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East meets west in macau
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 07/06/2012
» When it comes to Macau, many people think casinos. Yet, if you really come to Macau, you find much more than casinos and chips. Diverse cultures, interesting ways of life and unique cuisine are worth exploring.
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Cherishing communities in the central region
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 06/07/2012
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand Samut Songkhram Office has launched the Eat, Travel and Cherish Community Ways of Living Project to encourage families and friends of all ages to travel together and experience the ways of life in Samut Sakhon and Nakhon Pathom.
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Traditional boat races in Nan
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 13/09/2012
» Nan province, Muang Nan Municipality, Racing Boats Association of Nan, the Thai Health Promotion Foundation and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will host the annual traditional boat races from Saturday until Nov 11 on the Nan River near Pattana Phak Nua Bridge in Muang district.
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Fuming over first-car scheme
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 27/12/2012
» The worst is yet to come for Bangkok's traffic. Over the past few months, I have spent twice as much time as before stuck in traffic jams. Although I am not an expert, I believe this has something to do with the government's first-car scheme. The programme allows new car buyers to claim tax rebates of up to 100,000 baht per vehicle per person. Since its inception, more than one million new vehicles have been purchased, or about 30,000 new cars a day. By the end of this year, the number of the "first cars" is likely to exceed 1.2 million.
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Food for thought
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 23/05/2013
» One evening last month, I went to a cinema on Sukhumvit Road to watch a Thai ghost movie. While waiting for the movie, I decided to have a quick dinner. Stepping into a fast-food restaurant and queuing up in front of a woman cashier, I was taken by surprise to see a young couple awkwardly using sign language with her. At first, I thought the couple was mute, but I was wrong.
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Thai silk festival in Korat
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 12/12/2013
» Until Sunday, the Thai Silk Festival 2013 is being held from 10am to midnight at the Chalerm Phrakiat Park in Pak Thong Chai district, Nakhon Ratchasima, with the aim to support local knowledge and promote the use of Thai silk in the global community. Each year, this northeastern province produces more than 10 million yards of silk, generating at least 4 billion baht in revenue, according to the chairman of a Thai silk promotion committee, Suwat Liptapallop.
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Tour de France Thailand
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 17/07/2014
» On July 27, the second Road to Tour de France Thailand, celebrating the Tour de France, will take place on a 100km route in Nakhon Nayok province. The event will be held on the same day as the final round of the famous bicycle race in France.
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Floral festival in Mae Hong Son
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 18/09/2014
» From Nov 1-Dec 13, the "2014 Blossoming Bua Tong Flowers on Doi Mae U- Khor" festival will take place in and around fields of dok bua tong, or marigold flowers, on Doi Mae U-Khor in Khun Yuam district, Mae Hong Son province.
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Candlelight show in Chiang Rai
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 20/11/2014
» Mae Fah Luang Art and Cultural Park in Chiang Rai will host the second Candlelight Museum, an exhibition during which the park will be beautifully illuminated at night by hundreds of candles, from Dec 1-Jan 31.
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A taxing time
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 03/02/2015
» Taxis have been in the headlines a lot lately, and most of the stories are not good news. From time to time, there are honest drivers who return valuable belongings and cash to forgetful passengers, but lately, a barrage of unpleasant taxi experiences has driven the image of this form of public transport to a new low.
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