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A feast for the senses
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 21/03/2024
» The seaside town of Phetchaburi was recognised as a creative city of gastronomy in 2021 and as a result the Phra Nakhon Khiri Festival provides an opportunity for visitors to discover the local culinary scene, history and charming heritage all in one place. This year, the festival returns for its 37th edition and continues until Saturday.
An indulgent escape minus kids
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 05/10/2023
» We all complain about the rising prices of flights, domestic and international. Koh Samui being one of the places where the airfare has slowed tourism post-Covid. Yet, it is worth every penny once you get there. Especially if you stay at Explorar Resorts, which is on Mae Nam Beach.
Koh Tao reports record tourist arrivals
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 01/08/2023
» SURAT THANI: Koh Tao, in the Gulf of Thailand northwest of Koh Samui, reported a record number of tourist arrivals in one day on July 28, provincial governor Wichuwat Jinto said.
The Tao of island travel
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 20/04/2023
» After a two-hour ferry ride from Koh Samui, we landed on Koh Tao, where a tremendous influx of foreign and Thai tourists was arriving at Mae Haad Pier in the late afternoon. A crew of hotel guides were shouting their customers' names from a nearby pavilion, while a fleet of four-wheel-drive pickup trucks were stationed outside to transport visitors to their lodgings.
Tracing history
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 29/09/2022
» The sky over Pathum Thani was gloomy and the water level was rising when we arrived at the new Riverdale Marina to board a smart electric ferry for a delightful eco-friendly voyage as part of the "Legacy Of River" initiative.
A journey back in time
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 01/09/2022
» Sharing a border with Bangkok, Nonthaburi once served as a fortress town, but nowadays it is a popular weekend hideaway where local tourists can unwind and discover Ayutthaya-era history. To save time, King Thai Sa constructed the Lat Kret Noi network as a detour on the maritime trade route connecting the Gulf of Siam and the former capital of Ayutthaya.
Chon Buri revisited
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 17/02/2022
» The beach town of Chon Buri is reviving after the country reinstated the Thailand Pass system to welcome foreign tourists this month. Pattaya, Bang Lamung, Koh Sichang, Si Racha and Sattahip have been added to the Sandbox programme as a new alternative.
Hilton opens Garden Inn in Phuket
Life, Published on 23/12/2021
» Hilton and GCP Hospitality last week announced the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Phuket Bang Tao, marking the debut of the award-winning Hilton Garden Inn brand in Thailand. Developed and managed by GCP Hospitality, the 177-room hotel spanning seven stories is strategically located in the island's prime Bang Tao Beach area.
A long strange trip
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 23/12/2021
» The Year of the Ox is drawing to an end as we have become better at dealing with the Covid-19 virus. This year, water splashing was outlawed to avoid virus transmission and families were forced to enjoy the Songkran Festival at home once again.
Sunken ships scoop silver
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 11/11/2021
» Ten years ago, two Thai battleships began their final mission. HTMS Prab and HTMS Sattakut were respectively assigned to the waters of Koh Ngam Noi in Chumphon and Koh Tao in Surat Thani as part of a marine ecology project.