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Songkran escapes to beat the April heat
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 31/03/2024
» Whether you’re choosing to spend the Thai New Year in Thailand or abroad, Guru By Bangkok Post’s got you covered.
The day dams silenced Luang Prabang
Life, Published on 19/02/2024
» While almost 10 hydropower mega-dams have been removed across the United States to revitalise rivers and people's lives, the governments of Laos and Thailand have reached an agreement to construct more such dams on the mainstream of the Lower Mekong River. Eleven dams are planned, despite the devastating consequences of two already operational dams on the river's ecosystem and the livelihoods of millions of people who depend on it.
Discover romance in these places
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 10/02/2024
» There are many ways to express your love for someone. Guru By Bangkok Post has compiled 50+ of them.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Oct 20-26
Guru, Published on 20/10/2023
» Guru by Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Old places, new menus
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 10/08/2023
» Bored of eating the same thing twice? Fear no more, here's a list of restaurants that have shuffled things up to make sure you're never bored or short of choices while dining out.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Jun 2-8
Guru, Published on 02/06/2023
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and hotel deals to indulge in.
A taste of Luang Prabang comes to Seacon Bangkae
Life, Published on 18/02/2021
» Seacon Bangkae will turn its main atrium on the 1st floor into the slow-life city of Luang Prabang during the "Heart Be Shaken At Luang Prabang" fair from tomorrow until Feb 28.
Far from the madding crowds
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 13/08/2020
» While the Covid-19 pandemic and the resulting border closure has brought about considerable economic impact, not everything is bad news. At the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, which is part of the Grand Palace, the long-lost ambience of tranquillity has returned.
Lockdown takes toll on Luang Prabang
Life, Published on 06/05/2020
» On the third day of the Lao New Year Festival in mid-April, the Buddha image of Phra Bang -- believed to be the guardian of Luang Prabang for generations -- is taken in a traditional procession to a shrine in the Xieng Thong Temple, where the devout bathe the image and wish for good health and happiness for their families. Of course, this year, the procession was called off as well as the nationwide water festival on top of the disruption of basic routines of everyday life such as giving alms to local monks.
What 2019 brought to Thailand's strongest industry
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 26/12/2019
» Life reviews the highlights of the tourism sector during the past 12 months.