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Book Emirates and enjoy free attractions in Dubai
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 04/06/2024
» This summer, vacationers can take advantage of some of the most popular tourist destinations when booking an Emirates return ticket to Dubai by June 11 and travel until Aug 31.
Paradise reborn
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 23/05/2024
» Though the rainy season has officially started in some parts of the country, it appeared we were in luck when rain clouds drifted off Phuket. The Sun was shining and the sky was clear when we arrived at Visit Panwa Pier, where a fleet of speedboats and catamarans were cruising the water to pick up passengers.
Decoding the past
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 02/05/2024
» Just as how hieroglyphics on pyramid walls indicate a pictorial writing system in ancient Egypt and how the cuneiform led to the evolution of languages in ancient Middle East, the Ram Khamhaeng Inscription underscores the development of the Thai alphabet during the Sukhothai period. At the National Museum Bangkok, visitors now have a chance to view and learn how to read it.
Trip.com offers free city tours of Shanghai to transit passengers
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 29/04/2024
» In Shanghai, international transit passengers eligible for China's 72-144 hour visa-free policy as well as those holding a 24-hour temporary entry permit can enjoy a new way to kill time as Trip.com is offering free Shanghai Express city tours to visitors who want to experience China's financial and trading hub, a place where East meets West.
Rediscovering Penang
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 25/08/2022
» As the bus takes us to George Town for breakfast, I glance out the window and see how similar Penang and Phuket islands are to one another. Both old cities are home to a unique collection of magnificent classic Sino-Portuguese buildings that harmoniously fuse Eastern and Western architectural styles.
Centara Reserve Samui
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 13/01/2022
» When I arrived at Centara Reserve Samui, the Gulf of Thailand's brilliant turquoise sea was set against a dramatic background of bright blue skies and the pure white Chaweng beach. It was a sunny morning, but the fresh sea breeze kept me cool and relaxed.
A long strange trip
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 23/12/2021
» The Year of the Ox is drawing to an end as we have become better at dealing with the Covid-19 virus. This year, water splashing was outlawed to avoid virus transmission and families were forced to enjoy the Songkran Festival at home once again.
Connecting heaven and Earth
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 24/06/2021
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand recently launched the Himmapan Project using five cute cartoon characters of mythical creatures based on Buddhist and Hindu beliefs to boost domestic tourism. This inspired me to grab a camera and scour for other imaginary animals from the Himmapan forest, which is a bridge connecting Earth and heaven.
Rebranding for post-virus tourism
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 06/04/2021
» Over the past year, Thailand's tourism industry has been dealt a heavy blow by the Covid-19 pandemic, resulting in millions of lost jobs according to an International Labour Organization report.
Repainting the tourism landscape
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 08/06/2020
» Following the third stage of relaxing the lockdown, inter-provincial travel has been allowed and some tourist destinations have come back to life as people are allowed to leave home to enjoy leisure activities.