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The Langham cleared for arrival at Bangkok's Old Customs House
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 03/09/2024
» Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) and Rabbit Holdings, an affiliate of the BTS Group, announced the 2026 opening of The Langham, Customs House, Bangkok.
Sightseeing in Songkhla
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 29/08/2024
» Even though it was a gloomy day, we could still clearly see Songkhla's landscape from where we stood atop the ancient Fort No.9. Constructed out of stone to accommodate cannons, it is located on a plain that connects the foothill of Khao Noi and the southwestern town corner.
More than just a hotel
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 28/08/2024
» Finally making its debut on home ground, the Singapore-founded Como Hotels and Resorts fully opened the Como Metropolitan Singapore in February.
Come for the views, stay for the service
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 20/08/2024
» Hong Kong is always exciting, especially during the monsoons. And, the best of all... with all the typhoon warnings, it generally has fewer tourists than normal.
A soulful way of living
Guru, Published on 11/08/2024
» Though the summer may not be the best time to visit Tokyo, the currency exchange rate does make it highly enticing. The launch of Aman Resort’s sister brand, Janu, which opened end of March, makes it even more enticing.
Get free entry to Phu Phra Bat Historical Park
Life, Published on 01/08/2024
» After being added to the list of Unesco World Heritage Sites last week, Phu Phra Bat Historical Park is offering visitors a free admission until Aug 12. Located in the northeastern town of Udon Thani, the fifth cultural World Heritage Site in Thailand is a testament to the Sima stone tradition of the Dvaravati period.
A majestic display
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 25/07/2024
» In the afternoon sun, a fleet of four exquisite royal barges -- Suphannahong, Narayana Song Suban King Rama IX, Anantanagaraj and Anekajatbhujonga -- are moored at the Thonburi Naval Dockyard as 240 oarsmen train in preparation for the Royal Kathin (robe offering) ritual scheduled to take place in October.
Surge in inbound tourists pushes Japan to explore dual pricing
Published on 22/07/2024
» TOKYO: As Japan copes with an influx of tourists driven by the yen's weakness, a growing number of restaurant and attraction operators are looking at charging foreign visitors more, a development that has sparked concerns it may conflict with how the country wants to market itself.
Royal Barge Procession rehearsals underway
Life, Post Reporters, Published on 18/07/2024
» As the Royal Thai Navy gears up for the Royal Kathin (robe offering) ceremony, scheduled for Oct 27, people can watch rehearsals of the Royal Barge procession from now until October.
Mount Fuji climbing season begins in full as Shizuoka trails opened
Published on 11/07/2024
» SHIZUOKA, Japan: The climbing season on Japan's Mount Fuji began in full Wednesday with the opening of the three trails on the Shizuoka prefecture side of the mountain.