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One of the oldest markets in Thailand’s capital, Tha Tien is a must-visit tourist destination, thanks to its location in the old town, a rich historical background, and the diverse cultures of Thai citizens of various backgrounds. But this historical quarter is not just recommended for foreign visitors but also for Thai locals and expatriates
Bang Loh, a local rider of a “skylab” – a motorcycle with a sidecar – pushes his overloaded Yamaha across the hot concrete pathway. From the seat of the sidecar, his passengers can see the landscape of Ko Klang Island in all its rustic beauty. The yellow rice paddy sways in the sea breeze as
Aiming to provide travel experiences involving less luggage and visualize environmental value, Japan Airlines (JAL) and Sumitomo Corporation will launch a trial of the “Any Wear, Anywhere” clothing sharing service for foreign tourists and business travelers to Japan who use JAL-operated flights and will measure the environmental value of using the Service. With more and
Standing proudly in the grounds of Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Suan Sunandha Palace was for several years the home of female royals and ladies of the court, as well as the centre of court cuisine, art and culture. With the grand palace becoming overcrowded during the final years of King Chulalongkorn’s reign, the monarch created
South Korea and Thailand are marking 65 years of diplomatic relations this year and to celebrate the occasion, Gyeonggi Province and Gyeonggido Business and Science Accelerator (GBSA) brought the G-Fair ASEAN+ 2003 to Bangkok. South Korea’s largest trade exhibition in the region, the two-day event, which ended on Friday, saw the largest-ever delegation of 227
The first ever Sumo experience in Thailand is being showcased at the “Wondrous Heritage of Japan” cultural event, at Siam Paragon in Bangkok this weekend, celebrating the 136 years of ties between Japan and Thailand and the 50th year of ASEAN-Japanese friendship. The 2,000-year-old Japanese national sport exhibition will be led by former professional sumo
After three months of an oppressively hot summer, the rainy season is almost upon us and will last until October. That means Thailand’s countryside is preparing a welcome mat of colourful wildflowers and the promise of wild swimming. From June to August, the Siam tulips, or dok krachiao, in pink and ivory will emerge from
The unique Buddhist art on the walls of Isaan’s traditional ordination hall reveals the soul of the Isaan people. From the front door, the ordination hall of Wat Yang Thuang in Maha Sarakham province, Northeast Thailand, looks only a little more attractive than a small rice barn. That is until you get close to the
There’s nothing better than an escape from reality in these tough times and now Bangkok residents can do exactly, losing themselves in Studio Ghibli’s Animation Exhibition. From July 1 to September 30, everyone is invited to experience the magic of the studio’s animation films firsthand through installations that showcase a truly fantastic mix of talent,
Parenting is tough at the best of times, but caring for a child with special needs is even tougher. Sopee Chaweewon knows that all too well. “Living with autism is like a roller-coaster ride. Some days are hard. Some days are beautiful. But we never give up. We’re doing what we can to help our
A dancer stands motionless while a white robotic arm rises from behind her. As she starts to move, another white limb joins in, creating a performance where her biological and robotic arms move seamlessly in a wordless interaction between human and machine. Meanwhile in a Tokyo lab, a Japanese university professor laughs as four robotic
For the first time, 81 Buddha images created over a period 1,300 years can now be admired in a spectacular exhibition at the Bangkok National Museum that combines beauty with faith. The show, which runs until September 10, casts a gentle light on the superb carving of 81 Buddha images as well as shines a
