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Explore Nan province with Siam Society
Life, Published on 23/09/2024
» Siam Society is holding a three-day study trip to explore the precious natural and cultural heritage of Nan province from Oct 18-20.
Centara offers 33% savings for Bangkok bookings
Life, Published on 21/03/2024
» For visitors who book three-night or longer consecutive stays between now and June 30, Centara Hotels & Resorts is offering the "Urban Escape: Unlock 33% Savings In Bangkok" deal to the end of the month.
Enchanting Khao Kho
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 04/01/2024
» After a six-hour drive from Bangkok to the mountainous town of Khao Kho, I had a moment of peace on the new Skywalk Phu Lerd Khao Kho as the midday Sun brightened our moods while winds cooled us.
An image of Nan
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 09/03/2023
» In the northern town of Nan last week, in 35°C midday heat, a colourful procession of villagers wearing distinctive ethnic attire made its way to Wat Phra That Chae Haeng down a lengthy staircase, aside which a pair of naga sculptures stood like guardians. A number of classic wood litters carried replicas of a gold, bell-shaped pagoda as well as various Buddhist offerings such as Lanna-style flags and khan dok trees, all to mark the return of the annual seven-day Hok Peng Festival.
Water festivals kick off across country
Life, Published on 12/04/2022
» The "Water Festival 2022" is bringing the Songkran celebration to six provinces in all four regions of Thailand, until Friday.
Central Chiangrai unveils fabric Christmas tree
Life, Published on 29/11/2021
» Thailand's first and only Christmas tree made from 2,000m of natural fabric is standing 14m tall at Kasalong Square in Central Chiangrai, until Jan 6 next year.
Annual Doi Tung Fest is back to spread the joy
Life, Published on 28/12/2020
» It's only once a year that we can get to enjoy the festive season amid the refreshing cool breeze right on the hill-tribe walking street at the "Colors Of Doi Tung Festival", which is running on the grounds of the Doi Tung Development Project in Chiang Rai every weekend and on public holidays from 8am to 6pm until the end of January.
Mercury falling, spirits rising
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 10/12/2020
» The Colours of Doi Tung Festival is one of Chiang Rai province's best-known annual events. Every weekend and public holiday in December and January, a fair featuring the sale of food and goods by hilltribe people and other ethnic groups living in Doi Tung and nearby mountains is held near the Mae Fah Luang Garden, a famous attraction that is part of Mae Fah Luang Foundation's Doi Tung Development Project. The idea is to draw more visitors to Doi Tung and enable the villagers to benefit from the high season.
Veggie fest is an absolute feast for non-meat eaters
Life, Published on 20/10/2020
» Vegetarians have only six days to enjoy delicious meat-free dining during "The Mall Legendary J-Fest", which is running at five branches of The Mall shopping centre -- Thapra, Ngamwongwan, Bangkae, Bangkapi and Korat -- until Sunday.
Silver getaways
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 03/09/2020
» Nobody is too old to learn and travelling is a great way to do so. With this in mind, 16 villages across the nation together with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and several other agencies have recently launched the "Our Lovely Countryside: Silver Age 5.0" campaign aimed at offering senior travellers chances to enjoy new experiences in rural areas.