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Soft power shines in 2024
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 19/12/2024
» As the Year of the Dragon comes to an end, Thailand is being decked out with lights and entertainment to create a joyful mood for all to enjoy countdown festivities. This year, soft power remains key in promoting tourism and culture as tourists seek fresh ways to experience local life and distinct culinary journeys.
Jazz up your kitchen with Pokémon Le Creuset
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 24/07/2024
» This rainy season, French manufacturer Le Creuset will jazz up your kitchen with a collection of vibrant Pokémon-inspired enamelled cast iron and stoneware cookware to bring joy to your home.
The best learning destinations
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 13/06/2024
» As clouds of rain spread, Life explores interesting museums and learning centre experiences that can accommodate various lifestyles and those wanting a quick weekend trip.
Paradise reborn
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 23/05/2024
» Though the rainy season has officially started in some parts of the country, it appeared we were in luck when rain clouds drifted off Phuket. The Sun was shining and the sky was clear when we arrived at Visit Panwa Pier, where a fleet of speedboats and catamarans were cruising the water to pick up passengers.
Treasures of Sing Buri
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 20/07/2023
» Sunlight gleamed on the surface of the Chao Phraya River as we wandered along a promenade and admired colourful walls of street art that attempt to evoke the heyday of Sing Buri, which once served as a crucial junction connecting the Lavo, Ayutthaya, Suphannapoom and Sukhothai kingdoms.
Shifting patterns in global travel
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 03/07/2023
» In the midst of an uncertain economic and political climate, people in Thailand have various options for getting away from the frenetic pace of life in big cities and recharging their batteries. Recent findings from Booking.com's 2023 Travel Trends Forecast survey show a rise in the popularity of wellness travel among Thai tourists seeking mental and physical renewal.
Site specific
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 09/02/2023
» Functional seat prototypes in various forms and materials have been designed to find methods to enhance landscapes and provide people ease... traffic barriers doubling as flower pots to create green spaces... augmented reality is used to connect people's imaginations to the metaverse.
Tracing history
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 29/09/2022
» The sky over Pathum Thani was gloomy and the water level was rising when we arrived at the new Riverdale Marina to board a smart electric ferry for a delightful eco-friendly voyage as part of the "Legacy Of River" initiative.
A journey back in time
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 01/09/2022
» Sharing a border with Bangkok, Nonthaburi once served as a fortress town, but nowadays it is a popular weekend hideaway where local tourists can unwind and discover Ayutthaya-era history. To save time, King Thai Sa constructed the Lat Kret Noi network as a detour on the maritime trade route connecting the Gulf of Siam and the former capital of Ayutthaya.
Escape the hustle and bustle
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 10/03/2022
» Just a few days before I arrived in Koh Mak, Trat province, veteran marine ecologist Thon Thamrongnawasawat posted on Facebook about his collaboration with Bang Chak Corporation to rehabilitate a 10 rai field of seagrass around Koh Mak and Koh Kradat to build blue coastal carbon ecosystems. That would allow Koh Mak to get one step closer to joining the list of the Top 100 Green Destinations in the world.