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Taming the fiery rooster
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 26/01/2017
» Chinese New Year comes early this year. In Thailand, the main celebration of China's grandest traditional festival falls on Saturday, when Chinese-Thai descendants set up food offerings for Chinese gods, give family members a red envelope containing hong bao, or cash gift, and wear red -- a token of luck and fortune.
Northeastern reservoir
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 12/01/2017
» Yasothon has introduced Thung Bua Daeng, a 90 rai reservoir fully dotted with pink water lilies known as bua daeng.
Where East meets West
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 15/12/2016
» When people think Macau, the first thing that comes to mind is casinos. That was also the case with me. But my perception has changed after a recent trip, which made me realise that there is a lot more to discover in this gambling capital of Asia.
Yourtime yourstyle yourworld
Holiday Time, Published on 02/12/2016
» Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Krabi is located directly on its own beach at secluded Pai Plong Bay, one bay along from the main resort area of Ao Nang, with its shops and entertainment outlets. Directly behind the resort is a verdant limestone formation of the kind that characterises Krabi. Secluded, and with magnificent ocean views, the resort is accessed by a scheduled speedboat service from Nopparatthara Pier near Ao Nang. As a hideaway for couples and honeymooners, as a base for families and groups who adore the beauty of the ocean and unspoiled nature, or as a retreat for anyone who simply needs tranquillity and privacy, the resort is a sublime hideaway.
Potty about pottery
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 17/11/2016
» Sometimes, precious things are just under our nose. So is Sam Khok district of Pathum Thani province. Situated about 50km from the heart of Bangkok, Sam Khok is a centuries-old community dating to the early Ayutthaya Period about 600 years ago. Much of local history and art can be learned through temple visits in this area. One-day trips are good choices because of Sam Khok's close proximity to the capital and convenient routes.
The road of paradise to Indochina
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 10/12/2015
» Located about 400km southeast of Bangkok, the Khlong Yai district of Trat province is hoped to become the gateway for trade and tourism to the Cambodian towns of Koh Kong, Sihanoukville and Kampot, as well as Vietnam.
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.
Hitting the G-spot
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 30/07/2015
» The famous beach resort of Hua Hin is one of my most frequented destinations for mountain biking. With four regularly maintained downhill tracks, Khao Hin Lek Fai which stands just west of the downtown area boasts more DH trails than any other hill of its size in Thailand. On my latest trip there, the local downhillers refused to bring me to our favourite trails. The reason being that there was, again, a brand new one, and they insisted I had to try it. Of course, I readily agreed. Why not?
A weekend of love
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 12/02/2015
» With St Valentine's Day around the corner, couples looking for a romantic getaway may be tempted by a cruise around the lake of pink water lilies in Udon Thani then catch a ride to explore the town across the border — Vientiane in Laos.
Buddhist ceremony in Samut Prakan
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 02/10/2014
» From Saturday until Oct 7, Samut Prakan's Bang Phli district will host the "Rub Bua" (presentation of lotus flowers) ceremony, a century-old tradition of Thai people of Mon descent. A day before the end of Buddhist lent, or Ok Phansa, Buddhists bring lotus blossoms in a boat procession along Samrong canal from Bang Phli District Office to the temple to worship Luang Phor Toh, the temple's principal Buddha statue.