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Peace in the valley
B Magazine, Published on 24/11/2019
» When the fog blankets the sleepy valley of Mae Chaem in Chiang Mai province in early November, locals brave the cold to prepare for one of their most important traditional celebrations.
Museum goes its own sweet way
News, Phitsanu Thepthong, Published on 23/11/2019
» Thai sweets have long held a special place in gastronomical culture and now they are honoured with a dedicated museum midway between Bangkok and the seaside district of Hua Hin in Prachuap Khiri Khan.
Made in Thailand
B Magazine, Published on 22/04/2018
» What seems ordinary to some may hold special values to others. What's mundane to a local may be seen as precious by a visitor.
The view beyond
Life, Published on 19/04/2018
» From damaged land after the era of tin mining, Ban Tha Din Daeng in Phangnga province is recovering as a new attraction. At a pond surrounded by mangrove forest, a group of tourists get paddles and jump on the kayak right away. They seem quite happy to be soaking in the nature and warm breeze. After enjoying swimming and kayaking, they end the visit with a yummy seafood meal and mouthwatering salad.
Phangnga's sleepy suburb
Life, Published on 12/04/2018
» Row houses in the Sino-Portuguese style stand still amid the quietness of the old town. An old lady is busy arranging her basketry products in front of a concrete wall of which a dark-coloured stain looks like an abstract mural. Steps from the Chinese shrine, a grocery offers everything for everyone, from old-fashioned lighters and watches for men to colourful batiks for the ladies who might want to dress up in local style.
By the sea
Life, Published on 29/03/2018
» It is a few minutes to noon. Fishermen have just finished their job of sorting out their catches when groups of diners walk across the bridge to the village. Muslim waitresses in the restaurants know that their next shift is about to start. The customers are going to pack the place very soon. From a quiet fishery village in the morning, Ban Bang Phat turns into a vibrant place for seafood at every lunch time.
Charming and pleasant
Life, Published on 22/03/2018
» The appointment time is near. I am waiting for a city tour bus to explore Phangnga town.
Tourism's new star
Asia focus, Nithi Kaveevivitchai, Published on 12/03/2018
» Japan is in the midst of a historic tourism boom, thanks to a weaker yen and eased visa restrictions, prompting the government to set some even more ambitious targets. The foreign influx could not come at a better time, given that the rapidly ageing society is looking for new drivers to reinvigorate its economy.
On the level
Life, Published on 08/03/2018
» On the plain of Yilan county, Taiwan, the unique shape of gigantic architecture can be noticed from a distance. It looks like a huge building with one side buried in the ground. Some say it is a leaning pyramid.
Leaving Taipei behind
Life, Published on 01/03/2018
» Leave the crowded city of Taipei behind, you will find that the northeast of Taiwan is not too small for your exploration.