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Paradise reborn
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 23/05/2024
» Though the rainy season has officially started in some parts of the country, it appeared we were in luck when rain clouds drifted off Phuket. The Sun was shining and the sky was clear when we arrived at Visit Panwa Pier, where a fleet of speedboats and catamarans were cruising the water to pick up passengers.
Loei honours ancestors
Life, Post Reporters, Published on 23/05/2024
» From Thursday to Saturday, the Ban Na Sao community in Loei province celebrates Isan tradition with the Phi Khon Nam Festival to honour the spirit of their ancestors, show gratitude to buffaloes for working hard and ask the rain to mark the beginning of rice farming.
Da Nang gears up for fireworks festival
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 20/05/2024
» Visitors to the coastal town of Da Nang in Vietnam will have another option to take in breathtaking views of the Han River at night thanks to the Danang International Fireworks Festival, which will light up the sky from June 8 to July 13 to celebrate the arrival of the summer.
Mark Visakha Bucha Day in Sukhothai
Life, Published on 16/05/2024
» To commemorate Visakha Bucha Day, worshippers and tourists in the ancient town of Sukhothai are welcome to gather at Wat Chang Lom and participate in the wian thian ceremony between May 21 and 22 to mark the birth, enlightenment and death of Lord Buddha.
Hong Kong spotlights its marine heritage
Life, Published on 09/05/2024
» This month, Hong Kong pays homage to the city's marine heritage which means visitors can enjoy a wide range of charming cultural festivals and brand-new pyro and drone shows.
Decoding the past
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 02/05/2024
» Just as how hieroglyphics on pyramid walls indicate a pictorial writing system in ancient Egypt and how the cuneiform led to the evolution of languages in ancient Middle East, the Ram Khamhaeng Inscription underscores the development of the Thai alphabet during the Sukhothai period. At the National Museum Bangkok, visitors now have a chance to view and learn how to read it.
Places to ring in Thai New Year
Life, Published on 11/04/2024
» To ring in Thai New Year, temples and public spaces around the country have been transformed into entertainment hubs. During the Songkran Festival, tourists can experience religious ceremonies, cultural performances and water fights, all of which honour the charm of Thai cultural heritage.
The charm of Songkran
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 11/04/2024
» After being listed as a Unesco Intangible Cultural Heritage late last year, Songkran is gaining momentum in drawing tourists to Thailand. In an attempt to boost tourism, Thai New Year celebrations get under way today and will last until April 17 in various places.
Ramayana Water Park opens kids area
Life, Published on 08/04/2024
» Looking for a fun place with safety and comfort for your kids to enjoy this summer break especially during this Songkran Festival? Ramayana Water Park in Pattaya might be a favourite pick and it recently opened what is hailed as the country's biggest play area for children, Ramayana Kids Kingdom.
Places to enjoy the Songkran celebrations
Life, Published on 04/04/2024
» As part of the Maha Songkran World Water Festival, Ratchadamnoen Avenue and Sanam Luang will serve as major splashing battlegrounds from April 11-15 allowing locals and tourists an opportunity to appreciate the beauty of Thai cultural heritage while escaping the summer heat.