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Soft power shines in 2024
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 19/12/2024
» As the Year of the Dragon comes to an end, Thailand is being decked out with lights and entertainment to create a joyful mood for all to enjoy countdown festivities. This year, soft power remains key in promoting tourism and culture as tourists seek fresh ways to experience local life and distinct culinary journeys.
Christmas retreats
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 11/12/2024
» For those seeking budget-friendly ways to celebrate the festive season, Agoda offers a list of the most affordable Asian destinations for the end-of-year holidays, with an average room rate of 1,600 baht per night. To create the ranking, Agoda researched the hotel prices for top 10 cities in nine markets, based on bookings made in September or October, with a check-in date between Dec 24-31. These destinations provide a mix of cultural experiences and scenic beauty, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Jim Thompson farm celebrates Isan culture
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 26/11/2024
» While enjoying winter temperatures, visitors to Nakhon Ratchasima can immerse in a charming Isan-style town surrounded by lush mountain ranges and beautiful flower fields as part of Jim Thompson Farm 2024: Isan Calling, which runs from Dec 7 until Jan 1.
Bright lights, big city
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 14/11/2024
» For those trying to find a spot to bask in the joyful mood after releasing a krathong into the Chao Phraya River tomorrow night, the charming neighbourhoods of Phra Nakhon-Pak Klong Talat have been turned into entertainment destinations for the seventh Awakening Bangkok, which runs until this Sunday.
A day at Khao Kheow Zoo
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 07/11/2024
» Even though it was nearly midday, I found myself stuck in traffic for several kilometres en route to Khao Kheow Open Zoo. It turned out to be the outcome of families trying to spend the last few days of school break with Moo Deng, the superstar baby pygmy hippo.
Lisa to headline New Year celebrations at Iconsiam
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 05/11/2024
» As Bangkok's sky sparkles with a display of eco-friendly fireworks, Lalisa 'Lisa' Manobal, the Kingdom's incredible singer and style icon, will be the headliner for the Amazing Thailand Countdown 2025 at Iconsiam, which will take place from Dec 29-31.
A Swiss adventure
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 31/10/2024
» It was a wonderful morning in Zurich with the Sun beaming and temperatures dropping to 14C. One of my travel companions did not skip her running routine and I was tempted to set up my own walking mission and relish a slower pace.
The magic of Rome
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 17/10/2024
» As Rome welcomed the arrival of autumn, waves of avid tourists converged at the crossroads of Via delle Muratte, Via dei Crociferi and Via Poliand. It was becoming challenging for them to find an ideal spot to take photos of the Trevi Fountain, but they kept tossing a coin into it, wishing to revisit the Eternal City.
Asia's top five food destinations revealed
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 14/10/2024
» As gastronomy tourism becomes a soft power means to promote culture, online travel website Agoda has announced the top five food destinations in Asia based on survey data collected from Aug 1-19, with over 4,000 participants from 10 countries.
One day in Istanbul
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 10/10/2024
» When our business-class flight touched down in Istanbul at first light, we awoke to a pleasant welcome of cool weather. Unexpectedly, we learned that many of our travel companions were visiting Turkey for the first time and that Thai travellers are exempt from visa requirements.