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Places to 'Loy Krathong' in Bangkok
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 05/11/2025
» Bangkok is geared up for a Loy Krathong celebration that blends age-old traditions with modern technology. This year, the city offers both riverside festivities and an online option, ensuring everyone can take part in one of Thailand’s most cherished cultural events.
Police raid illegal Spanish-run hostel on Koh Phangan
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 29/10/2025
» Tourist police on Koh Phangan have arrested nine people after raiding a hostel allegedly operated illegally by foreign nationals. The operation followed complaints that the venue was disturbing local residents and catering exclusively to Spanish tourists.
Top destinations to visit in Thailand this October
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 23/09/2025
» October marks the transition between Thailand’s rainy and cool seasons, offering travellers a unique blend of lush landscapes and vibrant cultural festivals. From mystical fireballs on the Mekong to serene mountain escapes, this month is one of the most enchanting times to explore the country.
Asalha Puja Day: What is this mid-July Buddhist holiday?
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 08/07/2025
» "Asalha Puja Day" falls on the 15th day of the waxing moon in the 8th lunar month and represents one of Buddhism's most significant religious observances. It commemorates the day when the Triple Gem - Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha - was complete for the first time in Buddhist history.
Outstanding gadgets of 2023
Life, Komsan Jandamit, Published on 20/12/2023
» In 2023, many companies restarted their production lines after enduring a long period of lockdowns. As a result, many wacky and useful gadgets emerged in the market once again. We are sure many of these gadgets will make great gifts for your loved ones (or yourself) and all can be bought in Thailand.
A new contender emerges
Life, Komsan Jandamit, Published on 19/05/2022
» I could easily say that the Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro is my favourite smartwatch to date. The watch lasts for two weeks per charge. It has a vibrant, colourful and responsive screen, and a slew of health tracking capabilities. Its lightweight body is comfortable to wear and does not look like a toy.
'Back to the future' phone
Life, Komsan Jandamit, Published on 08/09/2021
» I was born in the late 70s and during my teenage years, Nokia flip-phones were a thing. I owned a few and my friends had them too. They were cool and trendy and you could slam the phone shut to end calls, which was satisfying (especially when you had an argument with someone). However, along came the iPhone in 2007 and ended the flip-phone trend. In 2021, the flip-phone trend is in again with new foldable screen tech and the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G.
Y9 Prime is the prime choice in its price range
Life, Komsan Jandamit, Published on 18/09/2019
» For around 8,000 baht, it's hard to find a phone that utilises the whole 6.59-inch front panel without notches or punch holes for uninterrupted media consumption. The Huawei Y9 Prime 2019, however, provides just that.
You've got to pay to play
Life, Komsan Jandamit, Published on 04/09/2019
» I'm not a TV expert, but to my family's eyes, this TV totally blew us away with the picture quality and ink-level deep black that looks so lifelike when coupled with a high-definition source, like Netflix.
A budget telly with caveats
Life, Komsan Jandamit, Published on 20/02/2019
» I'm very old school when it comes to televisions, using them until they die, which mine did recently. Since then, I used my computer monitor for TV watching purposes. This works fine and dandy but the smaller monitor produces less vibrant colours and has few ports. As a stingy person, I was looking for a nice budget TV. This Coocaa TV seemed to be a perfect match.