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A new oud masterpiece
Life, John Clewley, Published on 30/08/2025
» This month's Transglobal World Music Chart has plenty of interesting new albums, with many released to coincide with the summer festival season in Europe and North America.
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.
CentralWorld to become a coffee hub
Life, Published on 02/10/2023
» The "Thailand Coffee Hub" will return with specialty coffee made by popular baristas from around the globe, at CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Road, from Wednesday to Oct 10.
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.
Outrigger Koh Samui Beach Resort
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 27/07/2023
» Before rain clouds began to swarm over the island, I didn't miss the opportunity to enjoy the spectacular views of the Gulf of Thailand in the morning and watch the local fishermen, who lived just a few metres from Outrigger Koh Samui Beach Resort.
The grandeur of Sukhothai
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 15/06/2023
» While the majority of visitors arriving in Sukhothai head straight to Sukhothai and Si Satchanalai Historical Parks, which were added to the list of the Unesco World Heritage Sites in 1999, this lower northern town itself provides a variety of local delights for those wanting to experience slow life, local wisdom and the splendour of nature.
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.
Hopes of luck, wealth and prosperity
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 27/01/2022
» Next week, the ox will pass the baton to the tiger, and a swarm of red-shirted pilgrims will rush to revered temples to pray to the gods for good fortune and wealth in the year to come.
Rediscovered splendour
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 25/11/2021
» On a sunny day, I spent about 50 minutes riding the Airport Rail Link and taking advantage of the extension of the MRT Purple Line to travel from Bangkok's eastern suburb to the old town of Nonthaburi in the northwest.
Weekend of classical music awaits
Life, Published on 13/10/2020
» Neilson Hays Library is hosting evenings of classical music by two groups of performers this weekend.