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Centara to end Love Isaan campaign with flash sale
Life, Published on 19/10/2023
» Centara Hotels & Resorts has announced the conclusion of its Love Isaan promotion with a special week-long Flash Sale. Guests who book from now to Oct 23 for stays until Dec 29 will enjoy a host of exclusive perks, including 30% off flexible rates, plus an additional 15% discount for CentaraThe1 members at Centara Korat, Centara Ubon and Centara Udon.
Snowy peaks and vibrant culture
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 07/09/2023
» Debris remains the lingering evidence of a massive earthquake in Nepal in 2015. With the epicentre in the northwest of Kathmandu, followed by hundreds of aftershocks, the natural disaster killed around 9,000 people, injured over 100,000 and impacted around 8 million. As Nepal began to recover, the coronavirus pandemic brought the world to a complete standstill and tourism cracked and collapsed like people's homes.
Recalling Bangkok's dark side
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 16/06/2022
» Many places are veiled in darkness. Arguably, they were once -- or still -- a reminder of things that should be left unsaid. You may entertain the thought of them, but should not make them known. Who wants to hear of social evil and death? But these places can offer a deeper understanding of what our city is made of.
Trouble in paradise
Life, Published on 15/04/2021
» It has been a bad year for tourism and a boom in the travel and hospitality sector would no doubt be good for the economy. However, it could also be a nightmare for people living and working amid the flux of transient tourists. It wasn't that long ago that we saw media reports of tourist misbehaviour from carving names on ancient Egyptian bas reliefs to chasing geishas down the streets in Kyoto. Around the world, countries are looking for ways to curb bad behaviour from tourists. Iceland, for instance, launched the Inspired by Iceland pledge in June 2017 that urges tourists to travel responsibly. Apart from implementing official rules, a recent research study reveals that poor tourist behaviour could be reduced by simply making the tourists feel closer to the locals.
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.
Thai aviation boost
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 19/10/2017
» The airline business will jump ahead next year after the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) removed Thailand's red-flag status on safety concerns, according to the Kasikorn Research Centre.
New Pattaya app launched
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 21/09/2017
» Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (Dasta) has launched the Smart Pattaya Version 2.
Natural sanctuary
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 07/07/2016
» Boontoemphu Rongluean has never thought that one day he would offer a cruise boat service in Yala. The province does not have access to the sea, but it has a reservoir where tourists can board a boat to the Hala-Bala Wildlife Sanctuary. The lake was created after Bang Lang Dam was completed in 1981, blocking and diverting Pattani River.
Where nature thrives
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 05/11/2015
» The loud voice of gibbons is like a wake-up call for campers at Phanoen Thung Mountain in Kaeng Krachan National Park, Phetchaburi.
Life's a beach in the navy
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 16/07/2015
» A short drive from bustling Pattaya, Sattahip district of Chon Buri province remains charming, with clean beaches and an easy atmosphere.