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A coastal gem
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 25/04/2024
» Throughout my work life I have gone on many group tours, but this was my first solo trip to Koh Lan in Chon Buri. About a 90-minute drive from Bangkok, Koh Lan is the perfect destination for anyone wanting an island vacation without having to take a flight south.
Explore Chinatown's past at Five Footway Festival in Singapore
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 07/03/2024
» Amid a nostalgic atmosphere, Chinatown Singapore will host the Five Footway Festival from Saturday until March 17, and transport visitors back to the 1900s when this neighbourhood served as a bustling trading hub. The Chinatown Business Association is working with its partners to create more than 70 creative activities that shed light on the rich cultural heritage and history of the Chinese community.
A sustainable paradise
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 09/11/2023
» Lying back in a cosy beach chair and tuning in to the sound of the waves may be the easiest way to unwind and let go of tension. Rainfall not only brings out the beauty of Mother Nature, but it also hydrates the lush surroundings, soothing our fatigued eyes and elevating our spirits.
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.
Living with the virus
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 19/12/2022
» Thailand is gearing up for the upcoming holiday season, with the government collaborating with the private sector to offer a variety of entertainment and leisure activities to create a festive mood. The precautionary measures have been lifted, and people are congregating outside to socialise. Everything seems to be going well, but we shouldn't be careless.
Holiday Inn Resort Samui Bophut Beach
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 10/11/2022
» The best time to get vitamin D is in the early morning when the Sun reflects on the clear waters of the Gulf of Thailand. I reclined by the ocean without a mask to inhale the fresh air on a private sand sundeck close to Holiday Inn Resort Samui Bophut Beach.
Into the sea
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 28/07/2022
» As the plane continued its flight to the southern town of Trang, my travel companions and I learned that there was a 70% probability of rain during our trip, so we didn't anticipate spending time on the beach tanning. But as we landed and all we could see was a brilliant blue sky gleaming over the Andaman Sea, it seemed like we had struck lucky.
Escape the hustle and bustle
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 10/03/2022
» Just a few days before I arrived in Koh Mak, Trat province, veteran marine ecologist Thon Thamrongnawasawat posted on Facebook about his collaboration with Bang Chak Corporation to rehabilitate a 10 rai field of seagrass around Koh Mak and Koh Kradat to build blue coastal carbon ecosystems. That would allow Koh Mak to get one step closer to joining the list of the Top 100 Green Destinations in the world.
Shining a light on history
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 29/04/2021
» Setting against scenery of the starry sky, the Ancient City in Samut Prakan is now illuminated with the first edition of the "Muang Boran Light Fest" to highlight the long history of the Ayutthaya kingdom.
Donate your old bras and save the world
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 09/03/2021
» Wacoal is continuing its successful eco-friendly project, "Wacoal Bra Day", which helps women dispose of lingerie properly with an aim to alleviate the waste crisis in the country.