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Cooling down in Laos
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 27/12/2018
» When tourists go to the Unesco World Heritage town of Luang Prabang in Laos, many immediately think of Buddhist temples, such as Phra That Phou Si, and the simple yet beautiful way of life evinced in traditions like sticky-rice almsgiving. As a matter of fact, Luang Prabang has numerous natural attractions, such as waterfalls and Tham Ting (Pak Ou Cave) for visitors to enjoy. One of the most popular spots is Kuang Si Waterfall.
The flora of Laos
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 13/09/2018
» Located on the west side of the Mekong River opposite the Lao heritage town Luang Prabang is Pha Tad Ke Botanical Garden. Opened around a year ago, the garden collects Lao plant species with the aim to conserve Laos' rich biodiversity and traditional ethnobotanical knowledge. It showcases a series of ethnobotanical gardens as well as clusters of ginger, orchids, ferns, bamboo and palms around the base of the Pha Tad Ke cliff overlooking the river.
Blossoming Chiang Mai
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 22/02/2018
» Chiang Mai, aka the "Rose of the North", has been popular among Thai and foreign tourists for decades due to the beauty of its nature, art, culture and temperate flowers. Throughout this month, the province is hosting the "Chiang Mai Blooms 2018", a series of floral festivals and activities to enhance local tourism related to flower planting and decoration. Chiang Mai's "The Annual Calendar of Flowers" falls every February.
Precious lessons from neighbours
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 30/03/2017
» Almost 40 Thai villagers and "creative tourism" advocates recently participated in several community tourism activities in Luang Prabang, Laos, looking to apply good ideas to their villages in six designated special zones.
Remnants of the Laos connection
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 19/03/2015
» Ever since the fall of the Ayutthaya Kingdom in 1767, and the subsequent formation of Bangkok as the capital in 1782, people have moved in droves from the old to the new metropolis.
Home of the Iron Man of Laos
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 05/03/2015
» When tourists go to the Unesco World Heritage site of Luang Prabang in Laos, many immediately think of the Buddhist temples and simple, yet beautiful way of life. This city also has some beautiful examples of French colonial and Lao vernacular architecture, like the Royal Palace Museum and old palaces like Villa Santi and Xiengkeo Palace.
Weaving together Laos' cultural mix
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 12/02/2015
» When culture vultures head to the Unesco World Heritage town of Luang Prabang, they don't miss the opportunity to visit the temple Phra That Phou Si and the National Museum. However, not many visitors are aware of the Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre (TAEC), which offers a fascinating insight into Laos' diverse ethnic cultural mix.
Paradise lost — materialised and monetised
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 03/02/2015
» I recently had a great time in the World Heritage Site of Luang Prabang, Laos.
Roots of Suphan Buri
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 22/01/2015
» Suphan Buri is about 100km northwest of Bangkok and has a wide variety of attractions for all to enjoy. Yet, this province has some lesser-known historical aspects for culture vultures to delve into. A recent trip organised by the Fine Arts Department asked the question: "Where does Suphan Buri originate from?"
Ton Krathoop in Chaiyaphum
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 19/09/2013
» This year's three-month Buddhist Lent will end on Oct 19. To mark the occasion, Chaiyaphum province and the Tourism Authority of Thailand's Nakhon Ratchasima office invite Buddhists to the Home Boon Ok Phansa celebrations set for Oct 13-17 in front of the Nong Bua Daeng district office.