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Taming the fiery rooster
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 26/01/2017
» Chinese New Year comes early this year. In Thailand, the main celebration of China's grandest traditional festival falls on Saturday, when Chinese-Thai descendants set up food offerings for Chinese gods, give family members a red envelope containing hong bao, or cash gift, and wear red -- a token of luck and fortune.
A sweet sight for sore eyes
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 14/01/2016
» A country full of fairy-tale architectural landscapes, the Czech Republic is certainly not an ideal place for luxury shoppers. This means if you are to visit this central European nation with air tickets and hotel rooms ready reserved, then a pocketful of shopping money might not be on the top of your traveller's packing list.
Geothermal gems
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 31/10/2013
» Still glowing from the shower and wearing nothing but a thin, green dressing gown, Nobuhito Motoyasu exited the changing room to be politely greeted by a female member of staff. She directed him to the area where the special service he had requested was provided. There, he was met by another woman who assured him there was no need to disrobe _ just stretch out and relax in that spot over there that's been specially prepared for you, she told him.
The frequent flyer
Muse, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 16/06/2012
» For Kittipat Bhornlerts, there is more to travelling than just going places, sightseeing, eating and shopping. To the 40-year-old travel aficionado, travelling means a window to more insightful experiences.