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Suphan Buri style
Downtown Suphan Buri is home to a large number of people of Chinese descent. Even the Lak Muang shrine, where the city guardian statues are kept, was built in the Chinese style. So if you're looking for a place to celebrate the Lunar New Year, Suphan Buri is one of the destinations you should consider.
16 Jan 2020
A festival with pop
Yasothon is best known for Bun Bang Fai (Rocket Festival) that takes place in early May. But in the first week of next month, Feb 3-7, the northeastern province will have another grand celebration that, unlike Bun Bang Fai, you can't find elsewhere.
9 Jan 2020
Temple fair at Wat Prayoon
The annual celebration of Wat Prayurawongsawat, one of the most eagerly awaited cultural events on the Thon Buri side of Bangkok, is taking place again from Saturday to Monday.
26 Dec 2019
Get out of the city
From now until Sunday, four provinces surrounding Bangkok are joining hands in the "River Of Life: Rattanakosin" fair, which is taking place at Wat Chin Wararam in Pathum Thani's Muang district, a short drive south of the city centre.
19 Dec 2019
Do the right thing
There are only a few places where you can easily catch sight of one of Thailand's most majestic mammals, the gaur. Khao Phaeng Ma of Nakhon Ratchasima's Wang Nam Khieo district is one such place.
12 Dec 2019
Thon Buri Palace open to the public
Once a year Thon Buri Palace, the former royal residence of King Taksin the Great, is open for the public to visit without the need to apply for permission. That special time of year is here again.
5 Dec 2019
Float among the flowers
After years of environmental issues, the lotuses and water lilies of Thung Sam Roi Yot have returned to the wetlands. Thousands of the flowers are now in full bloom.
28 Nov 2019
Holiday happenings
If you haven't decided where to go for the upcoming holidays, maybe you should consider Phrae.
21 Nov 2019
Flowered up in Pha Taem
Pha Taem is Ubon Ratchathani's most famous national park. However, not as much known is the fact that the best time to visit this natural wonderland of the northeastern province is now.
14 Nov 2019
White light
Wat Rong Khun, also widely known as the White Temple, is one of Chiang Rai's top attractions. By the end of next week, the architectural gem of the northern province will no longer be monochromatic, at least after sunset. Get yourself ready for the first Wat Rong Khun Light Fest.
