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A place of temples and kings
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 27/05/2021
» Located on the banks of Klong Dan at Wat Paknam Bhasi Charoen, a giant Buddha statue is the new landmark in the Thon Buri area.
A place where time moves slow
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 08/04/2021
» A double-decker ferry docked at a pier on the bank of the Don Sak River in Surat Thani's Don Sak district, about a 90-minute drive from Surat Thani Airport. The destination was not world-renowned Koh Samui or Koh Phangan but a smaller more low-profile island named Koh Phaluai.
Acts of goodwill
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 16/11/2020
» In our daily lives, we may come across situations where we need to decide whether to do something or just forget about it. However, if we follow our hunch, our small action might just lead to a big impact on someone or our society.
A fresh way to experience the South
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 22/02/2018
» A short drive from the old town of Songkhla to Songkhla Lake is where you will find Ko Yo. The size of this small island in the southern part of the country is only 15km².
Point of view
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 23/02/2017
» It was dark outside and the crickets chirped monotonously. The rooster's crow before dawn could easily wake up an entire household. I glanced at my watch only to realise it was 4am. Soon an e-taen, a modified farm truck, would pick me up to go watch the Sun rise over a sea of fog from Huai Ton Hai viewpoint in Sukhothai's Ban Na Ton Chan village.
Island community
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 08/09/2016
» A raised concrete walkway behind Wat Champa in Taling Chan leads to the Koh San Chao canal community. The community might not ring a bell, but it is known among a few travellers as an add-on trip to the famous Lat Mayom floating market in Taling Chan.
Driving a new mindset at the wheel
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 24/07/2015
» As a resident of Sukhi 2 community in Muang district of Pathum Thani, 54-year-old Lanchakorn Chanklom had always used the pedestrian crossing on the Rangsit-Pathum Thani Road. She realised the risks involved as some people had been hit while crossing the street there in previous years. She joined her community campaign by signing a petition asking local authorities to build a pedestrian bridge.
The wheels on the bus go around Khon Kaen
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 26/11/2014
» Last week, the mayor of Khon Kaen and a group of locals showed strong commitment to improving the city's public transportation system. They are no longer waiting for a budget from our centralised government.
Travel insurance available to tourists
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 31/07/2014
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in conjunction with four local insurance companies will offer online travel insurance to encourage international tourism in Thailand.
Detours in the Delta
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 19/06/2014
» A truly refreshing contrast to the urban sprawl of Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, Sa Dec is a sleepy river port in the Mekong Delta, in Dong Thap province, about 140km southwest of Vietnam’s largest metropolis.