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Historic crossroads
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 17/12/2020
» The blue sky gradually turned orange after sunset. The tender wind carried the cool night air to where we stood on the top of Khao Yai Thiang in Nakhon Ratchasima. The grass flowers and tree branches swayed in the breeze.
See the sights of Sa Kaeo
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 26/11/2015
» A new asphalt road has been built along the border town of Aranyaprathet in Sa Kaeo province. A railway line is also under construction to extend its service to Ban Khlong Leuk, the border checkpoint where visitors can cross to Poipet in Banteay Meanchey province in Cambodia.
Welcome to the southside
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 08/10/2015
» One may visit Satun for the famous Koh Tarutao and its vicinities. Crystal clear water, white sandy beaches and unbeatable marine biology are the major magnets that lure travellers to the southern province, 982km from Bangkok.
Phuket hopes for beach games boost
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 06/11/2014
» Tourism chiefs hope the 4th Asian Beach Games 2014 in Phuket next week provide a welcome boost to Thailand's global image.
Idyll in indigo
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 23/10/2014
» The charms of Chiang Khan has drawn countless tourists to the northeastern province of Loei, all eager to experience the laid-back ambience of this old town and the scenic views it offers of the mighty Mekong. Few of them realise, however, that a mere 15km to the southeast of the town, there is another destination worth visiting especially for those who love ethnic culture.
Bangkok venues in world’s top attractions lists
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 03/07/2014
» Wat Pho, or the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, and the 360-rai Lumpini Park have been named among top 10 landmarks and parks in Asia, according to the Travellers’ Choice awards for Attractions of TripAdvisor, a travel website.
Crossing Jordan
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 23/05/2013
» It takes only about six hours to drive from the hilly far north to Jordan's southernmost extremity on the Red Sea. Home to 6.2 million people and largely desert (83%), this is indeed a small country, but it is jam-packed with attractions, from natural wonders like Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea to fascinating religious sites and a multi-layered history replete with remnants of majestic, long-passed civilisations.
Straddling history
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 04/04/2013
» During one fine dinner in Seoul, I asked David, a US-born South Korean, if he ever wanted to visit North Korea to see his father's family. He replied that he had never thought about it.
Bus service between Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi launched
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 30/07/2012
» The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) will rearrange a bus route to service passengers between Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi airports.
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.