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Standard International to open two branded residences in Thailand
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 20/02/2024
» Standard International has announced its partnership with two Thai prominent developers to open two branded residences in Thailand.
A vanishing heritage
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 10/07/2023
» If it were not for a handful of visitors, the Chao Mae Thap Thim Shrine would completely vanish. Flanked by metal sheet fences, a narrow alley leads to the remnants of age-old communities. An entrance is adorned with red lanterns. A facade is painted with mythological figures. A roof is embellished with tile dolls. The smell of burning incense wafts through the open gate. Inside, deities are worshipped on an altar with a gilded frame.
Minor Hotels scoops up 24 accolades at LIV Hospitality Design Awards
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 23/05/2023
» Minor Hotels, an international hotel owner, operator and investor from Thailand, recently won an unprecedented number of accolades in recognition of exceptional architecture, design and guest experiences from the jury of the third LIV Hospitality Design Awards. The jury of 41 comprises architects, designers, hoteliers, developers and leaders in the fields of architectural and interior design.
A city of bridges and splendour
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 18/05/2023
» Da Nang is a name heard frequently but a place less visited.
Ibis budget lands in Phnom Penh
Life, Published on 16/02/2023
» Accor recently announced the opening of its latest ibis budget address -- ibis budget Phnom Penh Riverside.
Travelling on a higher plane
B Magazine, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 23/06/2019
» Faith-based travel, aka spiritual tourism, is one of the fastest-growing vacation trends worldwide. Each year, several million visitors flock to religious attractions around the globe, not only for explicitly theological purposes but for recreational contentment.
Tour guide training
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 26/01/2017
» The Department of Tourism (DoT) will open more training courses on the new designated routes in the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, or Wat Phra Kaeo, and the Grand Palace to cover 500 tourist guides.
New Year's prayers
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 15/12/2016
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry will organise Saeng Thien Haeng Siam ("Candlelight of Siam") to celebrate the New Year at Sanam Luang.
Take me to the river
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 04/05/2016
» Google "Chao Phraya Promenade" and you are met with numerous negative headlines and terms such as "fear", "mixed response" and "shaky". A 14 billion baht development project that will link the Rama VII and Pin Klao bridges together, the promenade will include parks, recreational areas, walking paths and spacious bicycle lanes with full access and views to the river. This is the first in a series of planned river projects that will eventually cover 57km of the banks of the "River of Kings".
A shared Thai-European past
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 31/03/2016
» One recent sunny day, European Union diplomats and Thai journalists enjoyed a half-day bike ride in the heart of Bangkok to explore some of the many European-influenced places according to the 2016 European Heritage Map and App. This 14km biking trip combines two of the four heritage trails.