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Travel notes
Life, John Clewley, Published on 23/05/2023
» Cambodia, like many Southeast Asian countries, enjoyed a golden era of popular music during the 1950s and 1960s, when Phnom Penh, known as the "Pearl of the Orient" became an important cultural centre, a breading ground for the meeting of Western rock and pop and Cambodian music. Author Dee Peyok in her fascinating new book Away From Beloved Lover: A Musical Journey Through Cambodia (Granta, UK, 2023) notes that "the music of East and West merged across Southeast Asia to the most fascinating mélange of instruments, attitudes and expressionism".
Hungry for travel?
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 09/07/2020
» As lockdown measures are now eased and life starts to get back to normalcy, travel enthusiasts gradually begin to make holiday plans to get away from the stress and pressure caused by the Covid-19 outbreak.
Travel uncertainty continues
Business, Aticha Wangbunyen, Published on 05/09/2020
» The coronavirus pandemic has caused more uncertainty for domestic trip planning and booking, according to the latest report from SiteMinder.
Born to travel
Life, Published on 02/10/2020
» Since 1854, Louis Vuitton has fashioned the "Art of Travel" through luggage, bags and accessories. Over the years, the French luxury brand has expanded its disciplines to include ready-to-wear, shoes, watches, jewellery and fragrance.
Travel bubble fever
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Dusida Worrachaddejchai and Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/11/2020
» Global communities will mark the first anniversary of the coronavirus next month after China identified the virus for the first time as a “pneumonia of unknown cause” when it was discovered in Wuhan, central Hubei province on Dec 30, 2019.
Travel subsidy continuing
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 19/12/2020
» The government-sponsored subsidy for local tourists is expected to resume before the New Year to help hotels, the majority of which are not involved with the fraud investigation, says the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
One-click travel
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 24/09/2018
» Imagine relaxing at a spa prior to a flight to your favourite holiday destination. You board the plane, settle into the seat of your choice and freshen up with a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice, just the way you like it. Soon after, the chef's signature dishes that you pre-selected arrive, paired with the perfect glass of wine.
Travel-bound generation
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 18/07/2019
» Travelling and seeing the world is the most important investment for the ages 16-24 Generation Z, according to research by Booking.com.
Travel fair returns
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 01/08/2019
» One of the Kingdom's best-known travel events, the Thai International Travel Fair (TITF) is taking place again on Aug 22-25. This time the venue will be the Challenger Hall 2 of Impact Muang Thong Thani.
Cheap travel campaign
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 10/10/2019
» The government has set aside 63.5 million baht to launch the "Roi Dieo Thieo Thua Thai" or "Visit Thailand With 100 Baht" campaign.