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The triality of light
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 27/08/2025
» In today's digital age and AI technology, impossible photographs become more common. However, back in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s when technology was not as advanced, creating artistic photographs was a huge challenge.
Four Bangkok bars in top half of Asia's 50 Best Bars 2024
South China Morning Post, Published on 17/07/2024
» HONG KONG - Capping off days of guest bartender shifts, spirits brand pop-ups and everything boozy in between was the ninth edition of the Asia's 50 Best Bars awards, held for the second consecutive year at The Rosewood Hong Kong hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui.
From past to present
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 12/06/2024
» When photographer Manit Sriwanichpoom visited Wat Mahathat in Ayutthaya in 2021, he was surprised to see broken Buddha statues. What was unique was broken parts of the Buddha statues were replaced with fragments from other Buddha statues. He wondered why the Fine Arts Department structured Buddha statues that way, since the fragments were a mismatch.
Beyond the Buddha
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 01/05/2024
» As a traveller and photographer, Kamthorn Paowattanasuk enjoys visiting temples. While most people like to take photos at famous spots or with well-known sculptures, Kamthorn is interested in temple structures repaired using substitute materials. For example, what used to be a sermon hall made from wood was replaced with cement because wood is too expensive. In another temple, wooden handrails in an ordination hall and the temple gates were replaced with alloy.
Photo exhibition looks at evolution of Buddhist temples in Thailand
Life, Published on 02/04/2024
» Interested persons are invited to muse about the roles of a Buddhist temple during "Holy Land" which is running at Kathmandu Photo Gallery, until May 11.
Tranquil beauty
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 14/09/2023
» A powerful earthquake that struck the northwest of Kathmandu in 2015 sent a ripple of destruction through the country. Not far from its epicentre, Bhaktapur bore the brunt of the natural disaster that damaged houses and religious structures. After years of reconstruction, despite lingering signs of ruin, this ancient town continues to preserve harmony between the old and the new.
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 celebrates 40th anniversary with deals
Life, Published on 31/08/2023
» Centara Hotels & Resorts recently announced the launch of its newest package experience titled "Enriched Journeys" as part of its ongoing 40th Anniversary Wave of Celebrations. This exclusive offer is available at Centara Reserve and Centara Grand properties worldwide.
Bhutan cutting steep tourist fee by half
Reuters, Published on 26/08/2023
» KATHMANDU: The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan is preparing to halve the $200 daily fee it charges tourists in an effort to boost a sector still struggling to recover a year after the end of Covid-19 restrictions.
Dusit Hotels and Resorts debuts in Nepal with not one, but two new properties
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 05/08/2023
» Dusit Hotels and Resorts under Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, debuts in Nepal with the opening of Dusit Princess Kathmandu and Dusit Thani Himalayan Resort Dhulikhel, which opened just one week apart.