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A day at Khao Kheow Zoo
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 07/11/2024
» Even though it was nearly midday, I found myself stuck in traffic for several kilometres en route to Khao Kheow Open Zoo. It turned out to be the outcome of families trying to spend the last few days of school break with Moo Deng, the superstar baby pygmy hippo.
Mission: Possible
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 02/08/2024
» In the summer of 1964, marine biologist Sylvia Earle was the only woman among the 70 or so crew members on board the National Science Foundation's research vessel Anton Bruun.
A miraculous escape
Life, Woraphat Arthayukti, Published on 24/06/2024
» More than 200 Thai students were studying in the Philippines when the Pacific War broke out on Dec 8, 1941. But when Thailand signed a military alliance with Japan, several of those students were arrested by the Philippine Constabulary as members of a Fifth Column.
Paradise reborn
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 23/05/2024
» Though the rainy season has officially started in some parts of the country, it appeared we were in luck when rain clouds drifted off Phuket. The Sun was shining and the sky was clear when we arrived at Visit Panwa Pier, where a fleet of speedboats and catamarans were cruising the water to pick up passengers.
Nakhon Sawan honours Chinese deities
Life, Published on 02/05/2024
» The annual Chao Mae Thapthim-Chao Pho Chao Mae Takhli Festival is back in Nakhon Sawan and runs until Sunday at the Chao Mae Thapthim Shrine in Takhli district. Throughout the day, pilgrims and tourists can worship Chinese deities for prosperity, success and fortune.
Salt, sea and spoonbills
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 07/03/2024
» During a morning stroll through vast salt fields in the seaside town of Samut Sakhon, I couldn't resist but take breathtaking photos of a large flock of birds. Close by, experienced birdwatcher Suchart Daengpayon (also known as Mr Tee) led a small group of foreign tourists on a trip to see the food-seeking behaviours of the spoon-billed sandpiper, an endangered shorebird species.
A diver's companion
Life, Noko, Published on 27/10/2023
» In 2023, Blancpain celebrates several landmark anniversaries: 70 years of the Fifity Fathoms; two decades of the contemporary Fifty Fathoms as well as Blancpain Ocean Commitment; and 10 years of the Gombessa Expeditions.
The story of BMW's rise to the top
Life, Sethipong Anutarasoti, Published on 12/06/2023
» BMW has taken the No.1 position in the luxury car segment in Thailand from Mercedes-Benz and maintained its crown for three years in a row since 2020. The secret key to this success is the rise of strong communities of BMW owners.
Three-in-one travel event is now on
Life, Published on 17/05/2023
» NCC Management & Development is holding the "Thailand Golf & Dive Expo plus Outdoor Fest 2023" at Hall 6-7 of Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Ratchadaphisek Road, daily from 11am to 8pm, starting tomorrow until Sunday.
The Tao of island travel
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 20/04/2023
» After a two-hour ferry ride from Koh Samui, we landed on Koh Tao, where a tremendous influx of foreign and Thai tourists was arriving at Mae Haad Pier in the late afternoon. A crew of hotel guides were shouting their customers' names from a nearby pavilion, while a fleet of four-wheel-drive pickup trucks were stationed outside to transport visitors to their lodgings.