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Unwrapping Osaka
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 10/08/2023
» The rain had stopped when our plane landed in Osaka and the summertime warmth was just beginning to rise. Looking out of the window, I was reminded of my previous trip in 2010 when I spent two days on every extreme ride at Universal Studio Japan. Time flies.
A town full of history
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 08/06/2023
» It felt as if my eyes and skin were on fire while walking down the new 150m-long skywalk in the sweltering midday sun. It was due to my late arrival in Kanchanaburi, but I decided to stick to my original plan. At least I was rewarded with stunning views of the confluence of the Khwae Yai, Khwae Noi and Mae Klong rivers, set against a backdrop of lush hilly environment and old city walls.
Thailand tourism needs a trust boost
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 06/02/2023
» The beginning of the Year of the Rabbit is a candle of hope for the tourist sector's revival. Thailand, however, does not appear to be off to a good start. The disgraceful saga of Thai police started at the end of last month when a Chinese tourist shared a video clip of four police officers offering her an unauthorised VVIP service on social media. She claimed to have been given the option of a speedy immigration check at the airport and a police escort to her hotel in Pattaya.
Spotting whales close to the city
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 15/09/2022
» Despite the Meteorological Department's warning last week that Thailand, the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand would be hit by severe rains, my travel companions and I decided to continue a long-awaited Bryde's whale-watching trip to Samut Sakhon.
Hong Kong auction house puts pieces by Basquiat, Kusama up for sale
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 16/06/2022
» Since art has the ability to cure the spirit, Poly Auction Hong Kong will mark its 10th anniversary by hosting its inaugural Modern and Contemporary Art Evening Sale and Day Sale between July 12 and 13 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center.
Siam Paragon transformed for Songkran Festival
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 13/04/2021
» To ring in the Thai New Year, the three-day Siam Paragon Enchanting Songkran Festival gets underway from today until Thursday with a showcase of 10 holy Buddha statues and unique traditional activities to celebrate Thailand's cultural heritage.