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The hidden charms of Jakarta
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 05/10/2023
» In Indonesia, Bali is a major tourist destination for Thais. However, during my three-day and two-night visit to Jakarta organised by BWH Hotels, I discovered the charms of Indonesia's capital. Jakarta is similar to Bangkok in terms of city vibes and heavy traffic, but Jakarta has more shade and trees than the City of Angels.
A land of giants
Life, Published on 23/03/2023
» As our car wound through the Khotcha-anajak project, also known as the Elephant Kingdom, one of my friends gestured enthusiastically out the window and her eyes twinkled with delight like a child when she spotted elephants ambling about seeking food in a green meadow.
Sherpa completes record 23rd Everest climb
AFP, Published on 15/05/2019
» KATHMANDU: For the hardy few, climbing Everest is a bucket-list feat of endurance, danger and wonder. But Kami Rita Sherpa's 23rd record summit of the world's highest peak on Wednesday was just another day at work.
New 'skypark' over Chao Phraya
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 08/02/2018
» Thailand's first "skypark" over the Chao Phraya River is expected to open next year.
Calling all adrenaline junkies
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 25/01/2018
» Foreign tourists arriving with oversized luggage -- bike bags -- are a common sight at Chiang Mai International Airport. Although unknown to much of the general public and tourism policymakers, the northern city is one of Asia's most popular destinations for downhill mountain bikers from around the globe, including World Cup pros. Over the past decade, Chiang Mai's position as a bike Mecca keeps growing stronger. And now it is boasting a new downhill track that is sicker than any of its predecessors.
The real face of Pakistan
B Magazine, Published on 11/06/2017
» Mention of Pakistan often conjures up gloomy images for people who have never set foot in the country. I, for one, often heard negative things about Pakistan due to the country's long history of internal conflicts and its association with the war on terror.
Rafting - it's a swell
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 07/07/2016
» While Thailand's rainy season soaks big cities, causing traffic jams and difficulty in getting around, it allows tourists to fully enjoy a particular kind of adventure -- rafting.
Isan's arid bounty
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 07/04/2016
» Yasothon and Amnat Charoen were separated from Ubon Ratchathani in 1972 and 1993, respectively. A couple of weeks ago, these three Isan provinces reunited.
Where big beasts flourish
Life, L. Bruce Kekulé, Published on 30/04/2015
» Kaziranga, a Unesco World Heritage Site, is situated in the state of Assam in northeast India, and encompasses some 267m² of grassland, wetland and river habitat, plus a buffer zone amounting to another 248m². Over time, the Assamese have created one of the greatest protected areas in the world.
Vibrancy, charm and fresh fish
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 21/08/2014
» In the southern tip of Thailand, where outbreaks of violence have finally begun to decrease, Narathiwat city, located in the eponymous province, remains a nice, lovely border town.