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  Muay Thai boxers to mark World Wai Kru event

  Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 14/03/2024

  » Visitors to Ayutthaya Historical Park this Saturday and Sunday will have a chance to witness the World Wai Kru Muay Thai Ceremony 2024, with Wat Mahathat and Wat Langkha Khao serving as the major ritual grounds.

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  Where the dragons roam

  Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 08/02/2024

  » Two dragon-shaped lighting sculptures around the iconic Dechatiwong Bridge greet visitors to Nakhon Sawan as people return home during the 12-day Pak Nam Pho Chinese New Year Festival, which runs until Feb 14.

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  Enjoy day trips around Bangkok with SRT

  Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 08/01/2024

  » To mark the start of the Year of the Dragon, the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is kicking off a series of day trips from Bangkok to the Pa Sak Jolasid Dam in the ancient town of Lop Buri this Saturday and Sunday, as well as Jan 13-14. Featuring popular tourist attractions, itineraries include enjoyable farm tours and opportunities for people of all ages to learn about history.

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  Enchanting Khao Kho

  Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 04/01/2024

  » After a six-hour drive from Bangkok to the mountainous town of Khao Kho, I had a moment of peace on the new Skywalk Phu Lerd Khao Kho as the midday Sun brightened our moods while winds cooled us.

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  A winter rail adventure awaits

  Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 01/11/2023

  » In preparation for the chilly winter months, the Tourism Authority of Thailand and the State Railway of Thailand has introduced the Rot Fai Loi Nam (Floating Train) programme, which will take place from this Saturday until Jan 28.

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  Traditional textiles and temple tours

  Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 28/09/2023

  » A one-hour drive from downtown Sukhothai to Si Satchanalai district, the Suntree Thai Weaving Center is a place where a group of local skilful weavers gather to work on old wood looms that are all set up in the middle of the green courtyard.

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  A town full of history

  Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 08/06/2023

  » It felt as if my eyes and skin were on fire while walking down the new 150m-long skywalk in the sweltering midday sun. It was due to my late arrival in Kanchanaburi, but I decided to stick to my original plan. At least I was rewarded with stunning views of the confluence of the Khwae Yai, Khwae Noi and Mae Klong rivers, set against a backdrop of lush hilly environment and old city walls.

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  A mystical land

  Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 11/05/2023

  » With the chilly winter breeze subsiding, Taiwan is gaining favour with Thai tourists looking for short-haul affordable holidays. My recent trip to Taipei coincided with the launch of the "Taiwan The Lucky Land" campaign, which offers foreign visitors the chance to win NT$5,000 (5,470 baht) in coupons as pocket money until June 30.

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  Traipsing around Taipei

  Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 05/01/2023

  » It had been raining on and off all day, so soaking in a hot spring at Beitou sounded like the perfect way to be warm inside and out. To Taipei's north, the neighbourhood of Beitou sits amid the Tatun volcano group and the Guandu plain, making it one of the most bountiful regions in Taiwan.

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  Illuminating the past

  Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 17/11/2022

  » Last Saturday, Bangkok's sky was illuminated by a series of grandiose firework displays to mark the start of the 16-night Vijit Chao Phraya festival to promote Thailand's tourism during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) 2022 summit.

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