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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.
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 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.
Ulsan set to host annual Whale Festival
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 20/09/2024
» Just as leaves in South Korea begin to turn yellow and red, the annual Whale Festival returns to Ulsan for its 28th edition from Sept 26-29. With the concept of "The Dream Of Jangsaengpo, The Hope Of Ulsan", the festival will bring together dazzling media art performances, live entertainment, and interactive activities to celebrate the rich history of Jangsaengpo and its unique relationship between humans and whales.
A hidden gem in the North
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 05/09/2024
» In the northern town of Nan, the rainy season provides vacationers a chance to experience a slower pace of life amidst picturesque mountainous landscapes. Boundless stretches of rice fields sprout and become verdant as gentle winds chase away the heat.
Sightseeing in Songkhla
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 29/08/2024
» Even though it was a gloomy day, we could still clearly see Songkhla's landscape from where we stood atop the ancient Fort No.9. Constructed out of stone to accommodate cannons, it is located on a plain that connects the foothill of Khao Noi and the southwestern town corner.
Cultural treasures await at Chulalongkorn University
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 15/08/2024
» In the heart of town, Chulalongkorn University is inviting students and visitors to study outside the classroom and enjoy recreational options on campus, which serves as a cultural melting pot and a source of inspiration, to promote the conservation of cultural heritage and lifelong learning.
New Swatch x Omega series capture Earth's splendour
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 25/06/2024
» To fulfil childhood dreams of becoming an astronaut and gazing back at Earth from space, Swatch has collaborated with Omega to launch the new Bioceremic Moonswatch series, which captures the splendour of the planet.