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An oasis of sakura
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 02/03/2023
» The van took such a steep, winding road that I felt nauseous and closed my eyes from the lush view of the Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park out the window. After an indefinite period of time, I breathed a sigh of relief upon arrival at a village. I did not expect that my first trip to Phitsanulok would take me to such new heights.
National parks closed again over Covid-19
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 06/05/2021
» More than 80 national parks have been temporarily closed due to the latest wave of Covid-19.
Chase the cherry blossoms in Phu Lom Lo
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 10/12/2020
» During the cold season, the mountains of Phu Lom Lo in Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park in Loei turn pink due to the blossoming of wild Himalayan cherry trees known in Thai as phaya suea khrong.
Tourists drawn to Communist relics in Phitsanulok forest
Kyodo News, Published on 20/03/2019
» PHITSANULOK: When the outlawed Communist Party of Thailand launched an insurgent campaign in 1965, its headquarters were here in the mountains of this northern province.
Only the fun counts
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 03/08/2017
» Some people keep count of how many provinces they have visited. I used to do that too, when I was 25 years younger. Then one day I quit, not because I had travelled to too many places to remember, but because I came to realise that there is no point in continuing the practice. Even if you've set foot on all of Thailand's 77 provinces, it doesn't mean that you've seen all of this country.
Full bloom
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 12/01/2017
» Seven years ago no one would have ever thought that mountain grasslands without a single tree at Phu Lom Lo in Loei would one day be a popular tourist destination.
The mountains are calling
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 17/09/2015
» Driving along the highway, I look out of the window and see the rolling hills that spread across the horizon. Endless lush vegetable plantations carpet the landscape that is also dotted with houses and colourful resorts. It is a picture perfect route that might make motorists feel as if they are driving through something out of a postcard.
Pedalling on the precipice
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 30/04/2015
» In recent years, Wat Phra That Pha Son Kaeo, known for its unique architecture, scenic location and reputation as a dhamma retreat, has been one of the most visited Buddhist monasteries on Highway 12, which spans all the way from Mae Sot on Thailand's western border with Myanmar to Mukdahan, on the eastern border with Laos.
A tribute to floral Thailand
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 18/12/2014
» Beautiful flowers never fail to fascinate. Besides the country's landscaped gardens, there are many scenic routes and places in Thailand where you can visit to admire floral beauty. Quite often, the flowers in the wilderness or along the roads, look much livelier and impressive than those in neatly trimmed gardens.
Thailand makes expat top 10
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 30/10/2014
» Thailand has been listed in the top 10 destinations for a balanced expat lifestyle in 2014, according to the seventh annual Expat Explorer survey by HSBC.