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Not quite a staycation
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 27/08/2020
» Dying to get back to nature but national parks are so far away? Longing for an outdoor experience but you don't think you have enough time?
Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 26/12/2019
» This renowned property began operations in 1999 and ever since has been in the top tier of Chiang Mai's plethora of luxury resorts. Its accommodations, built around terraced rice paddies and a serene pond, range from different types of pavilions to villas and private residences, some of them as large as 855m². No matter what size, each seems ideal for a memorable vacation with your special person(s).
Buddhist Lent celebrations
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 27/06/2019
» The three-month Buddhist Lent will soon begin, and the occasion will be celebrated in ways that differ from one place to another.
Celebrate Phi Ta Khon
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 20/06/2019
» The town of Dan Sai in Loei province invites all to its most famous cultural event, the Phi Ta Khon Festival where locals from several communities take part in fun-filled processions through the town while donning colourful ghost masks. This year, the festivity is scheduled for July 5-7. As usual, the venues are Wat Phon Chai and the nearby Dan Sai district office.
Get more from Singapore
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 11/06/2019
» The Great Singapore Sale (GSS) is back. This year's edition, GSS: Experience Singapore, takes place from June 21-July 28 and promises to offer plenty of bargains and a unique Singaporean experience.
Mae Wa trail race
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 30/05/2019
» Mae Wa National Park in Thoen district of Lampang province is best known for its namesake waterfall. Soon, however, more people will see it as a destination for trail runners. On July 14, the park will be the venue of the Mae Wa Minimal Trail 2019.
Trip to Phetchaburi
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 02/05/2019
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) and the Phetchaburi Office of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) are co-organising special train trips to the old city of Phetchaburi every Saturday, Sunday and public holidays throughout May.
Timeless treasures
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 11/04/2019
» Like every time I went to Si Sa Ket, I dropped by Khao Phra Wihan National Park again on my latest visit to the northeastern province. As always, the sunrise at Pha Mo E Daeng, the cliff that is one of the park's top attractions, was a refreshing sight. During the rest of the trip, however, I came to realise that Si Sa Ket has much more to offer than Khao Phra Wihan.
Thai boxing in Ayutthaya
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 14/03/2019
» From March 16-17, the World Wai Kru Muay Thai ceremony will be performed at the Ayutthaya Historical Park in Ayutthaya province. The 15th annual festival is aimed at showcasing Thai martial arts and paying respects to Nai Khanomtom, a famous Thai boxer during the Ayutthaya period. Nai Khanomtom Day falls on March 17.
Celebration and prayer in Phrae
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 13/03/2019
» Phrae province is home to several old Buddhist monuments. The most revered is the centuries-old Phra That Cho Hae, which is believed to contain a relic of the Buddha. The grand stupa is located in its namesake temple, which sits atop a small hill, 10km or so southeast of the provincial town.