Turtles take a stake in tourism
January 26, 2012 by Rapeepat Mantanarat
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NAN is a charming cul-de-sac surrounded by mountains on the eastern edge of North Thailand bordering Laos. Its steep mountainous terrain gives it a remote appearance – a territory unexplored.
Of course, it has been explored, but for today’s travellers it can be likened to a castle that has treasure hidden in its vaults, but it will require a diligent search to discover them. But the effort is rewarding. One treasure awaiting discovery is just 15 km from the provincial town.
Rueang Sub-district is located at the foot of Phee Pan Nam mountain range that is the formidable natural barrier between Nan, Phayao and Phrae provinces. Here, the first settlement was established at least 500 years ago and following the traditions of their ancestors, villagers today continue to grow tea on nearby hillsides.
Zip-line adventures in southern Laos
January 26, 2012 by Rapeepat Mantanarat
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AN ancient Angkor temple, Vat Phou, the mighty Khone Pha Pheng Waterfalls, Si Phan Don – the four thousands islands in the Mekong River, draw visitors to Champasak in southern Laos.
But the province is now offering soft adventure that will test a visitor’s outdoor skills.
Up until this year, the most adventurous activities involved climbing steep sandstone steps to Vat Phou Temple or cycling along the river bank on trails and rural roads. But since January this year Tree Top Explorer has changed all that by offering far more demanding soft adventure options.
Sukhothai handicraft skills on show
January 26, 2012 by Rapeepat Mantanarat
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SUKHOTHAI the site of an ancient Thai kingdom is rich in history where visitors can gain an insight into the prosperity of a golden era. In the case of Sukhothai history sells. It doesn’t require much promotion for visitors to see the extraordinary charm of the attractions that make up the Sukhothai Historical Park.
But adding value to the site is the top priority of the Institute of Mekong-Salween Civilisation Studies director and a lecturer at the Department of Art and Design, Naresuan University, Assoc Prof Dr Jirawat Phirasant.
His research team, with support from the Thailand Research Fund and Area-Based Collaborative Research for Development, Lower North Region are creating added value to ensure that sustainable tourism can grow and exist side-by-side with Sukhothai artifacts and culture.
Marsh lake to tempt overland tourists
January 26, 2012 by Wanwisa Ngamsangchaikit
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NAKHON Sawan, 250 km north of Bangkok, has grown into a thriving commercial town where important river and road junctions converge. For overland travellers it is an important gateway where they take a break in the nine to 12 hour road journey to northern destinations.
But tourism developers would like to see that change. They hope a 2,500 seats convention centre, scheduled to open later this year at the natural marsh and lake reserve of Bueng Boraphet, could become a must-see attraction for ecotourists, family and MICE visitors.
The centre is being developed with a 40-room resort, but hotel accommodation is not a problem in Nakhon Sawan where investors have built a variety of projects from city hotels to quarky boutique resorts.
Nan promotes homestay
September 21, 2011 by Rapeepat Mantanarat
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BANGKOK, 21 September 2011 – Nan is a charming cul-de-sac surrounded by mountains on the eastern edge of North Thailand bordering Laos. Its steep mountainous terrain gives it a remote appearance – a territory unexplored.
Of course, it has been explored, but for today’s travellers it can be likened to a castle that has treasure hidden in its vaults, but it will require a diligent search to discover. But the effort is rewarding. One Nan’s treasures awaiting discovery is just 15 km from the provincial town.
Rueang Sub-district is located at the foot of Phee Pan Nam mountain range that is the formidable natural border between Nan, Phayao and Phrae provinces. Here, the first settlement was established at least 500 years ago and following the traditions of their ancestors, villagers today continue to grow tea on nearby hillsides.
Pattaya launches golf series
May 6, 2010 by Duangrudee Somboonruangsri
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A golf festival to support tourism to eastern seaboard resorts teed off yesterday. Known as the Chonburi-Pattaya Golf Festival 2010 the festival includes 15 leading golf courses close to east coast resorts.
Musicals replay in Chiang Mai theatre
April 28, 2010 by Rapeepat Mantanarat
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Chiang Mai has a new entertainment venue the Playhouse Entertainment Complex that targets international visitors.
Polo tours emerge in Thailand
April 28, 2010 by Chanida Sa-ngiamphaisalsuk
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Puro Polo Company is focusing on tours for polo enthusiasts from Argentina that involves either matches or training sessions combined with a 14-day holiday in Thailand.
Down to earth about self-drive dreams
April 28, 2010 by Rapeepat Mantanarat
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SELF-drive holidays around the Mekong region are still a dream. Though the six countries of the Mekong Region (Cambodia, China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam) are connected geographically, confusing traffic laws and border restrictions make it almost impossible to motor freely from one country to another.
Holiday gives children a future
January 7, 2010 by Rapeepat Mantanarat
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A holiday can mean more than personal pleasure when the experience is combined with support for a project that helps improve the quality of life of children, many of them victims of the 2004 tsunami andsocial problems.
