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Vegetarian Festival
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 15/10/2015
» The Vegetarian Festival originated in China, and is based on a Chinese belief that seven Lord Buddhas and two bodhisattvas (enlightened beings) annually visit the world in the form of nine deities. They stay for nine days and nine nights in the ninth lunar month. In Southeast Asia, the Vegetarian Festival has become a tradition in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand. This traditional observation of vegetarian diet is for people of Chinese descent to do spiritual cleansing and merit-making. This year, the festival in Thailand is being celebrated until Oct 21.
Students as guides
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 10/09/2015
» The Tourism Department of the Tourism and Sports Ministry has introduced the "Little Hosts" project to train primary school students to be local guides.
Provinces to get bike lanes
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 27/08/2015
» The Department of Highways has launched a bike lane along road number 121, not far from Chiang Mai city.
Concert for a princess
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 20/08/2015
» On Aug 29, the "Heavenly Voices For The Princess Concert" will be performed by the Viola Lovers band under the baton of Asst Prof Col Chuchart Pitaksakorn at 4.30pm at Samosorn Sevakamart Hall, Mrigadayavan Palace, in Cha-am district, Phetchaburi.
Thailand 'more competitive'
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 09/07/2015
» According to the latest report from the World Economic Forum, Thailand's travel & tourism competitiveness ranking has moved up to being 35th in the world, up from its position of 43rd two years before.
Airport taxis charge same for now
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 02/07/2015
» Taxi surcharge at Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports remains the same at 50 baht, according to the Transport Minister Prajin Juntong.
Shop for Thainess discounts
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 25/06/2015
» The two-month annual Amazing Thailand Grand Sale kicked off last week. Up to 80% discounts will be offered to those who wear traditional Thai costumes while shopping at participating stores.
App targets Muslim visitors
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 18/06/2015
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is launching a travel app targeting Muslim visitors.
Boat rides in Phetchabun
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 16/04/2015
» Until May, the annual "Paddling Boats And Hiking In Search Of Freshwater Jellyfish" festival will take place at Kaeng Bang Rachan rapids in Khao Kho district, Phetchabun.
Roads less travelled
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 09/04/2015
» A couple of weeks ago I wrote about a biking event in Krabi organised by Nok Air. The day following the mass ride through the southern town I joined the airline's cycling team in a trip to Koh Lanta Yai, one of the province's largest islands. The Nok Air riders rode some 32km on the paved roads from Koh Lanta Yai's main pier at Sala Dan to the old town on the other side of the island. But I had another plan.