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The year travellers came back
Life, Story: Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 21/12/2023
» Upon the arrival of the Year of the Rabbit, Covid-19 became a seasonal virus and the world was full of hope again as borders reopened and travellers longed to indulge their wanderlust. This lit the torch for tourism to bounce back.
Catching up with Bill and Frank
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 07/02/2023
» After only a couple of aired episodes, HBO's latest post-apocalyptic drama thriller series The Last Of Us has already been called one of the best TV shows ever made. Indeed, the recently aired third episode brought the popularity of the show to a whole new level. Sure, it may be hard to fully judge a series without watching all of it, but according to IMDB, The Last Of Us is currently rated as the best TV show of all-time according to user scores. As for figures, the series has garnered 6.4 million viewers in total and ranks above previous smash hit shows like Breaking Bad and Game Of Thrones.
Thailand tourism needs a trust boost
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 06/02/2023
» The beginning of the Year of the Rabbit is a candle of hope for the tourist sector's revival. Thailand, however, does not appear to be off to a good start. The disgraceful saga of Thai police started at the end of last month when a Chinese tourist shared a video clip of four police officers offering her an unauthorised VVIP service on social media. She claimed to have been given the option of a speedy immigration check at the airport and a police escort to her hotel in Pattaya.
Centara Reserve Samui
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 13/01/2022
» When I arrived at Centara Reserve Samui, the Gulf of Thailand's brilliant turquoise sea was set against a dramatic background of bright blue skies and the pure white Chaweng beach. It was a sunny morning, but the fresh sea breeze kept me cool and relaxed.
Hell hath no fury
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 23/07/2021
» Netflix crime docuseries Elize Matsunaga: Once Upon A Crime offers a unique perspective into why a woman decides to kill a man she once loved -- her husband and father of her child.
China's immortal army invades
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 23/09/2019
» After resting underneath Lishan Mountain in Xi'an for more than 2,000 years, the unearthed Terracotta Army has just invaded Thailand as part of the touring exhibition "Qin Shi Huang: The First Emperor Of China And Terracotta Warriors", on view at the National Museum Bangkok until Dec 15.
The heaviness of history, worn lightly
Life, Ariane Sutthavong, Published on 28/02/2018
» Suddenly, Thai traditional costumes have made a quiet comeback -- for at least a month or so.