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A sacred day cruise
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 15/04/2021
» The seated Buddha image of Phra Buddha Trai Rattananayok, also known as Phra To or Luang Pho To, is majestic. The statue is housed in a vihara (prayer hall) at Wat Kanlayanamit in Thon Buri on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River.
Phuket tops Thai travellers wishlist
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 08/04/2021
» Phuket is the top destination Thais want to visit during the Songkran holiday, according to Agoda.
The perfect weekend getaway
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 01/04/2021
» Just a one-hour drive from downtown Bangkok, the suburban areas in Nakhon Pathom have become a popular holiday getaway for cafe hoppers and families to enjoy a one-day trip with fun activities after disease control measures were eased.
Top travel trends to watch in 2021
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 18/01/2021
» The Covid-19 pandemic has turned the world upside down. While there had been signs that the tourism industry was about to pick up this year, along came a second wave of Covid-19. It may be hard to predict what lies ahead, but allow me to gather some thoughts and list my travel trends for 2021.
National heritage sites get smart app boost
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 07/01/2021
» The Fine Arts Department has launched an AR Smart Heritage app which will allow visitors to explore national heritage sites in a more fun way and with more knowledge.
Travellers seek more flexibility in 2021
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 24/12/2020
» One in two travellers feels optimistic about taking a trip in the next 12 months, according to the Traveller Sentiment & Influences 2020-2021 report by the US-based Expedia Group.
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.
TAT launches ASQ booking platform
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 10/12/2020
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has joined hands with Bangkok-based Locanation to launch an Alternative State Quarantine (ASQ) Paradise hotel booking platform as the go-to quarantine information centre.
Mercury falling, spirits rising
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 10/12/2020
» The Colours of Doi Tung Festival is one of Chiang Rai province's best-known annual events. Every weekend and public holiday in December and January, a fair featuring the sale of food and goods by hilltribe people and other ethnic groups living in Doi Tung and nearby mountains is held near the Mae Fah Luang Garden, a famous attraction that is part of Mae Fah Luang Foundation's Doi Tung Development Project. The idea is to draw more visitors to Doi Tung and enable the villagers to benefit from the high season.
Phuket's Thalang Museum to get a new look
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 19/11/2020
» The Fine Arts Department (FAD) will invest 40 million baht to renovate Thalang National Museum in Phuket.