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Connecting heaven and Earth
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 24/06/2021
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand recently launched the Himmapan Project using five cute cartoon characters of mythical creatures based on Buddhist and Hindu beliefs to boost domestic tourism. This inspired me to grab a camera and scour for other imaginary animals from the Himmapan forest, which is a bridge connecting Earth and heaven.
Eye-opening adventure
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 19/12/2019
» To many Thais, me included, the mention of Sri Lanka will suddenly bring to mind Colombo, the capital, Ceylon tea, the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy, and some other religious sites. But what about Sri Lanka's southern coast? Hmm. Of course, there must be beaches and the sea. But what else?
In search of the world’s most remote islands
Christopher Lombardi, Special publications, Published on 28/04/2017
» While most clock-punching 9-to-5ers will talk up the idea of a "nice quiet vacation", how many of us would actually delight in jetting off to a undeveloped, desolate destination with barely another person in sight? If you’ve just raised your hand, please read on.
How to make money
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 07/05/2015
» Apart from the Mint Museum near Sanam Luang in Bangkok, those interested in the history and production of coins should not miss the Royal Thai Mint's new learning centre in Pathum Thani province. Coin manufacturing can be seen there. Located about 40km from Bangkok, this centre is housed in the country's fifth and current Royal Thai Mint.
Preserving culture
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 04/09/2014
» Built with an effort to retain the cultural identity of the Southernmost provinces, a folk museum in Narathiwat features rare arts of the lost empire of Lanka Suka.
Capital aperitif
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 27/06/2013
» From vibrant but overcrowded Yangon to the faded splendour of Bago or the new orderliness and open spaces of Nay Pyi Taw, visiting Myanmar's current capital and two of its predecessors may help the first-time visitor figure out how far this country has come and how quickly it is changing.