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A search for new-gen designers
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 28/08/2025
» The search for the next wave of talent in the Thai fashion industry has begun with the "Young Designer 2025" competition. Hosted by the Community Development Department, Ministry of Interior, the contest honours "Thai Fabrics Are Fun To Wear", a royal initiative by HRH Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya.
Four Centara properties welcome pawrents and their furry babies
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 13/12/2023
» Joining the ranks of pet-friendly hotels in Thailand, four properties under Centara Hotels & Resorts have adopted pet-friendly policies for pawrents who wish to vacay with their pets.
196 eateries receive Bib Gourmand distinction in Michelin Guide Thailand 2024
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 06/12/2023
» Ahead of the announcement of Michelin Guide Thailand 2024 on Dec 13, 196 eateries in various provinces have been awarded Bib Gourmand distinctions, signifying that they are the best value-for-money restaurants. The world-famous guide also covers wallet-friendly places in addition to fine dining establishments.
Isaan bound at Centara Udon
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 28/11/2023
» Udon Thani, colloquially known as Udon, is an upper northeastern province near the Thai-Lao border. If you've never set foot in the northeastern region of Thailand, you may be surprised by the diverse attractions awaiting to be discovered from natural beauties, cultural sites and historic (and pre-historic) sites.
Centara Ubon opens with introductory rates
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 03/04/2023
» Central Pattana and Centara Hotels & Resorts expand their portfolios of hotels with Centara Ubon, which aims to be a contemporary all-in-one lifestyle destination for business and leisure travellers.
Centara turns 40 this year, reveals 2023 plan
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 22/03/2023
» This year is a milestone year for Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator. Centara will celebrate its 40th anniversary, add several new properties to its global portfolio and pursue sustainable growth in a bid to become one of the world’s leading hospitality companies five years from now.
Centara Ubon opens on March 1, offers introductory rates
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 27/02/2023
» Following the recent opening of Centara Korat in October last year, Thailand's leading hotel group Centara Hotels & Resorts is about to launch Centara Ubon.
Make Learning Fun
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 15/01/2021
» In the wake of the second wave of Covid-19 in Thailand, schools in 28 provinces have been ordered to close until Jan 31 and conduct online classes instead. One side effect that one may not see coming is that the new learning normal brings with it amusing and heart-warming stories from these online classes. Here are a few.
New Kid on Sukhumvit Block
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 13/03/2020
» The Carlton Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit, Carlton Hotel Group's first property in Thailand, opened its doors on Feb 19. Located between Asok and Phrom Phong, the 34-storey building promises "upper-upscale" hospitality.
Beam me up!
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 23/08/2019
» Interest in extraterrestrial things (and beings) make a comeback to the Thai collective consciousness, thanks to asteroid 2006 QQ23 flying by and a viral video in which a local man, who claims to be a medium of Pluto God, warns humanity of 2020 doomsday in an alien tongue. This got us thinking about the local interest in UFOs and aliens, and how Thailand is linked to alien stories in a way that you may not be aware of. We aren't saying we believe in Pluto God or trying to convince you one way or another but there are many pieces of evidence (of varying degrees of credibility) of alleged alien visits to the Land Of Smiles and they are too fascinating not to share.