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Enchanting Khao Kho
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 04/01/2024
» After a six-hour drive from Bangkok to the mountainous town of Khao Kho, I had a moment of peace on the new Skywalk Phu Lerd Khao Kho as the midday Sun brightened our moods while winds cooled us.
Ancient wonders
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 31/08/2023
» A car travels down a long peaceful road with lush green paddy fields on each side that will soon be superseded by crops of cassava, corn and sugar cane during the off-season. This scene reminds us of Prince Damrong Rajanubhab's 1904 journey to Phetchabun, when he discovered the ancient town of Si Thep which was recorded in a late Ayutthaya and early Rattanakosin document.
Echoes of the past
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 17/08/2023
» We were mesmerised by vast lush paddy fields on either side of the road where equestrians expertly rode their horses as we gazed out of our van en route to Suphan Buri. However, ancient temples and historical ruins remain powerful attractions for travellers to discover Thailand's rich history and fascinating cultural heritage.
Exploring Thai history and culture
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 20/10/2022
» The cloudburst dissipates as we stroll through the neighbourhood of Phra Nakhon and the Sun now shines brightly in the clear sky. Despite the upcoming change in weather, this is a wonderful time to get outside and go sightseeing.
Disneyland, Thai style
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 22/09/2022
» While the sunset lights the sky over Phuket and our car swirls down a mountainous long road to Carnival Magic, it is like we are travelling through a wizardly land straight out of a fairy tale.
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.
A stroll down history lane
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 15/07/2021
» Bangkok is once again under strict disease control measures and residents continue to work from home to curb virus transmissions. Although restaurants, supermarkets, public parks and convenience stores are required to close at 8pm, families still have some recreational options available on the weekend.