• LIFE

  Love is in the air in Chiang Rai

  Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 14/02/2024

  » The International Balloon Fiesta 2024 gets under way today and runs until Sunday, turning Singha Park Chiang Rai into an ideal place for couples to spend Valentine's Day amid a romantic ambience generated by the chilly breeze and gorgeous mountainous surroundings.

• OPINION

  Inspirations for travel

  Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 21/08/2023

  » When I visited Ayutthaya Historical Park last week, I noticed some tourists posing for photos among the ruined temples while wearing classic period attire. My companions and I started to perspire under the brilliant blue sky and soaring temperatures, but they carried on happily exploring various places to take in the nostalgic atmosphere. I could not help but admire how eager they were to enjoy their vacation.

• LIFE

  The year nature bounced back

  Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 28/12/2020

  » One of the most difficult years in living memory, 2020 gave us the Covid-19 crisis, but it also provided us with many lessons.

• OPINION

  Tourism weighs heavily on nature

  Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 15/05/2023

  » As responsible tourism becomes more popular in reaction to the Covid-19 outbreak, which paints a clear picture of sustainable living, local residents and business owners in popular tourist destinations have learned how to combine the means of generating money and conserving their environment.

• OPINION

  Thailand tourism needs a trust boost

  Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 06/02/2023

  » The beginning of the Year of the Rabbit is a candle of hope for the tourist sector's revival. Thailand, however, does not appear to be off to a good start. The disgraceful saga of Thai police started at the end of last month when a Chinese tourist shared a video clip of four police officers offering her an unauthorised VVIP service on social media. She claimed to have been given the option of a speedy immigration check at the airport and a police escort to her hotel in Pattaya.

• OPINION

  Outdoor cinema is exercise in soft power

  Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 25/07/2022

  » Bangkok comes back to life with a variety of entertaining activities. After suffering through challenging times, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, private businesses, and prominent figures from many fields are working together to uplift people's morale and promote Thailand through soft power.

• TRAVEL

  Prologue to the past

  Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 28/04/2022

  » Following a massive five-year makeover, the modern red-ochre compound of Ban Kao National Museum rises in the middle of vast green landscapes and rice fields on the banks of the Khwae Noi River, serving as a prologue for a day trip to explore Prasat Muang Sing Historical Park, which is about 10km away.

• TRAVEL

  A long strange trip

  Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 23/12/2021

  » The Year of the Ox is drawing to an end as we have become better at dealing with the Covid-19 virus. This year, water splashing was outlawed to avoid virus transmission and families were forced to enjoy the Songkran Festival at home once again.

• OPINION

  Finding harmony online

  Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 16/08/2021

  » While 29 provinces have been designated as a dark red zone and the government has prolonged lockdowns for another two weeks, people have utilised social media platforms to relieve anxiety and stay connected with the outside world.

• LIFE

  New skills for a new era

  Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 23/07/2021

  » While the Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted various industries and executives are more aware of digital transformation, the South East Asia Center (SEAC) believes that creating a lifelong learning ecosystem is a sustainable solution for Thais to survive in a new normal.

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