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New wonders of Jeju
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 06/12/2018
» South Korea is one of the most popular overseas destinations among Thais. Of all 8.79 million Thai tourists abroad last year, 435,426 visited South Korea, 10.01% up from the previous year, and spent over 16 billion baht there, according to the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
A caravan of friendship
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 09/08/2018
» Travelling in a four-wheel-drive on a 2,700km route from Myanmar's old capital of Yangon through Thailand via the Dawei-Kanchanaburi border sounds tough for many. Yet, it was considered a small adventure for some 80 Myanmar and Thai people who recently took part in the "Myanmar Tourism Marketing-Tourism Authority of Thailand Heritage Trail Tourism Cross-Border Rally" because most of them love challenges.
Japanese art in the city
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 17/01/2018
» An extraordinary display of ancient artefacts from Japan, including many items deemed national cultural heritage, is taking place at the National Museum Bangkok. From pre-Christ earthenware to classical fabric, from Buddhism to samurai, "The History Of Japanese Art: Life And Faith" manifests the grandeur and depth of history, and welcomes visitors until Feb 18.
A new look at old Hong Kong
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 17/08/2017
» As many more Thais opt to travel to South Korea and Japan due to the K-pop craze and Japan's visa exemption policies, Hong Kong, an all-time shopping and food paradise, is trying to regain its popularity by highlighting its heritage, delicacies, art and culture in the old district of Central.
Merit-making in Sakon Nakhon
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 29/09/2016
» From Oct 13-16, the annual "Beeswax Pavilion Procession and Long Boat Races" will take place at various venues in Muang district, Sakon Nakhon province.
Stressed? You're having a laugh
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 25/08/2015
» A few months ago, I read a funny post on Facebook about laughing on social media in different languages. Thais prefer "55555" while the Japanese type "www", which is derived from the word "warai". Korean people write "kkkkk", the Spanish "jajaja" and the Portuguese "huehuehue" or "rsrsrsrs". For people in Denmark and Iceland, they use "ha ha, hi hi, hae hae, ho ho, ti hi" while Russians use "haha xaxa, hihi xnxn, hehe xexe" and it is "xa xa xa" in Hebrew. Interestingly, French people laugh "hahaha, héhéhé, hihihi, hohoho" or "MDR" (mort de rire) meaning "dying of laughter".
A beary big adventure
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 21/08/2014
» Inside a 40m-long dragon boat-shaped building on Beach Road in North Pattaya is the first teddy bear museum in Southeast Asia. Under the concept of “A Journey With The Teddy Bear In Pursuit Of Treasure”, Teddy Island Museum has 12 zones decorated with more than 1,000 stuffed animals under different themes for visitors to enjoy themselves and capture their happy moments with cameras.
Repository of Romance
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 14/02/2013
» Shortly after dawn one fine morning during the cool season, a couple from Monaco climbed into a hot-air balloon in Doi Saket district, about 10km from downtown Chiang Mai. Then it was up, up, up to float over the countryside in their rainbow-coloured conveyance, feasting their eyes on the refreshing green expanse of rice fields dotted with villages and Buddhist temples.
Unseen bang khen
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 10/04/2012
» The words "Bang Khen" doesn't ring any bells with most tourists. For many Thais, Bang Khen is a suburban district of Bangkok where they can enjoy visiting a major agro fair once a year and pass on the way to Don Mueang airport. However, Bang Khen has interesting aspects for tourists to explore. It was once a battle field and boasts century-old communities, major temples, monuments and museums.
The virtual world of fashion
Muse, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 29/05/2010
» Having been best friends since they studied communication art together at Chulalongkorn University, actress Chayanan Manomaisantiphap, Panvad Nirunkul, a daughter of media mogul Panya Nirunkul, Rattikan Takomuang and Chatree Chokmongkolsatian fulfilled their collective dream when they started a clothing brand for young fashionistas, "de Veen", at fashion hub Siam Square two years ago after graduating.