A New Year, A New Beginning
When it comes to New Year’s Day in Thailand, most Thais will ask, “Which one?” There are three remarkable occasions for the so-called New Year’s celebrations in Thailand: international New Year’s Day on January 1, Chinese New Year’s around February,
Falls of Plenty
Summer’s upon us, but many Thais are not really dreaming of glorious sunshine or hitting the great outdoors. With the horrid Bangkok heat so unbearable amid a layer of thick smog, thousands of weekenders are flocking to popular beaches east
Optimal Travel Apps
In some of my recent travel trends pieces, I’ve discussed how our style of travel has changed. Our journeys are no longer as spontaneous as they used to be, partly due to stricter travel requirements these days, but also due
Cool Summer Foods
You can tell when summer is here in Bangkok when the wind is full of warm air and the ground beneath you radiates heat. It burns and can be debilitating. When I first moved back roughly 20 years ago and
Going Green at Park Ventures
Nowadays you can see impressive, new skyscrapers popping up like mushrooms all over the world. While some constantly strive for becoming the tallest in the world, others claim they are the biggest or have the most unique design. The high
How to Survive the Bangkok Heat
Many of you who grew up in Thailand may agree that in the past 20-30 years, we feel that temperatures in Thailand have been rising incrementally. Winter these days is nothing compared to the cool breeze just a few decades
Getting Crafty
It’s April, which means two things; that we all get a much needed break from work for Songkran, and secondly, that the temperatures have passed boiling point. It’s the month to stay hydrated and cool off in more ways than
Trunks Fly, Funds Flow
Initiated in Thailand in 2001 by Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas, the annual King’s Cup Elephant Polo tournament has now grown into one of the biggest charitable events in Thailand. It’s raised USD 950,000 for projects to better the lives
Nine West’s Spring/Summer 2018 Collection Unveiled
Nine West has just launched its Spring/Summer Collection that’s a throwback to the 1980s. The modern, energetic collection generates plenty of felicity and optimism, as befitting the lavish decade, while empowering women of all styles with a statement wardrobe to