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  Centra by Centara Hotel Bangkok Phra Nakhon

  Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 25/05/2023

  » A new alternative to change the mood without leaving town, I checked into Centra by Centara Hotel Bangkok Phra Nakhon in the afternoon and spent the rest of the day at its cafe observing local life through the floor-to-ceiling windows while sipping iced tea paired with freshly baked pastries.

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  From past to present

  Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 24/11/2022

  » On a Saturday morning, I strolled through a maze of narrow lanes in quest of a simple brunch at Bang Namphueng Floating Market, located in the Thai-Mon community of Bang Krachao. This was my second visit in two years and this time it was merely a stopover on my way to Samut Prakan.

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  Only in Korea

  Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 30/11/2023

  » When the temperature dropped below 20C recently, South Korea was in its full autumn foliage season, which gives rise to visually stunning natural scenes. As our bus set out to Museum San, which is located in the town of Gyeonggi, I noticed that the trees had started to drop their leaves in preparation for winter, resulting in vibrantly yellow, red and orange hues on both sides of the winding hilly roads.

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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 coastal gem

  Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 25/04/2024

  » Throughout my work life I have gone on many group tours, but this was my first solo trip to Koh Lan in Chon Buri. About a 90-minute drive from Bangkok, Koh Lan is the perfect destination for anyone wanting an island vacation without having to take a flight south.

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  A feast for the senses

  Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 21/03/2024

  » The seaside town of Phetchaburi was recognised as a creative city of gastronomy in 2021 and as a result the Phra Nakhon Khiri Festival provides an opportunity for visitors to discover the local culinary scene, history and charming heritage all in one place. This year, the festival returns for its 37th edition and continues until Saturday.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Spectacular Hong Kong

  Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 19/10/2023

  » Gazing out of a transparent floor-to-ceiling crystal cable car, the pristine sky and striking panoramic vistas of Lantau Island took my breath away. A few weeks had passed since a heavy downpour triggered flooding that engulfed the metro stations and streets of Hong Kong.

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  The beating heart of old Bangkok

  Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 12/10/2023

  » Song Wat Road is not as busy in the early morning as when it was a major hub for modern trade following Bangkok's transport transition from water to trains and cars more than a century ago.

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