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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.
Unravelling mythical creatures
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 01/02/2024
» To celebrate the Year of the Dragon, the National Museum Bangkok created number of night tours at the end of December. Those who were unable to attend previously can utilise a similar itinerary to create their own mission. There are three routes, which focus on fine arts and mythical creatures like a naga, dragon, makorn and hera.
Only in Korea
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 30/11/2023
» When the temperature dropped below 20C recently, South Korea was in its full autumn foliage season, which gives rise to visually stunning natural scenes. As our bus set out to Museum San, which is located in the town of Gyeonggi, I noticed that the trees had started to drop their leaves in preparation for winter, resulting in vibrantly yellow, red and orange hues on both sides of the winding hilly roads.
The beating heart of old Bangkok
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 12/10/2023
» Song Wat Road is not as busy in the early morning as when it was a major hub for modern trade following Bangkok's transport transition from water to trains and cars more than a century ago.
From past to present
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 24/11/2022
» On a Saturday morning, I strolled through a maze of narrow lanes in quest of a simple brunch at Bang Namphueng Floating Market, located in the Thai-Mon community of Bang Krachao. This was my second visit in two years and this time it was merely a stopover on my way to Samut Prakan.
Exploring the origins of Eastern civilisation
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 11/11/2021
» As Thailand welcomes vaccinated tourists from 68 countries, the Bangkok National Museum remains one of the city's most popular attractions with improved landscapes, layouts and lighting, allowing visitors to experience a new setting and observe diverse exhibitions in 360 degrees.
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.
Grace and grandeur
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 21/11/2019
» With his arrival on Wednesday, Pope Francis is interweaving a bridge of love and cordiality during his first visit to Thailand where Buddhists, Christians and Muslims have been living in harmony for centuries.
China's immortal army invades
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 23/09/2019
» After resting underneath Lishan Mountain in Xi'an for more than 2,000 years, the unearthed Terracotta Army has just invaded Thailand as part of the touring exhibition "Qin Shi Huang: The First Emperor Of China And Terracotta Warriors", on view at the National Museum Bangkok until Dec 15.