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An image of Nan
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 09/03/2023
» In the northern town of Nan last week, in 35°C midday heat, a colourful procession of villagers wearing distinctive ethnic attire made its way to Wat Phra That Chae Haeng down a lengthy staircase, aside which a pair of naga sculptures stood like guardians. A number of classic wood litters carried replicas of a gold, bell-shaped pagoda as well as various Buddhist offerings such as Lanna-style flags and khan dok trees, all to mark the return of the annual seven-day Hok Peng Festival.
An oasis of sakura
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 02/03/2023
» The van took such a steep, winding road that I felt nauseous and closed my eyes from the lush view of the Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park out the window. After an indefinite period of time, I breathed a sigh of relief upon arrival at a village. I did not expect that my first trip to Phitsanulok would take me to such new heights.
Treasures of the past
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 23/02/2023
» While standing inside the recently opened Ayutthaya Gold Treasure Exhibition Building at the Chao Sam Phraya National Museum, visitors may picture a gloomy night in September 1957 when robbers robbed the vault that was hidden beneath Wat Ratchaburana's main Phra Prang. When digging further, they discovered a glowing three-floor gold treasure and relocated some priceless items to a house opposite the temple.
Netflix unveils special Thailand travel guide
Life, Published on 23/02/2023
» Netflix has announced a partnership with the Tourism Authority of Thailand, the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, and the Creative Economy Agency to put together Uncover Thailand: A Creative Travel Guide, a first-of-its-kind Thailand travel guide.
Site specific
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 09/02/2023
» Functional seat prototypes in various forms and materials have been designed to find methods to enhance landscapes and provide people ease... traffic barriers doubling as flower pots to create green spaces... augmented reality is used to connect people's imaginations to the metaverse.
Month of love destinations
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 02/02/2023
» Why celebrate the month of love at home? Now that the world has re-opened, it’s time to spread your wings and love. Instead of one day of romance, take a few days off and head to these locations for lasting memories.
Totally Tainan
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 19/01/2023
» Guardian generals Shunfeng Er and Qianli Yan are stationed at the entrance of the Orthodox Luerhmen Sheng Mu Temple in the southern town of Tainan. Shunfeng Er can hear any sound on the wind, while Qianli Yan can see things up to 1,500km away.
Traipsing around Taipei
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 05/01/2023
» It had been raining on and off all day, so soaking in a hot spring at Beitou sounded like the perfect way to be warm inside and out. To Taipei's north, the neighbourhood of Beitou sits amid the Tatun volcano group and the Guandu plain, making it one of the most bountiful regions in Taiwan.
Lights, sound and record-breaking action!
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 02/01/2023
» If you needed one more reason to visit Phuket in 2023, this would be it.
What new Covid restrictions are Chinese travellers facing?
Published on 30/12/2022
» BEIJING: Countries are imposing or considering imposing curbs on travellers from China amid a Covid-19 surge there after authorities relaxed "zero-Covid" rules.