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A majestic display
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 25/07/2024
» In the afternoon sun, a fleet of four exquisite royal barges -- Suphannahong, Narayana Song Suban King Rama IX, Anantanagaraj and Anekajatbhujonga -- are moored at the Thonburi Naval Dockyard as 240 oarsmen train in preparation for the Royal Kathin (robe offering) ritual scheduled to take place in October.
Unravelling mythical creatures
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 01/02/2024
» To celebrate the Year of the Dragon, the National Museum Bangkok created number of night tours at the end of December. Those who were unable to attend previously can utilise a similar itinerary to create their own mission. There are three routes, which focus on fine arts and mythical creatures like a naga, dragon, makorn and hera.
Light and sound shows to illuminate Chao Phraya
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 05/12/2023
» As a part of the Thailand Winter Festival, the lavish Vijit Chao Phraya is making a comeback to Bangkok for its second edition and runs through the end of the month to support businesses that offer nocturnal winter activities like dinner cruises, riverside restaurants and boat tours along the river.
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.
Illuminating the past
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 17/11/2022
» Last Saturday, Bangkok's sky was illuminated by a series of grandiose firework displays to mark the start of the 16-night Vijit Chao Phraya festival to promote Thailand's tourism during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) 2022 summit.
A journey back in time
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 01/09/2022
» Sharing a border with Bangkok, Nonthaburi once served as a fortress town, but nowadays it is a popular weekend hideaway where local tourists can unwind and discover Ayutthaya-era history. To save time, King Thai Sa constructed the Lat Kret Noi network as a detour on the maritime trade route connecting the Gulf of Siam and the former capital of Ayutthaya.
The beating heart of the city
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 05/05/2022
» With a labyrinth of old shophouses, secondhand auto part businesses and religious sanctuaries, the waterside Talat Noi community has managed to maintain its distinct lifestyle and fascinating multicultural heritage despite the changing times.
Rediscovering Bangkok
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 14/04/2022
» With no traffic congestion or long lines at popular restaurants, the prolonged Songkran holiday is always the best time for those who stay in Bangkok to enjoy pleasant leisure time without the usual masses. This year, with water fights prohibited, you can feel free to arrange a day trip by foot, bicycle or river cruise.
Strolling through history
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 03/02/2022
» After departing the Skytrain at BTS Saphan Taksin station in the early morning and turning right, I went on a walking tour with my travel companions to explore the final leg of Charoen Krung Road and Thanon Tok, which runs through the lively residential neighbourhoods of Yannawa and Bang Kho Laem.
Hopes of luck, wealth and prosperity
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 27/01/2022
» Next week, the ox will pass the baton to the tiger, and a swarm of red-shirted pilgrims will rush to revered temples to pray to the gods for good fortune and wealth in the year to come.