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Flowers for the late King
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 26/10/2017
» From Oct 28 to Nov 5, the "Flora Of A King" fair, or the annual flora fair of Lop Buri, will take place at Lop Buri Zoo in Muang district, Lop Buri province.
Exploring Ko Kret
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 05/10/2017
» It's been more than a decade since I moved out of the capital to settle down in Pakkret district of Nonthaburi, Bangkok's adjacent neighbour to the northwest. Despite the fact that I've travelled to so many places over the years, I've never visited Ko Kret, the number one tourist attraction of my current hometown. What a shame!
Time-travelling along the Mae Klong River
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 14/09/2017
» Embracing the Mae Klong riverbanks, 105km southwest of Bangkok, Ratchaburi province is a cultural must-see that should be known for more than just producing water jars and hosting the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market.
A Lanna masterpiece
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 24/08/2017
» Amid many concrete temples in the northern province of Chiang Mai, very few maintain the original design and concept of a traditional northern temple. Among the rare ones is Wat Intharawat, better known as Wat Ton Kwen, in Hang Dong district, which truly represents Lanna architecture.
Food fair in Hua Hin
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 24/08/2017
» From Aug 25-27, the "Hua Hin Food Festival 2017" will take place at Hua Hin Queen's Park in Hua Hin district, Prachuap Khiri Khan province.
New Chon Buri zoo zone
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 17/08/2017
» The zone is home to 45 animals in 13 categories, including red-shanked douc langurs, yellow-throated marten, Malayan gharial, Malayan tapir and Siamese fireback pheasant. There are also many types of trees and plants of tropical rainforest, dry evergreen forest and mixed deciduous forest.
Time travel, minus the DeLorean
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 27/07/2017
» Based on Albert Einstein's theory of relativity, many believe going back to the past is possible if one can travel at a speed close to that of light. But based on my experience, with due respect to the great scientist and his fans, at certain locales one can enjoy something near time travel just by doing the opposite -- going slow. The southern city of Songkhla is one such place.
Tales of two temples
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 13/07/2017
» It is beyond many people's expectations to see a forest monastery in the heart of Thon Buri, the west quarter of Bangkok. Wat Pa Choeng Lane is nestled amid tropical trees in a secluded area accessible on foot or by boat by the Chak Phra Canal.
Wanderlust on wheels
Christopher Lombardi, Special publications, Published on 11/07/2017
» Mindful of the estimated 650 million Persons with Disabilities (PWD) worldwide, these popular tourist destinations have gone the extra mile to empower the PWD holidaymaker, and help make world travel an experience everyone can enjoy.
Shanghai rhapsody
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 06/07/2017
» Celine Dion's My Heart Will Go On was playing loudly on a large walkway at Xiangyang Park in Shanghai, the financial hub of China. A group of elderly Chinese ladies, wearing their high-heel shoes, danced in pairs like they were preparing for a contest.