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Straddling two worlds
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 11/12/2025
» When I visited Istanbul for the first time, I learned a joke from Gocke, my local guide, who goes to work by undersea train every day. "But you can't see anything," she laughed. For her, it takes only four minutes to cross from Asia to Europe, under the Bosphorus Strait that divides the ancient city.
Boosting the Northeast
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 03/07/2025
» To further develop the creative economy in the Northeast, the Creative Economy Agency (CEA), Khon Kaen province and Alliances teamed up to create the Isan Creative Festival under the theme "Isan Soul Proud". The festival is presented through three industries -- entertainment and content; handicrafts, arts and design; and food.
The art of concealment
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 02/04/2025
» After Chinese artist Meiying graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, she returned to Beijing and felt everything had changed. This change inspired her to create the character Hyde -- a child who likes to hide in clothes and observe the world silently.
A Swiss adventure
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 31/10/2024
» It was a wonderful morning in Zurich with the Sun beaming and temperatures dropping to 14C. One of my travel companions did not skip her running routine and I was tempted to set up my own walking mission and relish a slower pace.
One day in Istanbul
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 10/10/2024
» When our business-class flight touched down in Istanbul at first light, we awoke to a pleasant welcome of cool weather. Unexpectedly, we learned that many of our travel companions were visiting Turkey for the first time and that Thai travellers are exempt from visa requirements.
Lamphun celebrates Lanna culture with Lantern Festival
Life, Published on 03/10/2024
» Until Nov 15, Wat Phra That Hariphunchai Woramahawihan in Lamphun will be illuminated by the Hundred Thousand Lanna Lantern Festival. To preserve Lanna practices, worshippers will create colourful, handcrafted lanterns to pay homage to Buddha's relics and write names and birthdays on them to pray for prosperity and discovering the light in their life.
What makes Bangkok a Learning City?
Life, Chairat Chongvattanakij, Published on 09/09/2024
» The heavy downpour had just ceased and with umbrella in hand, 72-year-old Prateep Ungsongtham Hata, widely known as Khru Prateep ("Teacher Prateep"), led us single file through the damp narrow alleys of Klong Toey community, frequently pausing to reciprocate cordial greetings from community members. At one point, she called our attention to what seemed like a pile of rubble.
A hidden gem in the North
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 05/09/2024
» In the northern town of Nan, the rainy season provides vacationers a chance to experience a slower pace of life amidst picturesque mountainous landscapes. Boundless stretches of rice fields sprout and become verdant as gentle winds chase away the heat.
A majestic display
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 25/07/2024
» In the afternoon sun, a fleet of four exquisite royal barges -- Suphannahong, Narayana Song Suban King Rama IX, Anantanagaraj and Anekajatbhujonga -- are moored at the Thonburi Naval Dockyard as 240 oarsmen train in preparation for the Royal Kathin (robe offering) ritual scheduled to take place in October.
A weekend in Vientiane
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 30/05/2024
» Just a 45-minute drive across the First Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge and with a linguistic resemblance to the Isan dialect, Vientiane is one of the most welcoming destinations for Thais seeking a weekend experience. This humble town radiates the allure of a bygone colonial age and its laid-back lifestyle allows visitors to avoid any rushing.