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Elegant Sukothai pottery receives practical revival Unearthed by specialists, reproduced by Villagers, and marketed for the masses, a district of Sukhothai province has learned that bringing the traditional up to date can also bring about financial rewards.
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- M-Project: Dynamic ‘physical theater’ in the flesh Reverting to techniques like mime and ‘butoh’, M Project is performing its unique brand of ‘physical theater’ at Gossip Gallery & Café on the weekends throughout the month of May.
- The sensitive task of creating a garuda statue Producing a garuda statue to the specific recommendations required by the state can be an exacting art. It requires several careful considerations before the installation of a statue outside a business premises can begin.
- Thai history unravels at Museum of Siam While Bangkok’s historic Rattanakosin Island is already packed with interesting sites, now you can discover even more about the country’s fascinating history at the recently-opened Museum of Siam.
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Section updated 21-3-08
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Tailored tastes of Japanese traditions While Chef Aki has built a reputation for producing the very best in healthful Japanese cuisine, he has a small confession to make – he’s a big fan of North American junk food, including hot dogs and hamburgers.
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The Crystal shines for all in the 'burbs The Crystal, located in eastern Bangkok, is a new California-style community shopping center. It has a huge array of dining alternatives on offer, plus shopping outlets providing something for every family member.
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- The beautiful (little) game Futsal is a smaller, simplified, fun and fast version of football, which is played indoors. It’s a hugely popular sport in Thailand, since it’s easy to play in a small space, and doesn’t require much investment to get started.
- Bon Marche: A Regal gift to the city’s shoppers Originally
built as a source of income for the jobless after the ’97 financial
crisis, Bon Marche is now one of the capital’s classier open-air
markets.
- Tips on tops from notable stylist T-On Leading fashion stylist T-On says shopping for clothes depends largely on the individual, so naturally a fair bit of trial and error will be required.
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Section updated 4-4-08
A world of winged wonders A spacious butterfly garden and insectarium located in Suan Rod Fai Park provides one-of-a-kind photo ops.
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Check into a ‘wellness’ lifestyle at Ban Ing Nam By checking-in to Ban Ing Nam Health Resort and Spa, you’re checking into a supportive group of people and a comfortable environment in which to make healthier lifestyle adjustments.
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- Smooth operator In terms of classy, sophisticated hotel brands in Bangkok, Pullman might not be one that springs to mind. But while this Accor-run brand is a new kid on the block in Thailand, it’s operated in Europe for more than 10 years.
- Take a Nap: A top-notch spot for affordable shuteye If you want all the nightlife thrills and spills of Patpong, Soi 4, Thaniya Plaza, or other lively parts of Silom, Take a Nap might provide the ideal accommodation option.
- Enjoy Thon Buri’s temples via its waterways Thon Buri hosts numerous interesting temples alongside its klongs (canals), which can easily be explored in an hour or two aboard a long-tailed boat.
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Explore top provincial destinations upcountry and down South, plus Bangkok. Find out where to go, what to do, gain region-specific insights, keep up-to-date with seasonal event information and arm yourself with safety tips.
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