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How did it start?
Life, Published on 09/02/2017
» It's hard to say who was the first tourist in Siam, because tourism as we know it didn't exist until a few centuries ago. Indian merchants sailed here in the 5th century, the Chinese came to trade and later to settle, and one of the earliest European travellers were the Portuguese, arriving in Ayutthaya in 1511. In 1680, Ibn Muhammad Ibrahim, a Persian, visited the land and recorded his impressions -- "All around us were trees that never feel the withering touch of autumn" -- while the first guidebook to the Kingdom was written by local resident J. Antonio in 1904. (Its most highly recommended activity is the shooting of birds and mammals.)
History on a plate
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 06/11/2020
» Ruen Urai or The House of Gold is 14 years old and is named after its owner, Urai Vitayakul, the proprietress of the Rose Hotel Bangkok. The menu is entire gamut of Thai cuisine, an amalgamation of dishes from all over the Kingdom, albeit each with their own twist.
Graduation checklist
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 02/10/2015
» There's one part of higher education in Thailand we can confidently say is more impressive and challenging than that of any other country -- our graduation ceremonies. It's every Thai parent's dream to see their grown kids suffer through at least two full days -- dress rehearsal and the actual commencement -- of outdoor photo shoots while dressed in elaborate uniforms, plus the gown, props and an inhuman amount of make-up and hairspray. Did I mention that we're in a tropical country where it is pretty much the scorching summer year-round?!
Exploring Thailand in one day
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 26/04/2018
» Thirty-six years ago, the 10-year-old me felt excited to see the replicas of more than 100 historic monuments, life-sized and smaller, in one place. Many other Thai students must feel the same since one of the must-sees on any school study trip is Muang Boran (Ancient Siam) in Samut Prakan province. Nowadays, Muang Boran has become a Thai art and culture learning centre and also a popular setting for the filming of TV series and movies.
Unknown pleasures
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 30/06/2019
» Culture Minister Vira Rojpojchanarat said his ministry will seek to have tom yum goong (spicy prawn soup) listed by Unesco as part of the country's tangible cultural heritage. That the ministry is giving some attention to Thai food culture makes for a welcome, and somewhat surprising, change.
Ignore the government hype
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 05/04/2018
» The Tourism and Sports Minister Weerasak Kowsurat recently visited Ratchaburi to promote universal tourism. As part of his trip, he and those who travelled with wheelchairs stopped by Talat Nam Lak Ha (Lak Ha Floating Market) in Ratchaburi's Damnoen Saduak district.
Exploring Bangkok's green lung
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 23/07/2020
» Grey clouds have been creeping into the sky over Bang Kachao, the green area in Samut Prakan's Phra Pradaeng district, since morning. Sooner or later, rain will blanket the community to cool down a sweltering day.
Joy amid hardship
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 10/05/2021
» Rusty tin shacks sprawl under high-rises and billboards. Rubbish scatters and floats down the foul-smelling river. Last year, fire broke out near a local mosque. With the third wave of the coronavirus outbreak, the Klong Toey neighbourhood is hanging by a thread.
Central Embassy transforms into Christmas dreamscape
Life, Published on 28/11/2022
» Southeast Asia's largest inflatable Christmas tree and a variety of floating wonders are drifting us away to a holiday dreamscape during "Let's Celebrate 2023: Floating Happiness" at Central Embassy, Phloenchit Road, until Jan 8.
Enjoy a Hogwarts adventure in Macao
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 01/01/2024
» Tucked away in The Londoner Macao, visitors are pouring into platform nine and three quarters to discover a wizarding world through the interactive "Harry Potter: The Exhibition". Following New York and Barcelona, this is the most recent destination for the touring exhibition, which debuted in Philadelphia in 2022 and currently attracts more than 1.7 million visitors.