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A celebration of all things muay Thai
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 06/03/2019
» The 15th World Wai Kru Muay Thai ceremony will be held next week in Ayutthaya. The annual event is organised by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to promote Thai culture and honour muay Thai masters. Last year, about 1,680 people from 60 countries attended the ceremony.
Bangkok's hidden gem
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 07/02/2019
» Sitting on the eastern bank of the Chao Phraya River, the old Chinese community of Talat Noi in Samphanthawong district dates back to the early Rattanakosin period. For years, the community was overshadowed by the more famous Yaowarat, Bangkok's Chinatown. But more recently, tourists have started exploring more of Bangkok to find destinations a little bit off the beaten path.
Walk on the wild side
B Magazine, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 03/02/2019
» Thin fog was slowly floating against the backdrop of mountains above the Loisaba Conservancy in northern Kenya. It was nearly dawn when I woke up in my tented camp to the songs of chirping birds.
Top destination
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 10/01/2019
» Bangkok is ranked 21st in the Global Destination Sustainability Index.
Reaching heaven
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 06/12/2018
» The peak of Phu Chi Dao Mountain in Chiang Rai's Wiang Kaen district was shrouded in mist. A cool breeze was blowing in from the mountain range in front of me. I zipped up my jacket to the neck and put on the hood while I patiently waited for the sunrise.
Float your boat for Loy Krathong
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 21/11/2018
» When the Full Moon rises in the sky tomorrow night, Thais will celebrate Loy Krathong by launching their floats of flowers on waterways nationwide.
The land before time
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 25/10/2018
» Being declared Thailand's first global geopark is a major boon for Satun. But it does mean that some things have to be done differently.
See the fireballs
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 11/10/2018
» Every year when Buddhist Lent ends on the first Full Moon night of October, a colourful phenomenon known as the Naga Fireballs takes place on the Mekong River in the northeastern province of Nong Khai.
The depths of history
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 03/09/2018
» Under the calm surface a team of divers went down to the seabed, ignoring colourful coral reefs and marine life. Their intention is not leisure, but the collection of data and samples of ancient artefacts as well as parts of a ship that capsized centuries ago in the Gulf of Thailand.
Research Expo 2018 kicks off at CentralWorld
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 09/08/2018
» More than 500 research and innovation projects will be presented in the Thailand Research Expo 2018. The event will be kicked off today at Centara Grand and Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld.