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The navel of the Mekong
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 29/10/2020
» The partly cloudy sky gradually turned orange and red after sunset. The twilight colours, which reflected on the Mekong River, provided a great contrast to the dark green mountain ranges in Laos and grass dotted with white flowers on the bank of the river in Thailand's Bueng Kan province.
Lent's fireballs return to Nong Khai, Bueng Kan
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 17/09/2020
» Oct 2 will mark the end of Buddhist Lent, or Wan Ok Phansa. The three-month annual retreat of monks will complete on the day of the Full Moon of the 11th lunar month. Temples nationwide will organise fairs and festivals. One of the highlights will take place on the Mekong River in the northeastern provinces of Nong Khai and Bueng Kan where a colourful phenomenon known as the "naga fireballs" will take place.
Paying respect to revered monks
Life, Published on 02/07/2020
» To mark Asanha Bucha Day and Buddhist Lent which this year coincide with the 150th birthday anniversary of Phra Ajarn Mun Bhuridatta Mahathera, Seacon Bangkae is holding the "Khao Phansa Maha Mongkhol: 150 Years of Luang Pu Mun" at its Main Atrium zone on the 1st floor, from tomorrow July 3 to July 12.
Songs for life, for life
B Magazine, Chanun Poomsawai, Published on 28/06/2020
» Say what you will about Carabao and their sometimes questionable politics, there's no denying that they remain one of the most influential phleng phuea chiwit (songs for life) pioneers Thailand has ever seen.
When you're free to move about the country
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 07/05/2020
» It's going to be a while before we find out whether or not the easing of coronavirus lockdown measures, the mass scrambles for alcoholic beverages, and the exodus over the recent long weekend will reverse the trend of the pandemic control in Thailand that seems to be going well. Let's hope they won't. At the same time, let's not forget that in many parts of this small world, the Covid-19 situation is still not getting any better.
Feng shui conman thrives, newbie robber wets self, Eve in court
News, Mae Moo, Published on 15/03/2020
» Traders' bad luck turns worse
Getting on top of Otop
B Magazine, Story by Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 01/12/2019
» The Otop fair to be held from Dec 15-23 at Muang Thong Thani will showcase an enormous range of specialities from all regions of Thailand. It is one of the grandest and most interesting fairs to visit. At the same time, it is one where buyers often face difficulty in finding things they are looking for.
Japanese visitors increase
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 31/10/2019
» The total number of Japanese tourists to Thailand will grow about 12% this year, reaching 1.8 million visitors from 1.6 million a year before, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Great balls of fire
B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 20/10/2019
» Last Sunday I was determined to witness an annual event that has confounded me for more than a decade.
Sample some local flavour
B Magazine, Published on 08/09/2019
» When you travel to the provinces in search of a genuinely local experience, one of the best ways to do that is to try the local food. But, be warned; you may have to forget the sights, sounds and flavours of the dining experience you are used to in Bangkok.