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New Marvel attractions come to Hong Kong Disneyland
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 13/05/2024
» After taking part in a thrilling laser gun match to prevent classified data from being lost in the Ant-Man And The Wasp Nano Battle, visitors at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort can continue fighting alongside their favourite Marvel superheroes in the brand new Find Your Super Power: Battle For Stark Expo and Find Your Super Power: Battle In The Sky experiences, which run until June 10.
Decoding the past
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 02/05/2024
» Just as how hieroglyphics on pyramid walls indicate a pictorial writing system in ancient Egypt and how the cuneiform led to the evolution of languages in ancient Middle East, the Ram Khamhaeng Inscription underscores the development of the Thai alphabet during the Sukhothai period. At the National Museum Bangkok, visitors now have a chance to view and learn how to read it.
Pray for good fortune at these Hong Kong temples
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 05/04/2024
» Pilgrims have long been attracted to Hong Kong to pray for favours. In response, the Hong Kong Tourism Board has created the "Ultimate Guide To A Prosperous Year Of The Dragon" campaign in collaboration with feng shui master Mak Ling Ling to serve as a handbook, which provides the list of sacred temples and the traditional ways to give prayers to deities.
Springtime splendour
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 14/03/2024
» As the temperature approaches 40C, Kasetsart University Kamphaeng Saen Campus in Nakhon Pathom evokes the springtime vibe of Ueno Park in Japan as a sea of pink trumpet trees begin to blossom.
Salt, sea and spoonbills
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 07/03/2024
» During a morning stroll through vast salt fields in the seaside town of Samut Sakhon, I couldn't resist but take breathtaking photos of a large flock of birds. Close by, experienced birdwatcher Suchart Daengpayon (also known as Mr Tee) led a small group of foreign tourists on a trip to see the food-seeking behaviours of the spoon-billed sandpiper, an endangered shorebird species.
Heritage and hospitality meet at Centara Ayutthaya
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 06/03/2024
» Ayutthaya offers a quick getaway from Bangkok with temples, historic sites, markets, local delicacies and more to explore. A day trip simply isn't enough to do justice to what the former capital of Thailand has to offer and, instead, you may want to consider an overnight or two at Centara Ayutthaya, which opened its doors in December.
Thailand's tourist-free teak town Phrae
South China Morning Post, Published on 27/02/2024
» Phrae, around 550 kilometres (342 miles) north of Bangkok and 200km southeast of Chiang Mai, is a town seemingly lost in time, and almost completely ignored by tourists.
A night at Phya Thai Palace
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 22/02/2024
» Standing in the middle of a lush lawn, a monument of King Vajiravudh greets visitors to"101 Years Of Phya Thai Palace: The Glory Of Siam", which runs until March 16. It is a collaboration by Ama Studio, DecideKit, Na Satta, Fos Lighting Design and LightSource to bring the palace back to life as a night museum, creating immersive visual experiences through cutting-edge multimedia presentations.
Witness a sacred spectacle in Pattani
Life, Published on 22/02/2024
» Chinese pilgrims and tourists from neighbouring Malaysia are heading to the seaside town of Pattani to attend the Lim Ko Niao Goddess Celebration, which runs until Feb 27.
Andalusian dreams
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 15/02/2024
» Two Middle Eastern tourists looked excited as they held up a phone to an exquisitely carved arabesque in Nasrid Palace at the Alhambra. No, they're not taking photos. They're comparing the Arabic text on their screen with the 8th century stone calligraphy. I hear them mumble in Arabic -- here's the translation: