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Yoga Festival
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 18/05/2017
» The government and private sectors have joined hands to host the first Khon Kaen International Yoga Festival 2017 on July 30.
Thailand's Silk Road
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 09/03/2017
» The slogan, "Phra That Kham Kaen, Sounds Of Khaen (Isan Flute), Golden Shower Flowers, Hub Of Silk, Phuk Sieo Rituals, Big City, Sirindhorn Dinosaur Museum, Thailand's First Olympics Gold Medal" belongs to Khon Kaen province. This northeastern province is a centre of fine Thai silk, with silk tours being the second most popular activity among tourists. To find out more, tourists should visit its major silk production source -- Chonnabot district.
A royal legacy
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 09/02/2017
» Forty years ago, a five-year-old me was in a jeep that zigzagged past mountains, slopes and lush valleys to Angkhang Mountain, about 1,400m above sea level, in Chiang Mai's Fang district. At that time, many parts of the mountain were full of opium farms. Thousands of red, pink and white poppies were in full bloom and attracted tourists who enjoyed taking photographs and bought dried opium poppies as souvenirs.
Beyond camels
Life, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 09/02/2017
» We have heard that women are strongly cautioned not to travel alone in India. We've heard ominous warnings and deep-seated prejudices, and of course, not all of them have grounds. I spent three years as a student in Mysore, Karnataka in southern India, and many people often questioned if I was afraid being there by myself -- they even used the word "rape", a broad generalisation of a country based on a few headlines.
Motorcycle diaries
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 15/12/2016
» Motorcycles are among the world's most popular vehicles, but not all motorcyclists know about the history of motorcycles or the background and specificafions of models they use. Although vintage motorcycles have become popular in Thailand, non-collectors do not know old models, which are no longer for sale.
Top Ten Things to See and Do at the Thailand Yacht Show
Holiday Time, Published on 02/12/2016
» The forthcoming edition of the Thailand Yacht Show is gearing up to take place at Ao Po Grand Marina from 15-18 December. Here's a Top Ten list of some of the Show’s highlights
Travel incentives from TCEB
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 05/05/2016
» The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) has provided travel incentives to encourage companies to visit a royal project during their meetings, conferences, seminars, trainings or corporate outings.
Prehistoric-tour launch
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 24/03/2016
» The Fine Arts Department plans to promote prehistoric paintings in the caves of Ao Leuk in Krabi as a new tourist attraction.
City of hidden gems
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 11/02/2016
» Being part of two tourism campaigns -- "12 Hidden Gems Plus" and "They Say..." -- Lamphun is expected to welcome 20% more tourists this year, according to Ampai Chaipijitr, chairperson of the Tourism Council of Thailand Northern Office.
Destinations on the rise
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 07/01/2016
» Khao Lak in Phang Nga and Karon beach in Phuket are listed among top 10 Destinations On The Rise 2016 in Asia, according to the TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice awards.