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Witness a sacred spectacle in Pattani
Life, Published on 22/02/2024
» Chinese pilgrims and tourists from neighbouring Malaysia are heading to the seaside town of Pattani to attend the Lim Ko Niao Goddess Celebration, which runs until Feb 27.
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Options abound for pilgrims
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 29/12/2022
» It's time to say goodbye to 2022, and doing good deeds to bring in the New Year seems to be the norm. Those who are staying in Bangkok can benefit from this rare opportunity to have a peaceful vacation while most leave the capital.
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Complicated history and a comeback
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 02/06/2022
» On the partition of a quiet seaside wood house is more than an old photo from circa 1881. It is hard evidence that King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) and his entourage, including his half-brother Prince Damrong Rajanuphap, visited the island in the easternmost province of Trat before it was subject to French rule. Despite the withdrawal of troops, colonial legacies remained for years.
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Journeys of northern art
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 07/02/2019
» Travel is fun, especially when it can be carried out under uncommon themes. The North is charming for the beauty of its nature, art and culture. Visiting the North to learn and appreciate traditional craftsmanship is an interesting idea, inspired by the ongoing exhibition "Tracing The Fading Legacy: Stories Of Living Legends" at Raya Heritage, Chiang Mai, that will run until the end of March as a tribute to handicraft masters and teachers.
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The hidden charms of Jakarta
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 05/10/2023
» In Indonesia, Bali is a major tourist destination for Thais. However, during my three-day and two-night visit to Jakarta organised by BWH Hotels, I discovered the charms of Indonesia's capital. Jakarta is similar to Bangkok in terms of city vibes and heavy traffic, but Jakarta has more shade and trees than the City of Angels.
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Renewed interest in Japanese sumo proves big pull for tourists
AFP, Published on 13/08/2023
» TOKYO: Their interest piqued during Covid lockdowns and by a new Netflix drama, a fresh rush of foreign tourists are flocking to Japan for a look inside the insular world of sumo.
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A forgotten heritage
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 03/08/2023
» To the layman, Paniat is unheard of. It is an ancient town that lies in the eastern province of Chanthaburi. It sits at the foot of Khao Sa Bap, a square settlement that was once guarded by walls but levelled out, buried and forgotten to make way for an orchard village. However, the site retains remnants of Khmer culture that highlight the dynamic interaction between Siam and its neighbours.
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Dane visits every country in the world without flying
AFP, Published on 26/07/2023
» AARHUS, Denmark: A Danish man who claimed to be the first to visit every country in the world in a single trip without flying landed home Wednesday after 10 years away.
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Pray for love, eat local delicacies and chillax riverside at Dihua Street
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 17/07/2023
» Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, boasts various tourist attractions from parks, temples, markets, museums and more. However, you may want to start your journey on an auspicious note with a visit to Dihua Street where you can pay respect to local deities, sample local delicacies, admire historical shophouses and catch the sunset by the river all in one evening. Most importantly, all can be done within a short walking distance.
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Disaster to destination: Fukushima snow wows tourists
Published on 09/03/2023
» FUKUSHIMA, Japan: Tourist Benjamin Tuffy’s family spent their winter holidays in picture-perfect snow in Japan. But they weren’t at the country’s famed ski resorts in Hokkaido or Nagano — they picked Fukushima.
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