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Splashing times ahead!
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 10/04/2026
» Songkran is one of Thailand's most cherished celebrations and Bangkok has become a world-class stage for festival revellers who want interactive experiences, contemporary creativity and the traditions of Thai New Year. As there is no reason to stop for fun at only one destination during this long holiday, here we recommend some interesting venues you can go and create your own kind of Songkran memory.
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.
Bangkok's best countdown spots
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 30/12/2024
» With just one day to go, we're ready to bid farewell to this bustling year. Here are some venues set to deliver the final moments of fun and help everyone welcome the New Year in a truly memorable way.
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.
Hot spots to ring in New Year
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 30/12/2022
» At last, it's time to say goodbye to 2022 and those living in Bangkok are blessed with many choices of venue to spend the remaining hours having fun before counting down to 2023 together.