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Colorful Bangkok Expo starts
Life, Published on 18/01/2024
» From today to Sunday, the Colorful Bangkok Expo is turning Bangkok City Hall's Lan Khon Mueang Townsquare into an entertainment venue to promote creative tourism. It is a collaborative effort between the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, organisations, agencies and cultural networks of artists and designers to create a creative gathering space where people of all ages can come to exchange experiences and share knowledge.
Stockholm syndrome
B Magazine, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 17/12/2017
» 'In 50 metres, turn right," my smartphone's navigation app says. According to the app, after turning the corner, I'll arrive at one of Stockholm's most iconic spots -- Gamla Stan, or the Old Town area.
Offbeat monuments
Guru, Chris Raufeisen, Published on 09/06/2017
» Bangkok is a city filled with beautiful architecture and monuments, both old and new. Yet behind the veil of this city's beauty and elegance, off the well travelled tourist tracks there are some sites that hold a hidden history. Keep your eyes open for these easy to miss sites. Who knows? This knowledge may even impress some locals. Here are six unusual monuments or effigies you'll find in Thailand.
Ethnic hideaway
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 11/05/2017
» Sometimes, precious things are just under our noses. So it is with Ban Phai Hu Chang, an ethnic village in the Bang Len district, Nakhon Pathom, only about 80km from Bangkok. Visitors will be able to see the local way of life and culture of the ethnic Tai Dam or Lao Song, whose ancestors migrated from Vietnam more than two centuries ago.
Meet the neighbours
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 06/04/2017
» The sandy beach of Hat Banchuen in Trat's Khlong Yai district stretches out many kilometres, but there are not many visitors. Apart from a few locals, it is hard to find foreign tourists.
A hidden gem
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 25/08/2016
» Along a stretch from Lan Luang Road to Nakhon Sawan Road, less than 500m from Phan Fa Bridge, is the Nang Loeng Community. Its former name is E-Loeng, named after the oversized Mon-style jars.
Food and music fest in Makkasan
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 28/07/2016
» On Aug 6, the It's Me Cat Foodival, a new-style festival, will take place from 11am to 11pm at the Airport Rail Link Makkasan Station with concerts and food by various singers and bands for visitors to enjoy. Visitors will be able to taste and buy delicacies at over 60 food stalls, including those designed and cooked by famed singers and musicians according to the names of their songs. To name a few, Scrape (crêpes) by Scrubb Band, Rotrai Saimee (rotee saimai) by singer Boytrai Phummirat, fortune cookies by DJs Gypso and Song Paradox, Moving and Custard (custard) by Moving and Cut Band and Organic Supply by Greasy Cafe Band.
Merit-making in Suphan Buri
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 13/08/2015
» From Aug 31-Sept 4, the "Thing Krajad Suphan Buri 2015" tradition will be held at the City Pillar Shrine in Muang district, Suphan Buri province.
Bang Saphan, the Golden Land
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 30/07/2015
» The "Travel In Bang Saphan: The Legend Of Golden Land 2015" fair is being held in front of Bang Saphan district office, Prachuap Khiri Khan until Aug 2.
A tale of two markets
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 10/08/2014
» In Thailand when we talk about a market, the term is too broad to give a clear picture of the kind of place we mean. But if we specify a fruit market, or a market for vegetables, flowers or seafood, or maybe a floating or weekend market, listeners get a better idea of what we’re talking about and what types of goods are sold there.