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Hipsters unite
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 26/11/2020
» The pictures of people kayaking and paddle boarding along Klong Ong Ang were still vivid in my memory. The activity was organised in the middle of this month to promote the canal makeover as well as Klong Ong Ang Walking Street. The photos triggered me to visit the site to see if the canal's water was clean enough for people to kayak or if I could find anyone doing so during my visit last Saturday.
New dolphin attraction
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 30/05/2019
» Pattaya Dolphinarium has been opened in Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri.
A tale of two canals
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 07/09/2017
» Though the old way of life and nature in the heart of Bangkok is a rare sight, not far from BTS Phra Khanong is a small pier where one can board passenger boats or hire long-tailed boats to travel to several religious and cultural attractions along two canals -- Klong Phra Khanong and Klong Prawet Burirom.
Lent Celebrations
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 14/07/2016
» To celebrate the start of Buddhist Lent on July 20, Buddhists nationwide have organised ceremonies which mirror their faith and local traditions.
Plenty of cycling in 2016
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 31/12/2015
» After six months or so of closure, the revamped cycling track around Suvarnabhumi International Airport was officially reopened last Saturday. Renamed the "Sky Lane", this collaboration between the Airport of Thailand (AOT) and Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) has been greatly welcomed by Bangkok's cycling community. The return of this bike track to the short list of places where residents of the capital can train or enjoy leisurely rides without the risk of becoming roadkill is definitely one of this year's best bit of good news.
A world away
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 11/07/2013
» White-water rafting at Kaeng Hin Phloeng may be popular with adventure seekers who visit Prachin Buri during the monsoons, but the province is known for its agricultural, cultural and historical sites the whole year round.
Food fair in Nakhon Pathom
Life, Published on 14/02/2013
» Until Saturday, the 28th Food, Fruits and Prized Products of Nakhon Pathom Fair will be held around Phra Pathom Chedi _ Nakhon Pathom's spiritual hub. Activities include the sale of a variety of food, toxin-free fruits and vegetables, its famous khao lam (grilled sweetened sticky rice with coconut milk in bamboo wood), One Tambon One Product (Otop) goods and various inexpensive goods, such as eggs sold for 1 baht each.
Green alternative to Chatuchak
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 06/12/2012
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) recently laid the foundations for its new weekend market in Bang Bon, on the west side of Bangkok.
Museum of local wisdom
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 06/12/2012
» A group of culture enthusiasts studied the gable of the prayer hall to see Chinese-influenced cotton rose motifs, and later worshipped the ordination hall's Sukhothai-style principal Buddha. But their trip to Wat Nang Ratchaworawihan in Thon Buri's Chom Thong district was not complete without visiting its museum on local ways of life.