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Our little corner of the world
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 12/12/2019
» Located about 2km from the 400-year-old Krue Se Mosque in Pattani's Muang district, Barahom is a low-profile seaside community that opened its doors to tourists on travel packages only last year.
White light
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 28/11/2019
» After the entrance gates closed at 5pm, people waited outside the Chiang Rai landmark of Wat Rong Khun for a much anticipated light and sound show organised for the first time since the temple's 1977 opening.
Stay a little longer
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 17/10/2019
» The sweet fragrance of cocoa diffuses in the air inside the house of Preecha Inkong, the owner of Rose Cocoa Garden, in Tha Sala district in Nakhon Si Thammarat.
More Chinese tourists?
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 03/10/2019
» Chinese tourist numbers in Thailand are still expected to increase this year despite the slow growth since last August.
Convention centre opens
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 22/08/2019
» A new convention centre has been opened in the city of Udon Thani. Named Montatip Hall, the meeting and function facility is owned by Udon Plaza, the operator of UD Town shopping mall. It took about two years for the construction and about 800 million baht investment.
Following in Sunthon Phu's footsteps
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 25/07/2019
» All along the Chao Phraya, from Bangkok Noi in the capital to Bang Kruai in Nonthaburi, are several old temples and communities that have stood for more than two centuries. These sites are mentioned in the works of Sunthon Phu, the great poet who lived during the reigns of King Rama I through to King Rama IV (1786-1855).
Bring yourself to Bang Rak
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 16/05/2019
» Behind the busy street of Charoen Krung in Bang Rak district, there are some places where you can enjoy peace and seclusion, although this part of Bangkok is known as a prime commercial area.
More international arrivals since last year
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 09/05/2019
» The number of international arrivals to Thailand during the first three months of 2019 constituted a 1.76% increase on the same period last year, rising from 10.6 million to 10.7 million. Revenue was up 0.38%, from 571.6 billion to 574 billion baht.
Chinese get e-visa
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 07/02/2019
» The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will introduce its first e-visa application service in Beijing, making China the first country where the service will be available starting on Feb 15.
Bangkok's hidden gem
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 07/02/2019
» Sitting on the eastern bank of the Chao Phraya River, the old Chinese community of Talat Noi in Samphanthawong district dates back to the early Rattanakosin period. For years, the community was overshadowed by the more famous Yaowarat, Bangkok's Chinatown. But more recently, tourists have started exploring more of Bangkok to find destinations a little bit off the beaten path.