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YouTube partners with Shopee in Thailand
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 29/10/2024
» Thai viewers will find it easier to make purchases on YouTube's entertainment platform thanks to a partnership between Shopee and YouTube.
Majestic Lampang
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 09/06/2022
» After the sun sank over the Wang River, a caravan of classic horse-drawn carriages stationed in front of Wat Chiang Rai and acting Capt Supoj Chairuamkoon was in the saddle to welcome tourists on a sightseeing tour. In the northern town of Lampang, this has long been a popular way of exploring historical sites and watching local life from day to night.
More than just monkeys
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 06/01/2022
» When the winter gusts come in, an extensive gold carpet of blossoming sunflowers cover more than 1,000 rai plots of land in the ancient town of Lop Buri, set against a backdrop of mountains that kiss the Sun.
Discovering Klong San
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 30/12/2021
» This is the final chapter in our day trips using the Skytrain and MRT network and I picked the Gold Line to the Klong San neighbourhood as the ultimate destination. Instead of cruising, travellers now have another option for crossing the Chao Phraya River and observe the unique lifestyle of riverside communities on a walking tour of Bangkok's western side.
Rediscovered splendour
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 25/11/2021
» On a sunny day, I spent about 50 minutes riding the Airport Rail Link and taking advantage of the extension of the MRT Purple Line to travel from Bangkok's eastern suburb to the old town of Nonthaburi in the northwest.
Rebranding for post-virus tourism
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 06/04/2021
» Over the past year, Thailand's tourism industry has been dealt a heavy blow by the Covid-19 pandemic, resulting in millions of lost jobs according to an International Labour Organization report.
Caught out in a virus world
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 21/10/2020
» Back in June, Thailand was again in the headlines when UK-based animal rights group World Animal Protection (WAP) released video footage showing a mahout using a bullhook to jab a two-year-old elephant to separate it from its mother. It wasn't a new tactic, but it infuriated people on social media.
Tales from the dark side
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 14/10/2020
» While the anti-government protesters are gathering at the Democracy Monument today to call for constitutional amendments and reforms of the monarchy, activist Anon Chawalawan marks the 47th anniversary of the Oct 14, 1973, uprising with an exhibition titled "Collected: Unwritten History By Museum Of The Commoners".
Real-life drama is full of hatred
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 28/09/2020
» Besides anti-government rallies, renowned actors Sornram "Noom" Theppitak and Pirat "Mike" Nipitpaisankul also made big headlines this month after family issues regarding money came to light.
From Singora to Songkhla
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 21/09/2020
» Formerly known as Singora, the southern province of Songkhla was once a thriving marine trading hub. Thanks to the Songkhla (Old Town) Creative District project, the region has once again sprung back to life and is giving both locals and holidaymakers the opportunity to explore its rich history.