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Weathering the Covid storm
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 02/03/2020
» The novel coronavirus outbreak has become a hot topic at home and in the office, something we've talked about almost every day as the health authorities try to educate people how to protect themselves from infection. Specialists have suggested that people shouldn't panic, but I can't help feeling nervous.
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No warm welcome
Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 20/11/2023
» Even though I travel often for work, I couldn't help but worry on arriving in Seoul at the beginning of the month. Our media trip took place in the midst of a contentious topic as the hashtag #BanTravellingtoKorea rose to the top of the trending list on X in Thailand.
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Follow your passion
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 27/03/2023
» Travelling gives us a chance to meet people who are brilliant in various professions and teaches us how to develop our abilities for creative thought. Knowledge is not just found in books; experiences, passion and an open mind are also essential for success in life.
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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.
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Living with the virus
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 19/12/2022
» Thailand is gearing up for the upcoming holiday season, with the government collaborating with the private sector to offer a variety of entertainment and leisure activities to create a festive mood. The precautionary measures have been lifted, and people are congregating outside to socialise. Everything seems to be going well, but we shouldn't be careless.
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Plan ahead for smooth travel
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 31/10/2022
» On the previous holiday weekend, there was a traffic gridlock leading to Don Mueang airport and long lines in front of check-in desks and the immigration department. This brought back memories of the airport before the Covid-19 pandemic when it was bustling all the time.
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Focus on low-carbon tourism
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 19/09/2022
» This month, Thailand launched long-term resident visas, allowing affluent and high-income foreigners to stay in the country for up to 10 years to boost the economy and tourism. Approximately 400 people filed for the visa in the first 12 days, indicating considerable demand.
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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.
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Be socially responsible this Songkran holiday
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 12/04/2021
» The other day, Facebook Memories showed me pictures of a lonely supermarket in Siam Paragon I had posted while buying household products during lockdown last year. It seemed like a digital diary to remind me how I had celebrated the Songkran festival and this year, my holiday plan has once again been blown to pieces due to a third Covid-19 wave that has hit Thailand.
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Phuket struggles amid a pandemic
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 30/11/2020
» Arriving in Phuket, everything looked different. I felt the silence as crowds of foreign tourists have disappeared from Phuket International Airport. The atmosphere was lonelier than usual with only a small group of passengers gathering at the luggage belt. There were no long queues in front of the bathrooms or check-in counters.
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