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Book bonanza
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 24/03/2025
» Thailand's biggest celebration of books is set to return in full force this month, promising readers, writers, and publishers an unforgettable literary experience. The 53rd National Book Fair and the 23rd Bangkok International Book Fair will take place from Thursday to April 7 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, where more than one million books will sprawl across a vast exhibition area of over 20,000m². This year's edition runs under the theme "Y Yak [Giant], Read Big", reflecting both the size and significance of what has become a landmark event in Thailand's cultural calendar.
Alipay+ reveals travellers' spending habits
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 18/10/2024
» Travellers to China have learned to enjoy a cashless world utilising cross-border mobile payment options. Recently, Alipay+ revealed three trends shaping the future of tourism and how it will benefit global merchants and the industry.
SRT expands service of special tourist route
Life, Published on 03/02/2022
» The State Railway of Thailand is expanding its special travel route to Pa Sak Jolasid Dam in Lop Buri province for another month, given its popularity among tourists.
Must be love: the Tokyo 'clinic' treating stuffed toys
AFP, Published on 05/11/2020
» TOKYO - At a Tokyo clinic, a woman in a white coat carefully records the particulars of the newest patient: a sheep-shaped stuffed toy.
Borneo to be wild
B Magazine, Story & photos by Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 23/09/2018
» Landing in Kota Kinabalu, we weren't sure what to expect. The name, to most globetrotters, conjures up the sky-piercing Gurung Kinabalu -- a mountain whose conquerable peak of 4,095m entices both novice and serious mountaineers from all over the world. But we weren't here for that. We were here for everything else (that the Malaysian Tourism Board could stuff) in between.
What's Buzzing
B Magazine, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 09/09/2018
» Air Asia has finally launched a new direct flight from Don Mueang (DMK) to Sabah's capital city of Kota Kinabalu (BKI). The 1,907km connection, which operates three times a week, has just made it easier for those looking to immerse themselves in nature, experience the unique culture of Sabah and of course wishing to scale one of the highest peaks in Southeast Asia -- Mt Kota Kinabalu (4,095m). Lowest one-way fares start at 1,930 baht. Book your tickets today at airasia.com.
Thoughts and prayers
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 30/08/2018
» Phuket recently organised a two-day religious ceremony to mark the 49th day of the boat tragedy on July 5 when the Phoenix tour boat capsized, drowning 47 Chinese tourists.
Mekong tourism
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 21/06/2018
» The Ministry of Tourism and Sports of Thailand will host the Mekong Tourism Forum 2018 in Nakhon Phanom next week.