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East-South ferry launch
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 27/05/2021
» The first trial of a long-journey ferry from the East to the South has recently been launched.
More Chinese tourists?
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 03/10/2019
» Chinese tourist numbers in Thailand are still expected to increase this year despite the slow growth since last August.
Stupa renovation
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 21/03/2019
» Renovation of the old stupa in Wat Phrasri Rattana Mahathat in Suphan Buri is expected to finish next year. The temple, including its stupa, was believed to have been built in the Ayutthaya period by King Borom Rachathirat II, also known as Chao Sam Phraya (1424–1448, or almost 600 years ago).
Chinese get e-visa
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 07/02/2019
» The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will introduce its first e-visa application service in Beijing, making China the first country where the service will be available starting on Feb 15.
Wanderlust on wheels
Christopher Lombardi, Special publications, Published on 11/07/2017
» Mindful of the estimated 650 million Persons with Disabilities (PWD) worldwide, these popular tourist destinations have gone the extra mile to empower the PWD holidaymaker, and help make world travel an experience everyone can enjoy.
In search of the world’s most remote islands
Christopher Lombardi, Special publications, Published on 28/04/2017
» While most clock-punching 9-to-5ers will talk up the idea of a "nice quiet vacation", how many of us would actually delight in jetting off to a undeveloped, desolate destination with barely another person in sight? If you’ve just raised your hand, please read on.
Swiss It up
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 20/05/2016
» The word "Pattaya" may conjure up images of debauchery and a less-than-pristine beach, but that doesn't have to be the case. Take Movenpick Siam Hotel Pattaya, which is located 15 km south of Pattaya on Na Jomtiem Beach, as an example of a breezy, parent-approved getaway. We check out the recently-opened hotel to tell you 10 things you need to know before checking in.
Down by the sea
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 14/06/2012
» The small province of Samut Sakhon is better known for its seafood market than as a weekend destination. Most of the time when we drive South, we just quickly try and pass it because Highway 35 is not an enjoyable driving experience, as it is always under construction.The coastal province along the Gulf of Thailand was in the spotlight recently when Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar's opposition leader, visited migrant workers there. It is estimated that there are more than 100,000 migrant workers in the fishing industry and more than 3,000 factories in the province.