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The Thai National Theatre is calling its audience for the final, and most likely best-ever, performance in recent years before closing for three years of renovation. Khon masked dance, “Krai Thong” folk play and live music will take turns to entertain loyal fans on January 7 and 8 in a grand au revoir. Tickets are
Thailand’s northwest frontier, between the provinces of Mae Hong Son and Chiang Mai, was once a draw for traders seeking fortune in the abundant teak forest. Today, the region entices visitors with its majestic landscape, ethnic diversity, and culinary delights, making it ideal for a week-long self-drive adventure. Technically, you can drive from Chiang Mai
For 50 days, from December 9 to January 29, the Mae Fah Luang Art and Cultural Park in Chiang Rai, Thailand’s northernmost province, is illuminated by works of art making up the “Light of Life” outdoor installation. The park’s first-ever lighting event aims to reboot Chiang Rai as the destination for art enthusiasts after the
That famous “little red book”, the Michelin Guide, has just revealed 441 entries in the sixth edition of its Michelin Guide Thailand 2023 with the addition of five restaurants given one star and 59 in the Bib Gourmand category, further underlining the flavorful and vigorous Thai culinary scene despite the problems caused by the pandemic
Asian countries have always shared a degree of similarity but the past 3 years have seen the region go through a multitude of changes due to the COVID outbreak. Scenes related to the pandemic have appeared in various media but now, for the first time, a selection of photographs from Asia are on show in
The Royal Thai Navy Convention Hall has once again been chosen to host world leaders at the APEC Gala Dinner, reprising its role after two decades. On Thursday night, APEC leaders will gather at the Royal Thai Navy Convention Hall, not just for a sumptuous dinner, but to also feast their eyes on a spectacular
As the host of the APEC 2022 (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation), the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has organised the “Vijit Chao Phraya” lighting event along the Chao Phraya River, the capital’s main waterway, to welcome participants in the international summit while also boosting tourism in Bangkok. The Vijit Chao Phraya lighting and sound design is
While Thainess is not the official theme of APEC 2022, it has been omnipresent in hundreds of APEC meetings that Thailand has hosted since December. This unique Thai touch will especially be felt at APEC Economic Leaders’ Week, which runs from November 14 to 19. APEC 2022 logo The logo, conceived to depict the ubiquitous
In late October, the Meteorological Department officially declared the arrival of winter in Thailand, and the change of season has thrust Chiang Rai, Thailand’s northernmost province, into the travel spotlight. While crowds gather around Chiang Rai’s north to visit the Doi Tung Palace and Mae Fah Luang Garden the cross-border market and the Golden Triangle,
Phuket lobster, caviar from the Royal Project, Jasmine rice from Tung Kula Ronghai, free-range chicken from Nakhon Pathom, Betong chicken from Yala, beef from Sakon Nakhon, wine from Khao Yai, “golden” pineapple from Trat province, tea from Doi Tung and coffee from Nan. These are some on the list of best ingredients in Thailand
Ever wonder why you “waste” time watching blackhead acne removal for almost an hour, a food hawker setting up shop and preparing food before a busy day, or someone kneading dough? Don’t worry. You’re not a weirdo but one of the viewers ofYouTube who are setting a new trend. These videos are a growing global
Around Asia, salted fish has earned the moniker “poor man’s food.” That’s because its extreme saltiness enhances the flavour of simple rice-based meals and also means there’s enough for everyone in the family. However, the salted threadfin of Tak Bai in Thailand’s Narathiwat province is not your average salted fish. One fine threadfin can cost
