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Strolling through history
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 03/02/2022
» After departing the Skytrain at BTS Saphan Taksin station in the early morning and turning right, I went on a walking tour with my travel companions to explore the final leg of Charoen Krung Road and Thanon Tok, which runs through the lively residential neighbourhoods of Yannawa and Bang Kho Laem.
A long strange trip
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 23/12/2021
» The Year of the Ox is drawing to an end as we have become better at dealing with the Covid-19 virus. This year, water splashing was outlawed to avoid virus transmission and families were forced to enjoy the Songkran Festival at home once again.
Chinatown preserves its past
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 28/10/2021
» It became more convenient for local folks and tourists to travel to Bangkok's Chinatown after the Wat Mangkorn MRT station opened in late 2019, giving Charoen Krung Road a sense of urban life.
Khon Kaen hosting Isan Festival
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 04/08/2021
» In the midst of the virus crisis, the Creative Economy Agency (CEA) has joined hands with the private sector, creative entrepreneurs and educational institutes to bring the northeastern town of Khon Kaen back to life with the Isan Creative Festival 2021, which runs until Aug 15.
Full stream ahead for Bangkok Design Week
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 04/05/2021
» Despite the huge blow of the third Covid-19 wave, Bangkok Design Week has confirmed its return to the capital and adjusted the programme for livestreaming and visual tours so that people can participate online from Saturday to July 31.
Shining a light on history
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 29/04/2021
» Setting against scenery of the starry sky, the Ancient City in Samut Prakan is now illuminated with the first edition of the "Muang Boran Light Fest" to highlight the long history of the Ayutthaya kingdom.
Siam Paragon transformed for Songkran Festival
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 13/04/2021
» To ring in the Thai New Year, the three-day Siam Paragon Enchanting Songkran Festival gets underway from today until Thursday with a showcase of 10 holy Buddha statues and unique traditional activities to celebrate Thailand's cultural heritage.
Be socially responsible this Songkran holiday
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 12/04/2021
» The other day, Facebook Memories showed me pictures of a lonely supermarket in Siam Paragon I had posted while buying household products during lockdown last year. It seemed like a digital diary to remind me how I had celebrated the Songkran festival and this year, my holiday plan has once again been blown to pieces due to a third Covid-19 wave that has hit Thailand.
The art of Japanese gift giving
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 07/04/2021
» To celebrate Japanese cultural heritage and boost Thailand's gift industry, the Japan Foundation and Creative Economy Agency has introduced the touring exhibition "The Beauty Of Exchanging Gifts In Japan -- The Japanese Spirit Of Gifting: Giving Shape To One's Thoughts And Emotions".
The perfect weekend getaway
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 01/04/2021
» Just a one-hour drive from downtown Bangkok, the suburban areas in Nakhon Pathom have become a popular holiday getaway for cafe hoppers and families to enjoy a one-day trip with fun activities after disease control measures were eased.