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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 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 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.
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.
A celebration of culture
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 04/07/2024
» As Isan Creative Festival returns to Khon Kaen for a fourth edition, a group of molam artists have gathered to provide joy and talented creators are enticing foodies with mouth-watering appetisers and beverages prepared from pla ra (fermented fish) and rice.
A blooming retreat from the heat
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 28/03/2024
» From today until Sunday, the 35th Nai Lert Flower & Garden Art Fair provides urbanites a summer retreat to escape the increasing temperature and lift their mood with flower displays and craft workshops.
Springtime splendour
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 14/03/2024
» As the temperature approaches 40C, Kasetsart University Kamphaeng Saen Campus in Nakhon Pathom evokes the springtime vibe of Ueno Park in Japan as a sea of pink trumpet trees begin to blossom.
Site specific
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 09/02/2023
» Functional seat prototypes in various forms and materials have been designed to find methods to enhance landscapes and provide people ease... traffic barriers doubling as flower pots to create green spaces... augmented reality is used to connect people's imaginations to the metaverse.
Closer to heaven
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 01/12/2022
» Doi Luang Chiang Dao in Chiang Mai is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to discover lush sub-alpine woodland and limestone mountains that rise 2,225m above sea level. As part of Chiang Dao Wildlife Sanctuary, its topography is comparable to that of the Himalayas and south China.
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.