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Thailand's forgotten palace
Life, Published on 06/11/2023
» From the vantage point of the 21st century, the tumultuous and transitional Thon Buri period (1767-82) in Thailand's history seems to be eclipsed by both the lost splendour of ancient Ayutthaya and the palpable grandeur of the ensuing Rattanakosin period.
Abode of the gods
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 04/08/2022
» Cicadas sang a chorus as the forest opened out. I peered into the darkness and traced the distant contour of a monumental religious complex, a remarkable feat of human civilisation. Keyed up with my first visit, I crossed a floating bridge, a soon-to-be-dismantled construction, over a large moat in the midst of lush vegetation. Before dawn, I arrived at Angkor Wat.
Myanmar junta to reopen borders to tourists
Published on 12/05/2022
» Myanmar's junta will allow tourists to apply for visas after a break of more than two years, state media said Thursday, sparking calls by an activist group for foreign travellers to stay away.
Phuket hopes for beach games boost
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 06/11/2014
» Tourism chiefs hope the 4th Asian Beach Games 2014 in Phuket next week provide a welcome boost to Thailand's global image.
Coup disrupts airline's launch
News, Online Reporters, Published on 05/06/2014
» Tensions in Thailand and Vietnam have forced Cambodia Angkor Air (CAA) to defer its launch of new direct regional flights planned for the end of this year.
Unseen bang khen
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 10/04/2012
» The words "Bang Khen" doesn't ring any bells with most tourists. For many Thais, Bang Khen is a suburban district of Bangkok where they can enjoy visiting a major agro fair once a year and pass on the way to Don Mueang airport. However, Bang Khen has interesting aspects for tourists to explore. It was once a battle field and boasts century-old communities, major temples, monuments and museums.