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Cities of silk and elephants
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 22/11/2018
» Surin, a northeastern province, is home to the largest number of domesticated elephants in Thailand and hosts the "Surin Elephant Round-Up" every third week of November. Nonetheless, tourists can expect things other than the annual elephant festival, particularly on the newly introduced route called BuRin, abbreviated from Buri Ram and Surin. The route, being promoted by the Department of Tourism under a homestay-standardisation project, emphasises the local ways of life related to elephant-raising, silk-weaving, basketry and cultural diversity.
Rollin' down the rivers
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 28/09/2017
» Travelling along the rivers from Samut Sakhon to Samut Songkhram rewards with natural and cultural insights, especially if one makes stops along the way.
Merit-making in Sakon Nakhon
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 29/09/2016
» From Oct 13-16, the annual "Beeswax Pavilion Procession and Long Boat Races" will take place at various venues in Muang district, Sakon Nakhon province.
Free food fest
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 23/06/2016
» On July 1, the public and private sectors of Samut Songkhram province will host the "Town Opening And Free Food Eating Festival", from 4.30pm under the Wat Phuang Malai Bridge in Ban Prok, Muang district.
Much to do in Mae Rim
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 11/02/2016
» Chiang Mai, aka the "Rose of the North", has been popular among Thai and foreign tourists for decades due to the beauty of its nature, art and culture. So has Mae Rim, one of its districts, due to its numerous natural attractions. However, several interesting attractions and activities are lesser known and sometimes overlooked.
Whale watch
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 14/08/2015
» Campaigners and government agencies are determined to add the mesmerising Bryde's whale to the conserved species list
Remembering a legend
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 14/05/2015
» The "Boon Bungfai Lan: Legend Of Ma Kham Lai" festival will take place at Nong Sri Charoen in Ban That, in Phen district of Udon Thani province, until the end of the month.
Orchid Fest in Nakhon Pathom
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 07/05/2015
» The Orchid of Nakhon Pathom 2015 Festival will be held in the field in front of Tambon Sam Phran Administration Organisation Office in Sam Phran district of Nakhon Pathom province, from tomorrow until Tuesday, from 8.30am-8pm.
Underwater wedding in Trang
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 06/02/2014
» From Feb 10-12, the "18th Underwater Wedding" will be held off the Trang coast under the concept of "Let your love glitter the world". Bridal couples will visit the Peninsular Botanic Gardens in Trang to plant trees, have lunch at Thumrin Thana Hotel, join a parade in the town, take part in the water-pouring ceremony at Tubthiang Park and attend a pre-wedding dinner, "Kin Niew". At night, the underwater wedding after party will be hosted by Trang Chamber of Commerce and Nok Air with concerts by singers Jo and Kong, Boy Peacemaker and bands ETC and PP Project at the provincial hall.
Balloon festival in Chiang Mai
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 28/11/2013
» The ''Thailand International Balloon Festival 2013'' will be held on the golf course of Chiangmai Gymkhana Club from Dec 7-8 and is expected to attract up to 50,000 people.