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Celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse around Bangkok and elsewhere
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 16/02/2026
» We're entering the Year of the Fire Horse tomorrow, with a string of festive celebrations presented at many leading shopping malls around town. They have been curated to bring fun and blessings for all of us with a passionate year full of energy, as suggested by this zodiac sign.
A floral wonderland
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 19/06/2025
» Last month, I had a chance to visit two famous tourist attractions during my short stay in Tochigi prefecture, north of Tokyo.
Where to celebrate Songkran in Bangkok
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 11/04/2025
» Bangkok might be rather empty as most people prefer to go upcountry during Songkran. However, the city will not be lonely this long holiday as many shopping malls, temples and tourist attractions have prepared a string of grand celebrations and fun activities to make Songkran in the city as fun as ever. Here are some recommended events for revellers to check out.
Explore tourism-related opportunities at three new expos this week in Bangkok
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 02/09/2024
» To accommodate the growth of the tourism industry in Thailand and other Asean member countries, three international expositions -- Vend Asean 2024, Thailand Amusement & Attraction Parks Expo (TAAPE) 2024 and Asean Patio Pool Spa Expo 2024 -- will be held under the same roof at Impact Exhibition Hall 5-6, Muang Thong Thani, starting tomorrow and will run daily from 10am to 6pm until Thursday.
Cool spots for Songkran
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 12/04/2024
» This year's Songkran festival is special since it is the first after the holiday was formally recognised as an Intangible Cultural Heritage event by Unesco four months ago. In Bangkok alone, grand celebrations and activities are awaiting revellers at shopping malls, temples and tourist attractions. Here are some recommended venues to take part in water splashing to promote the nation's soft power.
Enchanting Luang Prabang
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 18/01/2024
» Since Luang Prabang is not far from Thailand and easy to visit, I often took it for granted and looked for other destinations with fancy attractions. However, my trip to the town early last month changed my perception and made me understand why many kept telling me to go there.
Nakhon Si Thammarat crafts take centre stage
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 04/07/2023
» Craft lovers are invited to witness the unique craftworks of Nakhon Si Thammarat during "Creative Nakhon 5" which will take place daily from 10am to 9pm starting Thursday until Sunday. The venue is the vibrant Bovorn Nakhon, formerly Bovorn Bazaar, in Tha Wang area, Muang district of Nakhon Si Thammarat.
Power corrupts – with help from higher-ups
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 13/02/2023
» I don't know whether our tourism will be affected by recent coverage of Taiwanese actress Charlene An's police extortion case. It made big headlines in Thai media for weeks and was reported in many international media outlets as well.
Beauty and entertainment at Mae Moh 2019
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 20/11/2019
» Wat Phra That Lampang Luang, Wat Phrabat Pu Pha Daeng, Ratsadaphisek Bridge and Kad Kong Ta market are among the famous spots that make Lampang one of the top tourist destinations in the North. And with the province playing host to the much-anticipated Mae Moh Festival 2019 this weekend, tourist numbers are expected to swell even more.
Free your mind and the rest will follow
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 03/09/2018
» Last week I came across an interesting news item about a small temple in Chiang Mai having come up with a cool idea to get visitors to ponder their lives. It has erected many large timetables around the premises, each detailing the number of days people at each age have left to live if they are to die at 75, the average lifespan for Thais.