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More than meets the eye
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 16/09/2021
» It was not my intention to end my travel series in the Central Region with another site of a gigantic Buddha sculpture. For my previous story, I visited Ang Thong's Wiset Chaichan district and went to Wat Muang to pay respect to the 95m-tall Luang Pho Yai, the largest seated Buddha sculpture in the country.
Forecast looks bleak
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 09/09/2021
» Kasikorn Research Centre has revised its forecast on the total number of international visitors to 150,000 this year from the previous projection of at least 250,000 arrivals.
A place of temples and kings
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 27/05/2021
» Located on the banks of Klong Dan at Wat Paknam Bhasi Charoen, a giant Buddha statue is the new landmark in the Thon Buri area.
FAD to help restore Wat Ratchapradit
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 25/02/2021
» The Fine Arts Department (FAD) will repair the 156-year-old windows and doors inlaid with pearl at Wat Ratchapradit.
Domestic tourism to surge this year
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 18/02/2021
» Thailand welcomed 6.7 million international visitors last year, according to the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
Blessings and prosperity
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 04/02/2021
» Red paper lanterns are hung in rows inside the compound of the Tai Hong Kong shrine on Phlab Phla Chai Road in Chinatown. The smell of incense sticks infuses in the air.
Travellers seek more flexibility in 2021
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 24/12/2020
» One in two travellers feels optimistic about taking a trip in the next 12 months, according to the Traveller Sentiment & Influences 2020-2021 report by the US-based Expedia Group.
Travel fair for expats
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 03/09/2020
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will host the "Expat Travel Deal 2020" event in Bangkok to offer promotions on travel packages and services for expat residents.
Get on your bike in Rayong
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 30/07/2020
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand will organise the "Happy Bike Rai Covid" programme in Rayong on Saturday and Sunday.
Pattaya braces for slow reopening
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 11/06/2020
» The sky over Pattaya beach in Chon Buri was cloudy. The wind was mild and pleasant. At midday, the sunshine was not that strong. Out in the sea, kids screamed and laughed while playing with waves. A few banana boats and jet skis waited for customers.