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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.
Paradise reborn
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 23/05/2024
» Though the rainy season has officially started in some parts of the country, it appeared we were in luck when rain clouds drifted off Phuket. The Sun was shining and the sky was clear when we arrived at Visit Panwa Pier, where a fleet of speedboats and catamarans were cruising the water to pick up passengers.
Thailand tourism needs a trust boost
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 06/02/2023
» The beginning of the Year of the Rabbit is a candle of hope for the tourist sector's revival. Thailand, however, does not appear to be off to a good start. The disgraceful saga of Thai police started at the end of last month when a Chinese tourist shared a video clip of four police officers offering her an unauthorised VVIP service on social media. She claimed to have been given the option of a speedy immigration check at the airport and a police escort to her hotel in Pattaya.
Beyond the beach
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 10/11/2022
» After a one-hour journey from Bangkok to the southern town of Trang, the pilot announced we were landing, but our plane took off again a few minutes later. I looked out the window and spotted rain clouds forming over the airport and runway. Due to poor visibility, the pilot opted to return to Bangkok before changing his mind and landing temporarily in Krabi.
Rediscovering Penang
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 25/08/2022
» As the bus takes us to George Town for breakfast, I glance out the window and see how similar Penang and Phuket islands are to one another. Both old cities are home to a unique collection of magnificent classic Sino-Portuguese buildings that harmoniously fuse Eastern and Western architectural styles.
History at home
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 23/09/2021
» From north and south to east and west, the Fine Arts Department is promoting its website http://www.virtualmuseum.finearts.go.th/index.php/en as a fun virtual learning centre, where future generations can explore more than 40 national museums around the country and trace their origins from home.