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How Lampang celebrates Thai New Year
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 27/03/2018
» It's time to plan for a big celebration of the Lanna traditional New Year at Lampang's Salung Luang Festival.
Phetchaburi the place to be in March
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 07/03/2018
» Throughout March, Phetchaburi has a number of events in the pipeline to entertain visitors.
Mackerel festival promises to be fishy affair
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 16/11/2017
» The cool season has arrived in Thailand and this is the best time to enjoy pla thu. Pla thu (Rastrelliger brachysoma) or short-bodied mackerel is widely available in the Gulf of Thailand. The fish is very popular among Thais. It can be simply served as fried pla thu, or developed into various dishes. In the past, its low price made it a cheap food for the poor, even for cats. However, pla thu is now rather expensive. A 15cm pla thu can be priced around 25-30 baht each.
Celebrate Kathin in Mae Chaem, where an elaborate ceremony endures
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 26/09/2017
» The Kathin festival begins next month, and Mae Chaem, a peaceful district in Chiang Mai, offers a chance to witness a rare Kathin ceremony.
A series of fortunate events
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 04/08/2017
» During the monsoon months of August and September, the Tourism Authority of Thailand is holding a series of events to increase tourism.
Sea of kites
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 02/03/2017
» The sky above the beach of Cha-am will become the sea for a while when schools of fish kites fly during the International Kite Festival scheduled to be held from March 10-12.
Isan's kite tradition on display at Buri Ram festival
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 07/12/2016
» The winter breeze is reviving Isan's traditional kites again at the Isan Kite Festival.
Gazing skyward
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 08/11/2016
» There are signs of winter here in Thailand: slightly cool breezes in the evening and clear skies. Now is a good time for stargazing.
Wedded to Peranakan culture
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 08/06/2016
» From June 18-19, Peranakan culture is being revived in Phuket when the Tourism Authority of Thailand and local bodies organise the Baba Wedding Festival in the heart of the province's old town.
Stunning sights for Thailand's starry, starry nights
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 03/03/2016
» Two major astronomical phenomena will be seen in the skies above Thailand this month, so it's time for stargazers to get their equipment and cameras ready.