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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.
Where the dragons roam
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 08/02/2024
» Two dragon-shaped lighting sculptures around the iconic Dechatiwong Bridge greet visitors to Nakhon Sawan as people return home during the 12-day Pak Nam Pho Chinese New Year Festival, which runs until Feb 14.
Bhutan unveils calendar of annual festivals
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 16/01/2024
» In an effort to make vacations more affordable, Bhutan reduced the daily tourist spend to US$100 (3,500 baht) last September. Now, the Department of Tourism has unveiled a complete calendar of annual festivals, which may inspire travellers to experience the natural beauty of the Himalayan kingdom and lift their spirits.
Enchanting Khao Kho
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 04/01/2024
» After a six-hour drive from Bangkok to the mountainous town of Khao Kho, I had a moment of peace on the new Skywalk Phu Lerd Khao Kho as the midday Sun brightened our moods while winds cooled us.
Shifting patterns in global travel
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 03/07/2023
» In the midst of an uncertain economic and political climate, people in Thailand have various options for getting away from the frenetic pace of life in big cities and recharging their batteries. Recent findings from Booking.com's 2023 Travel Trends Forecast survey show a rise in the popularity of wellness travel among Thai tourists seeking mental and physical renewal.
An image of Nan
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 09/03/2023
» In the northern town of Nan last week, in 35°C midday heat, a colourful procession of villagers wearing distinctive ethnic attire made its way to Wat Phra That Chae Haeng down a lengthy staircase, aside which a pair of naga sculptures stood like guardians. A number of classic wood litters carried replicas of a gold, bell-shaped pagoda as well as various Buddhist offerings such as Lanna-style flags and khan dok trees, all to mark the return of the annual seven-day Hok Peng Festival.
Bang the drum slowly
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 26/05/2022
» Despite the hot weather in the ancient town of Lamphun, a large crowd of Buddhist votaries gathered at the foot of Tha Nang Bridge to welcome the annual Klong Luang (Lanna-style big drum) contest back after a two-year hiatus as part of the seven-day Phra That Hariphunchai Bathing Festival to mark Visakha Bucha Day.
At the crossroads of time
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 19/05/2022
» The sound of a cock crowing signals the start of the day as hundreds of sellers raise their colourful umbrellas and stock their booths with a variety of fresh vegetables, fruits and meats from local farms.
Remembering the Dvaravatis
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 21/10/2021
» Once a thriving trading hub on the banks of Tha Chin River, the ancient town of Nakhon Pathom is home to a slew of historical ruins and temples reminiscent of pre-historic human settlements and the Dvaravati civilisation.
Awakening from the quaking
B Magazine, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 05/01/2020
» Five years after the 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit the country, Nepal is back on the map for Buddhist pilgrims and adventurers to learn a philosophy of life and enjoy the natural beauties.