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Land of the forest temples
Life, Published on 30/06/2022
» When it comes to travel attractions in Udon Thani, some people might think of Kham Chanot forest and beautiful pictures of Talay Bua Daeng (Red Lotus Sea) might spring to mind.
Complicated history and a comeback
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 02/06/2022
» On the partition of a quiet seaside wood house is more than an old photo from circa 1881. It is hard evidence that King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) and his entourage, including his half-brother Prince Damrong Rajanuphap, visited the island in the easternmost province of Trat before it was subject to French rule. Despite the withdrawal of troops, colonial legacies remained for years.
Big spenders sought to spur the economy
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/05/2022
» A new committee will be formed to direct measures aimed at attracting more foreign visitors with high purchasing power to Thailand, the government said on Friday, as part of efforts to spur the local economy.
Sustainability influences travel choices
Life, Published on 05/05/2022
» Booking.com has released new research, with insights gathered from more than 30,000 travellers across 32 countries and territories, highlighting that the impact of their trips remains top of mind, with 88% of Thai travellers saying that they want more sustainable travel over the coming 12 months, which is a 10% increase over what was surfaced through the company's 2021 data.
Water festivals kick off across country
Life, Published on 12/04/2022
» The "Water Festival 2022" is bringing the Songkran celebration to six provinces in all four regions of Thailand, until Friday.
Dasta preps 2 cities for Unesco contest
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 31/03/2022
» The Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (Dasta) is preparing to push Suphan Buri and Nan for the next Unesco Creative Cities competition in 2023.
New Hotel in Old Town
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 25/03/2022
» The Metropole Hotel, a property synonymous with Phuket's Old Town since 1989, has been given a new lease on life and renamed the Courtyard By Marriott Phuket Town on Soi Surin. An ideal place to stay if accessibility to the city is your first box to tick. Nestled in the heart of Phuket, its location allows guests to explore the city on foot. The hotel opened in November last year and offers stylish and sumptuous rooms and suites with a total of 248 units. Courtyard By Marriott Phuket Town offers a blend of the cultural heritage and the contemporary style of Courtyard's identity.
A cruise along the Thai riviera
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 03/03/2022
» Despite an oil spill off its coast earlier this year, Chumphon continues to be a popular spot among scuba divers, both experienced and beginners, hoping to see a giant shark whale at least once in their life. The famous diving sites of Koh Ran Ped and Koh Ran Kai have been recognised for the beauty of marine ecosystems, with a colourful carpet of coral reefs stretching as far as the eyes can see.
A long strange trip
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 23/12/2021
» The Year of the Ox is drawing to an end as we have become better at dealing with the Covid-19 virus. This year, water splashing was outlawed to avoid virus transmission and families were forced to enjoy the Songkran Festival at home once again.
Sustainable luxury
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 01/10/2021
» Since opening its doors to the first guests — a couple from New Zealand — in 2001, Pimalai Resort & Spa has earned a reputation of being the luxurious resort on Koh Lanta, Krabi, with many international accolades to boot.