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Visakha Bucha celebrations in Sakon Nakhon
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 25/05/2012
» The northeastern province of Sakon Nakhon has hosted the annual big celebrations of Visakha Bucha Day since 2003. Visakha Bucha Day is an important day for Buddhists as it marks the day the Lord Buddha was born, attained enlightenment, and entered into nirvana on the full moon day of the sixth lunar month, about 2,600 years ago.
Sifting through the past
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 24/05/2012
» Saraburi may not boast Thailand's most important historical sites. But if you have been to all those former capitals such as Ayutthaya, Sukhothai or Chiang Mai, this province about an hour and a half drive northeast of Bangkok is one of the places you have to visit to get a better idea of history's finer details.
New social hub for historic site
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 18/05/2012
» When it comes to lifestyle and recreation, Bangkok never seems to stop spoiling its dwellers and visitors thanks to the back-to-back opening of new venues.
Cha-am gets a new attraction
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 07/05/2012
» Santorini Park in Cha-am, a 500-million-baht venture that had its official opening last Saturday, is the latest addition to tourist attractions in Phetchaburi province.
Beyond Resort Khaolak
Life, Published on 27/04/2012
» 9/69 Moo 1 Tambon Khuk Khak, Takua Pa, Phangnga 82190, Thailand - Call: 076-592-300 - Fax: 076-592-399 - Visit: www.katagroup.com/beyond-khaolak - Email: brkl-rsvn@katagroup.com
Day trip with A Difference
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 24/04/2012
» White foamy waves from the turquoise-blue sea softly kiss the immaculate sandy beach of Tachai Island. The sand there is as white and soft as powder. From a boat, about half a kilometre from the island, the seawater is in two shades _ light blue and green. The water is crystal clear and you can see corals beneath with bare eyes.
Keeping culture alive in northern thailand
Life, Published on 23/04/2012
» The metal coins strung onto the traditional costume of Mon-ngo tour guides stole the attention of visitors to this remote Hmong village. The coins hitting one another sounded like chimes as the visitors trekked through the forest.
Seven Thai beaches voted Top 10 Asian beaches
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 20/04/2012
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has revealed that one of the world's largest tourism information websites, tripadvisor.com, named seven Thai beaches in the top 10 of the Traveller's Choice Awards 2012's Beach Destinations in Asia.
Feel settled in Sydney
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 19/04/2012
» Mention Sydney and you may think of the world famous Opera House and the nearby Harbour Bridge. Indeed, this vibrant city is filled with various stylish corners that evoke an everyday holiday mood.
The hidden gateway
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 12/04/2012
» Hidden in a secluded narrow passage between the limestone cliff faces, sheltered beneath a towering natural arch as tall as the mountains that conceal it from the outside world, the "ancient" Chinese way station down below not only looks as if it has always been there for centuries but also adds entrancing magic to this mystifying sanctum.