/01/2013
» On a slope covered with white powder snow, a little Japanese boy teeters and inches forward during his first skiing lesson. A cloth band is tied around his waist, his father is at the other end imparting guidance. Teenagers with snowboards are in groups nearby, while others on skis are preparing to head down Asari Peak.
Cooling down up North
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 03/01/2013
» Tourists heading to the North this season are welcome to enjoy cool breezes, a sea of mist and beautiful blossoms in the northern provinces of Phrae, Nan and Uttaradit.
Pay it back
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 09/01/2013
» The term "Payment for Ecosystem Services" did not ring a bell at all when we came across it for the first time. But confusion made it all the more intriguing. Several questions sprang to mind, including: How can an ecosystem provide services? What are ecosystem services? Who must pay for them? Why? And how?
Red water lilies festival in Udon Thani
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 10/01/2013
» The TAT invites all to the annual floral festival in Udon Thani called ''Blooming Red Water Lilies in Nong Han, Kumphawapi'' throughout this month. Visitors can enjoy the beauty of hundreds of thousands of red water lilies in the 22,500-rai Nong Han lake.
Remembering a naval battle
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 17/01/2013
» Until January 21, the 27th Koh Chang Naval Battle Day event will take place at the Koh Chang Naval Battle Monument in Laem Ngob district, Trat province, in memory of the officers who were killed in action during the battle with the French 72 years ago.
Faith through the Ages
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 24/01/2013
» Standing tall and graceful where Khlong Bangkok Noi joins the Chao Phraya River is the white Persian-style building of the Ansorissunnah Royal Mosque, or Su-Rao Bangkok Noi. Its history dates back to the fall of Ayutthaya in 1767.
Walking Trip in Sathon
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 24/01/2013
» On Feb 2, culture expert Chulapassorn Panomvan Na Ayudhya will lead an all-day walk to several cultural attractions along Sathon and Charoen Krung roads by following the footsteps of Khun Prem, a character in the novel Si Phaendin (Four Reigns).
The write message
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 28/01/2013
» Recently crowned a National Artist and once voted Thailand's favourite novelist, Tomyantee is a recognisable name even to those who don't read novels. The recognition from the Ministry of Culture came with cheers but probably without surprise; it was only a matter of time before Tomyantee, a grand dame of letters who's been in poor health lately, was awarded the country's most prestigious artistic honour.
Cultural Fair in Sa Kaeo
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 31/01/2013
» From tomorrow until Feb 7, the ''Passing On Culture Of The East'' fair and the annual Red Cross Fair will take place in the backyard of the Sa Kaeo Provincial Administration Organisation's Office, Muang district.