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A mystical land
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 11/05/2023
» With the chilly winter breeze subsiding, Taiwan is gaining favour with Thai tourists looking for short-haul affordable holidays. My recent trip to Taipei coincided with the launch of the "Taiwan The Lucky Land" campaign, which offers foreign visitors the chance to win NT$5,000 (5,470 baht) in coupons as pocket money until June 30.
Options abound for pilgrims
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 29/12/2022
» It's time to say goodbye to 2022, and doing good deeds to bring in the New Year seems to be the norm. Those who are staying in Bangkok can benefit from this rare opportunity to have a peaceful vacation while most leave the capital.
Welcome back
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 22/12/2022
» As the world has recovered from the Covid-19 pandemic's three-year assault, the Tiger will hand the baton off to the Rabbit. The 2022 countdown celebration was ultimately toned down when Omicron infections quickly spread and the number of new Covid-19 cases in Thailand exceeded 20,000 in February.
From royal roots to a modern city
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 21/04/2022
» As Bangkok blows its birthday candles today, many historical sites including the Grand Palace, Bangkok National Museum, Santi Chai Prakan Park, City Pillar Shrine, Wat Bowon Niwet Vihara and Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theatre have transformed into fun entertainment venues for the "240th Anniversary of the Foundation of Rattanakosin", running until Sunday.
The gods of Ratchaprasong
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 30/09/2021
» With the easing of lockdown measures, Life is resuming its series of day trips along the Skytrain and MRT network after a two-month hiatus. Although museums, libraries and other recreational places are still off-limits, we'll start with a walking tour of the Ratchaprasong neighbourhood, home to sacred Hindu deities, shopping malls and a sanctuary of street food connoisseurs where you can spend the whole day.
'Stronger together'
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 28/09/2020
» Due to Covid-19 impacting Thailand's economy and people's mental health for several months, a project titled "Ratchaprasong Stronger Together: Arts From The Heart" -- Stronger Together in short -- is turning several BTS skywalks into an open gallery to showcase a series of nine striking artworks that synchronise with over 70 soothing songs to lift the community's spirits.