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Ayutthaya World Heritage Fair marks 34 years
Life, Published on 12/12/2024
» To celebrate its 34th anniversary as a Unesco World Heritage Site, the old capital of Thailand will come to life during the Ayutthaya World Heritage Fair that runs from tomorrow until Dec 22.
Springtime splendour
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 14/03/2024
» As the temperature approaches 40C, Kasetsart University Kamphaeng Saen Campus in Nakhon Pathom evokes the springtime vibe of Ueno Park in Japan as a sea of pink trumpet trees begin to blossom.
Christmas parades in Sakon Nakhon
Life, Published on 21/12/2023
» Until Christmas Day, the charming traditions of the Ban Tha Rae community in Sakon Nakhon will honour Jesus Christ's starry natal night.
Thai Airways restarts nine domestic services
Life, Published on 07/12/2023
» Gearing up for the peak season, Thai Airways is employing a fleet of Airbus A320 planes to resume services on nine domestic routes until March 30. The schedule has finally been reinstated, with daily round-trip flights from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, Phuket and Udon Thani. There are 56 weekly flights to Phuket, 35 to Chiang Mai and 28 to Khon Kaen.
The lotus sea
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 26/01/2023
» Gentle winter breezes welcome early risers as a row of motorboats navigate through a spiral course of waterways on the 25,500 rai Nong Han Lake, which is shrouded in a sea of mist. When the sky becomes orange and the Sun shines brightly, a magnificent scene of buoyant pink water lilies that spread as far as the eye can see takes our breath away.
Christmas star to shine in Isan
News, Kornchanok Raksaseri, Published on 13/12/2021
» The Christmas Star Festival in Sakon Nakhon has been among the much-anticipated annual events in Thailand for decades. But it's going to be more exciting this year with a floating procession at Nong Han Lake and a new marble archangel sculpture at the St Michael's Cathedral in tambon Tha Rae of Muang district.
Mekong water level still low in Nakhon Phanom
Published on 10/10/2021
» NAKHON PHANOM: The water level in the Mekong river between Thailand and Laos in this northeastern province is still low and the river can still absorb much higher inflows, the provincial disaster prevention and mitigation office announced on Sunday.
SURFSKATE'S UP!
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 12/03/2021
» If you have no idea what surfskating is, I don't blame you. I didn't really know much about it until I did this story, but there's a good chance you've seen someone riding it or carrying it around the city. These boards, which are shaped slightly different from skateboards, may perhaps be brushed off by a noob like me as a different form of skateboard but there's a little more to it than that. Whatever the case, the surfskate craze has for some reason descended upon the Land of Smiles and has tickled almost everyone's fancy. If you're someone who's looking to get into it or just someone who wants to figure out what the heck is going on, read on. Perhaps by the end of this, you'll find yourself wanting to surfskate yourself.
Mekong river level critically low
Published on 08/03/2021
» NAKHON PHANOM: The Mekong River is currently only a little over one metre deep as it flows through this northeastern border province, posing a threat of severe drought during the dry season.
Catholics pray for the return of tourists
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 24/11/2020
» Community leaders in the country's largest Catholics community are helping to revive a local tourism industry battered by Covid-19. The Tha Rae community has almost 13,000 Catholics and they live about 30 minutes away from Sakon Nakhon city in this northeastern province.