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A weekend in Vientiane
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 30/05/2024
» Just a 45-minute drive across the First Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge and with a linguistic resemblance to the Isan dialect, Vientiane is one of the most welcoming destinations for Thais seeking a weekend experience. This humble town radiates the allure of a bygone colonial age and its laid-back lifestyle allows visitors to avoid any rushing.
Decoding the past
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 02/05/2024
» Just as how hieroglyphics on pyramid walls indicate a pictorial writing system in ancient Egypt and how the cuneiform led to the evolution of languages in ancient Middle East, the Ram Khamhaeng Inscription underscores the development of the Thai alphabet during the Sukhothai period. At the National Museum Bangkok, visitors now have a chance to view and learn how to read it.
Cosi Vientiane Nam Phu opens
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 22/04/2024
» After opening three Thai properties in Samui, Pattaya and Krabi, Cosi, the affordable lifestyle brand under Centara Hotels & Resorts, made its first foray outside Thailand by opening Cosi Vientiane Nam Phu in the capital of Laos.
The charm of Songkran
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 11/04/2024
» After being listed as a Unesco Intangible Cultural Heritage late last year, Songkran is gaining momentum in drawing tourists to Thailand. In an attempt to boost tourism, Thai New Year celebrations get under way today and will last until April 17 in various places.
Witness a sacred spectacle in Pattani
Life, Published on 22/02/2024
» Chinese pilgrims and tourists from neighbouring Malaysia are heading to the seaside town of Pattani to attend the Lim Ko Niao Goddess Celebration, which runs until Feb 27.
A tranquil sanctuary
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 07/02/2024
» When it's time to disconnect from the real world and escape from the concrete jungle that is Bangkok, Luang Prabang in Laos is always my first choice.
Cosi opens first outpost outside Thailand
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 06/02/2024
» Centara Hotels & Resorts, announces the opening of its latest venture, Cosi Vientiane Nam Phu, marking the affordable lifestyle brand's first foray overseas.
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.
Snowy peaks and vibrant culture
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 07/09/2023
» Debris remains the lingering evidence of a massive earthquake in Nepal in 2015. With the epicentre in the northwest of Kathmandu, followed by hundreds of aftershocks, the natural disaster killed around 9,000 people, injured over 100,000 and impacted around 8 million. As Nepal began to recover, the coronavirus pandemic brought the world to a complete standstill and tourism cracked and collapsed like people's homes.
Centara Udon relaunches with totally new look
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 31/07/2023
» Central Pattana and Centara Hotels & Resorts announced the highly anticipated re-launch of Centara Udon. First opened in 2009, Centara Udon has been extensively revamped with new restaurants, upgraded facilities and a new standard of luxury in Udon Thani.