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Fading into history
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 28/06/2012
» Bangkok was once home to many artisan communities, each known for a particular art or craft, but there's been a sharp decline in the number of such neighbourhoods lately.
Exploring Bangkok's old communities
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 22/06/2012
» The 2nd Touring Alleys and Reviving Legends of Pomprap and Phra Nakhon districts Festival will take place tomorrow from noon until 9pm at several venues in six downtown Bangkok communities.
Off the beaten track
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 21/06/2012
» Connected to the southeast of Chiang Mai, Lamphun is geographically larger than many other provinces. Yet to many it seems like a tiny spot in the Kingdom, and is virtually invisible on the tourist trail. It's a pity travellers do not know what they are missing.
Southern charm
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 31/05/2012
» The lesser-known towns in the south are charming, and Songkhla and Phatthalung are great examples, being rich in history, culture and religion.
Travel fair in Ranong
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 16/03/2012
» Provincial and local authorities, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Chumphon Office together with the public and private sectors of Ranong invite all to the "Travel to Ranong and the Andaman Sea 2012 Fair", being held until March 24 in front of Muang Ranong Municipality Office. The aims are to promote local tourism, raise public awareness of Ranong's potential as a natural and cultural tourism destination, and increase incomes for local communities.
Seafood festival in Samut Sakhon
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 24/02/2012
» Samut Sakhon is known as a city of fisheries due to its high capability of producing seafood and related products under the Ministry of Public Health's safety and hygiene standards. This also helps promote local tourism. From March 1-5, the province and t
Temple tourism resurges after flood
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 09/02/2012
» At weekends, Wat Phananchoeng Worawihan in Ayutthaya province is still crowded with Thai and foreign worshippers and tourists all day after last year's big flood. Hundreds of people were spotted paying respect to the presiding Buddha statue, Phra Buddhatrairattananayok, during the half an hour we spent there on a recent trip. The situation was similar at eight other temples in Ayutthaya and two neighbouring provinces we visited. Visiting temples in flood-hit areas is an opportunity for us to learn how many temples coped with the disaster and why a few were spared by the floodwater.
Escape to the highland
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 02/02/2012
» The highland of Chiang Rai is a popular destination during the cold weather, with many tourists expecting to see a sea of mist when they visit mountain routes in this northernmost province.
Crab pulling in Cha-am
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 27/01/2012
» Cha-am in Phetchaburi province is a beach town whose many local fishermen are keen at catching blue crabs. Among the most famous groups are the fishermen of Ban Klong Thian and Saphan Hin, who catch blue crabs from the Saphan Hin canal and keep their crab-filled nets submerged in water to ensure freshness. So when buyers come to purchase the crabs, the fishermen simply pull the nets up from the canal and take out the catch. Indeed, this so-called "crab pulling" practice makes Cha-am's crabmeat highly renowned for its freshness and good taste.
Hua Hin on the rise
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 09/01/2012
» Hua Hin is listed as the second place of 15 cities of TripAdvisor's Destinations on the Rise.