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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.
A weekend in Vientiane
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 30/05/2024
» Just a 45-minute drive across the First Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge and with a linguistic resemblance to the Isan dialect, Vientiane is one of the most welcoming destinations for Thais seeking a weekend experience. This humble town radiates the allure of a bygone colonial age and its laid-back lifestyle allows visitors to avoid any rushing.
Salt, sea and spoonbills
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 07/03/2024
» During a morning stroll through vast salt fields in the seaside town of Samut Sakhon, I couldn't resist but take breathtaking photos of a large flock of birds. Close by, experienced birdwatcher Suchart Daengpayon (also known as Mr Tee) led a small group of foreign tourists on a trip to see the food-seeking behaviours of the spoon-billed sandpiper, an endangered shorebird species.
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.
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.
Outrigger Koh Samui Beach Resort
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 27/07/2023
» Before rain clouds began to swarm over the island, I didn't miss the opportunity to enjoy the spectacular views of the Gulf of Thailand in the morning and watch the local fishermen, who lived just a few metres from Outrigger Koh Samui Beach Resort.
Heal your soul in luxury at Varana Hotel Krabi
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 07/07/2023
» In the South, environmentally conscious vacationers can spend a weekend staying at Varana Hotel Krabi's minimalist but elegant rooms to sate their wanderlust. Focusing on sustainable living, this brand-new luxury hotel crafts a wonderful wellcation experience for those searching for both mental and physical renewal.
Centra by Centara Hotel Bangkok Phra Nakhon
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 25/05/2023
» A new alternative to change the mood without leaving town, I checked into Centra by Centara Hotel Bangkok Phra Nakhon in the afternoon and spent the rest of the day at its cafe observing local life through the floor-to-ceiling windows while sipping iced tea paired with freshly baked pastries.
The Tao of island travel
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 20/04/2023
» After a two-hour ferry ride from Koh Samui, we landed on Koh Tao, where a tremendous influx of foreign and Thai tourists was arriving at Mae Haad Pier in the late afternoon. A crew of hotel guides were shouting their customers' names from a nearby pavilion, while a fleet of four-wheel-drive pickup trucks were stationed outside to transport visitors to their lodgings.
The Soul Luxury Wellness and Mindfulness Resort
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 16/03/2023
» The Sun came out and shone brightly as we approached the newly opened Soul Luxury Wellness and Mindfulness Resort in Saraburi, however, chilly breezes were blowing in gusts to keep us cool.