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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.
A hidden gem
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 25/08/2016
» Along a stretch from Lan Luang Road to Nakhon Sawan Road, less than 500m from Phan Fa Bridge, is the Nang Loeng Community. Its former name is E-Loeng, named after the oversized Mon-style jars.
Legacy of early man
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 30/06/2016
» Visiting museums in Thailand is no longer dull since several museums have been renovated and well-presented. Since its big improvement late last year, the 128-year-old National Museum Bangkok regularly comes up with rotating exhibitions. The latest is the ongoing "Early Man Of Our Land" exhibition, which will be held until Aug 21 at Issaravinitchai Throne Hall.
City of hidden gems
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 11/02/2016
» Being part of two tourism campaigns -- "12 Hidden Gems Plus" and "They Say..." -- Lamphun is expected to welcome 20% more tourists this year, according to Ampai Chaipijitr, chairperson of the Tourism Council of Thailand Northern Office.
The two-coloured rivers city
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 21/01/2016
» Widely known as Pak Nam Pho, Nakhon Sawan is a gateway to the North of Thailand. It holds significance in terms of history and culture aside from also being a hub of transportation and trade in the past. Besides its famous Chinese New Year celebrations, this province has hidden treasures, including local museums, a river island and the small town of Chum Saeng for visitors to explore.
Thailand's domestic tourism
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 14/01/2016
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand aims to push domestic tourism revenue from 7.99 trillion baht to 8.7 trillion this year, up 8%.
Plenty of cycling in 2016
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 31/12/2015
» After six months or so of closure, the revamped cycling track around Suvarnabhumi International Airport was officially reopened last Saturday. Renamed the "Sky Lane", this collaboration between the Airport of Thailand (AOT) and Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) has been greatly welcomed by Bangkok's cycling community. The return of this bike track to the short list of places where residents of the capital can train or enjoy leisurely rides without the risk of becoming roadkill is definitely one of this year's best bit of good news.
Away
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 24/12/2015
» To welcome 2016, Bangkok and several cities around Thailand will host a range of activities starting with the countdown on New Year's Eve, then New Year's Day and beyond. Here is a list of events planned in Bangkok and elsewhere:
The heart of our city
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 29/10/2015
» The east bank of the Chao Phraya River where the history of Bangkok began is called Koh Rattanakosin because it is land surrounded by water and looks like an island. Its west side is adjacent to the river and the east end is the Khlong Khumuang Doem Canal. King Rama I, the first monarch of the Chakri Dynasty, established Bangkok on the east bank of the Chao Phraya River in 1782 as the new capital.
Ride to Khong's Legendary
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 22/10/2015
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will organise "Ride to Khong's Legendary", the road bicycle race through four provinces along the Mekong River, from Oct 29 to Nov 1. The aim is to promote sport tourism and to see the potential to organise the event as an annual international bicycle race, according to TAT chief Yuthasak Supasorn. TAT invested about 13 million baht in the event, which is expected to attract more than 1,000 participants.