Vintage beauties gear up to go cruisin’ at Buri Ram car fest next weekend
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2022
Vintage, retro and sports cars will be lining up in Buri Ram’s Chang International Circuit for petrolheads to drool over next week.
The two-day Chang Classic Car Revival 2022, which kicks off next Saturday, will also include several activities including the Chang Classic Revival Parade, best lap, drag race, drag battle and gymkhana.
Tanaisiri Chanwittayarom, the circuit’s managing director, said this festival is being held for a second time after it proved to be a huge success last year.
The event was created to bring vintage car lovers together. They will also parade their beauties up and down the streets of Buri Ram before the event kicks off on Saturday for people to take photographs.
The Ideal Activities for You in Hong Kong, According to Your Zodiac Sign
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2022
There are just so many things you can do when you holiday in Hong Kong. Take your pick from the bustling nightlife to mouth-watering dim sum, from artsy neighbourhood in West Kowloon to the down-to-earth vibes in Sai Kung, and from taking a spiritual height up Ngong Ping to souvenir shopping.
Are you feeling lost from the myriad of choices ahead of you? Plan your trip to Hong Kong in accordance with your zodiac sign to enjoy the best of what the city can offer!
ARIES (MARCH 21 – APRIL 19) The most energetic sign out of all, Aries would love to take part in lively and action-packed activities when they vacay.
Check out the newly opened Ocean Park Water World for a fun-filled day packed with adrenaline-pumping attractions such as Rainbow Rush, Skyhigh Falls, and Thunder Loop! Alternatively, explore Aberdeen Country Park and pick a scenic hiking trail that best fit your fitness level. Aries would definitely welcome the brief cardio-packed hiking amongst the lush foliage and beautiful nature.
Best Travel Companion: Leo
TAURUS (APRIL 20 – MAY 20) Taurus are not going to settle for anything less than amazing while on vacation. They want to be pampered while holidaying and being comfortable is a huge plus for them.
Take your pick and pre-book a pampering luxury spa. Stay in one of Hong Kong’s many luxury hotels and relish in the stunning views of the harbour comfortably from your room. Make sure to dine at Lung King Heen, the first Chinese restaurant in the world to be awarded three Michelin stars. You can even book a helicopter tour around Hong Kong!
Best Travel Companion: Pisces, Cancer
GEMINI (MAY 21 – JUNE 20) Geminis are natural explorers who love to check out new spots and experiences. They are the ones who love to engage their brains even while vacationing.
Go for a stroll around Old Town Central, an artsy district with a myriad of heritage buildings, beautiful architecture, and diverse street art. Get your culture fixed at Tai Kwun, Hong Kong’s Centre for Heritage and Arts, which offers the best heritage and arts experiences. Discover local art talents at PMQ where you can join workshops and even make your own dim sum candles!
Best Travel Companion: Sagittarius
CANCER (JUNE 21 – JULY 22) Cancers like to chill, preferring not to jampack every day with bustling activities but instead, enjoying the serenity while visiting new places.
You would definitely enjoy Sai Kung’s tranquillity while in Hong Kong. Feast on seafood with your loved ones while you are there, and spend a relaxing day hanging out on beautiful beaches. Explore Hakka culture at Yim Tin Tsai and check out the revitalized saltpans, which were the island’s most prominent industry of the past.
Best Travel Companion: Virgo, Pisces
LEO (JULY 23 – AUGUST 22) A true fire sign, Leos are passionate and driven even on holidays. They love having fun, going to swanky parties, and all the glamour and glitz.
Pull an all-nighter at Central, Hong Kong’s central business district, home to pulsating beats and top-class restaurants. A neighbourhood that never sleeps, take your pick from Lan Kwai Fong, home to more than 100 clubs, or SoHo, the fancier upmarket bar area. Start from the top of the hill and barhop your way down the L-shaped lane for the full experience!
Best Travel Companion: Aries
VIRGO (AUGUST 23 – SEPTEMBER 22) Virgos find it hard to unwind even while vacationing, but they relish in being engaged in new information and activities on holidays.
Take a ferry over to Lantau Island, Hong Kong’s largest island, where you can find a variety of impressive activities to engage in. Take Ngong Ping 360 and choose a glass-bottomed gondola to Big Buddha, the tallest seated Buddha in Hong Kong. Wisdom Path, Tung Chung Fort, and Tai O Fishing Village are your must-visits!
Best Travel Companion: Cancer, Gemini
LIBRA (SEPTEMBER 23 – OCTOBER 22) A true social butterfly, Libras love to people watch and want to interact with new people while they are holidaying.
As an international event hub, Hong Kong hosts a plethora of global events and festivals, from arts to sports, food, culture, and seasonal celebrations. You will love to plan out your Hong Kong trip in advance to make sure you check out exciting events such as the Hong Kong Winterfest, Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival, Art Basel, and Clockenflap.
Best Travel Companion: Aquarius
SCORPIO (OCTOBER 23 – NOVEMBER 21) Scorpios work too hard and rarely know how to take a break. On occasions when they travel, they love taking their partner along to create precious memories together.
Take the newly revamped Peak Tram up to The Peak for that stunning panoramic view of Victoria Harbour. Remember to snap some photos with your partner to eternalize the experience. At the Peak, enjoy a romantic view at the highest 360 viewing terrace in town, lock your love with a love lock, and have fun at the world’s first monopoly theme park, Monopoly Dreams.
Best Travel Companion: Cancer, Taurus
SAGITTARIUS (NOVEMBER 22 – DECEMBER 21) An adventurer, Sagittarius would be thrilled to explore new experiences and want to immerse in the destination’s culture when they travel.
Where else but in Hong Kong to learn more about Cantonese Opera? Go to XiQu Centre and treat yourself to a Cantonese Opera show at its tea theatre. Challenge yourself to Hong Kong’s highest peak, Tai Mo Shan, and be rewarded with breathtaking views. Round off with a trip to Duen Kee Chinese Restaurant for an authentic dim sum meal where you can pick your own dishes off pushcarts!
Best Travel Companion: Aries, Capricorn
CAPRICORN (DECEMBER 22 – JANUARY 19) Capricorns find it hard to just chill without plans even during vacations, and they cherish enriching holidays that keep their minds busy.
A paradise for art lovers, the West Kowloon Cultural District (WKCD) offers various museum options, from experiencing gorgeous modern art at M+ to learning more about culture-rich traditional artifacts at the Hong Kong Palace Museum. Plan for a picnic at the West Kowloon Waterfront Promenade, backed by the magnificent Hong Kong skyline, during sunset.
Best Travel Companion: Sagittarius
AQUARIUS (JANUARY 20 – FEBRUARY 18) Adventurous, Aquarius want to do everything, explore everywhere, and have an insatiable curiosity while they vacation.
Take a cycling tour with friends on Hong Kong’s longest bike route, a 60km super bike track from Tuen Mun to Ma On Shan. Take a pit stop at Lion Rock Country Park for a phenomenal view of the city at its peak or simply immerse in nature without hiking up. You can also take a breather and learn about Hong Kong’s culture and history at Hong Kong Heritage Museum.
Best Travel Companion: Sagittarius, Aries
PISCES (FEBRUARY 19 – MARCH 20) The sensitive Pisces love to be able to do things at their own pace and are happy to go with the flow. Give them the space to have vivid daydreams and they will be the happiest.
Take a boat ride and spend a relaxing day on Cheung Chau Island admiring the historical architecture. Seek out quaint local shops in the backstreets before heading to Tung Wan Beach. Less crowded than beaches on the main island, Tung Wan Beach is a fantastic spot to sit and daydream or go for an invigorating swim. Finish your daytrip with a feast on seafood pair with a refreshing mug of cold beer.
District in Loei woos tourists with colourful ‘Christmas Festival’
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Phu Ruea district in Loei province is organising a “Christmas Festival” for over two months with the aim of stimulating the economy by welcoming tourists in the high season.
A press conference to announce Phu Ruea Christmas Festival was held on Monday night at the Phu Ruea National Park.
The district mayor, Phumarin Kongpientham, said the festival will be held from November 25, 2022, to January 31, 2023.
The opening ceremony is scheduled to be held from Friday to Saturday to promote tourism and Phu Ruea’s plants and flowers including the Christmas tree.
Beautiful lighting and a lot of red and pink flowers will be used to decorate the Christmas square for tourists to take photos.
She said people can take a commemorative photo in the district, which would stimulate the economy and generate revenue for operators of hotels, accommodations, souvenir stores, and tourist destinations.
Phumarin said that the district was called the “city of the sea of mountains, with beautiful flowers in three seasons”, and it is one of the coldest places in Thailand. Many people worked in flower farming instead of ordinary agriculture, making it the biggest winter flower seller in Thailand.
Nearly every weekend Nan’s Road No 3 is crowded with tourists enjoying the beautiful vista of lush hills, blue skies and white clouds.
The road, originally called Highway 1081, connects Santi Suk and Bo Kluea districts of the northern province. The road has been nicknamed Road No 3 because its turns make it look like the number three.
A visitor from Uttaradit said this was their first trip to Nan and the road offered a great landscape and background for photography.
A local said tourists usually show up between 11am and 2pm, and the area is normally crowded at the weekends.
Ghosts ready to pounce as Khao San woos visitors with ‘ghoulish’ 2022 Halloween
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2022
Every nightmare will come alive in Bangkok’s Khao San area as local businesses “employ” both Thai and foreign ghosts to woo tourists on Halloween night.
The Khao San Business Association announced on Tuesday that it hopes the “spooky” Khao San Halloween 2022 next Monday will see the area bustling with tourists again.
Sanga Ruangwattanakul, president of the association, said the Halloween costume contest should make the event even more fun and colourful. Up for grabs will be cash prizes of 10,000, 6,000 and 4,000 baht for the three scariest costumes and 1,000 baht each for five “not-so-scary” ghosts.
The organisers will start accepting applications from 6pm after celebrations kick off at 5pm, Sanga added.
“Visitors can enjoy not just the fun costumes paraded by the contestants but should also be prepared for both Thai and foreign ‘ghosts’ waiting to jump at them from every corner of the road,” he said.
Sanga added that many restaurants and bars are also creating “especially scary” selfie spots, such as the “Dark Knight City” by Buddy Beer bar, the “Bloody Mary Graveyard” by the One Shop, “K-Pop Halloween” by Mun-se shop and “Caper Ghost” by The Club.
Chiang Mai tourists get high as Mon Mak mountain mists roll in for winter
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 07, 2022
Hundreds of tourists climbed Doi Mon Mak mountain in Chiang Mai’s Mae Chaem early on Sunday to witness the natural wonder that cloaks the forests of this northern district every cold season.
Crowds gathered at the summit of the 1,100-metre peak to watch the sunrise break through a sea of fog on the horizon. The panoramic view also revealed the iconic Doi Inthanon, Thailand’s tallest mountain, soaring 2,565 metres high.
Doi Mon Mak is in Tha Pha subdistrict, about 120 kilometres from downtown Chiang Mai. It was opened for tourists in 2019 as a new viewpoint in the northern province, offering unobstructed 360-degree views of the sea of fog, and has become increasingly popular despite the pandemic.
Last year Doi Mon Mak opened a campsite so visitors could spend the night and witness the sunrise early next day. The campsite, which is about 300 metres from the viewpoint, also features rental cabins.
Doi Mon Mak expects to see more visitors over the coming months, as Thais like the cool New Year temperatures and the Covid-19 situation is improving, said Mae Chaem district chief Phatthanan Phithakham.
Hotels and resorts in Mae Chaem have opened for the upcoming high season after being closed for more than two years during the pandemic, she said.
The district is also planning to build and upgrade tourism facilities at Doi Mon Mak, including roads leading to nature treks, car parks and campsite expansion to attract visitors all year round.
What you need to know about Chiang Mai’s magnificent Yi Peng Lantern Fest
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 03, 2022
Several tourist spots in Chiang Mai city have been spruced up and decorated with colourful Lanna-style lanterns to welcome Thai and foreign visitors for its famous “Yi Peng Lantern Festival” this year.
Yi Peng is a Lanna-style Loy Krathong Festival.
The word “yi’ means two while “peng” means full moon day, so the festival is held during a full moon in the second Lanna month, which is the 12th month of the Thai Lunar calendar.
Three days of Yi Peng
The 13th day of the waxing moon – buying things to make merit at temples
14th day – making merit at temples, floating large krathongs with food for poor people
15th day – floating krathongs at ponds/canals in temples, paying homage to a relic of the Buddha’s footprint.
Apart from lanterns on display, several spots are decorated with big krathongs to welcome tourists. The lanterns shine brightly at night and provide a good selfie or photo opportunity for Thais and foreign tourists alike.
This year, the festival will be held on Saturday. The old city area and the road in front of the Chiang Mai City Municipality Office will be decked with beautiful Lanny-style lanterns of all hues and sizes.
On Monday, an opening prayer ceremony will be held at the shrine and white pagoda in front of Chiang Mai City Municipality. There will also be a ceremony at Sri Khong pier in which people “apologise” to the Ping River.
In the evening, a ceremony launching the Yi Peng festival will commence with several exciting activities, including a Lanna-style lantern competition and contests to crown a Mister and a Miss Yi Peng.
On Tuesday, Loy Krathong Day, a Tang Tham Luang ceremony will be held, in which Buddhists gather to listen to a grand sermon on the last life of the Bodhisattva at Wat Si Don Chai.
A krathong competition, with colourful floats made from banana leaves and flowers, will also sail ahead, along with the Yi Peng kid contest.
Meanwhile, a Lanna-style lantern parade competition will take to the road from a square at Tha Phae Gate to the Chiang Mai City Municipality Office.
Wednesday will see a luk thung singing contest featuring dancers at the office.
In the evening, a krathong parade competition gets underway, with an award for the biggest and most attractive public float being presented at night.
Heading to Chiang Mai? Don’t miss these alluring destinations
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 03, 2022
Are you planning to visit beautiful Chiang Mai? There are five main popular tourist destinations waiting for you to discover – or revisit – amid a high season that ranges from cool to outright cold.
According to the Tourism and Sports Ministry, Chiang Mai was the sixth most-visited province in Thailand for both Thais and foreigners in the first nine months of 2022. And now with the high season starting off with the province’s famous Loy Krathong celebrations, it is expected to attract a vastly higher number of tourists.
Check out these five charming tourist destinations you should not miss when visiting the province:
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
Now this is a highly recommended tourist destination for those who love culture and religious aspects. Considered the most important in Chiang Mai, the temple was built in the early 19th Buddhist century.
It is located atop Doi Suthep mountain on the western side of Chiang Mai city.
Visitors can park their vehicles at the base and jump on a tram to reach the pagodas. Or the more adventurous can walk up the seven-headed serpent stairs.
You can expect sweeping views of Chiang Mai, besides seeing close-up the Chiang Saen-style golden pagoda and exquisite Lanna architecture.
The temple is open from 6am to 6pm. Entrance tickets are priced at 20 baht for Thais and 50 baht for foreigners.
Doi Inthanon National Park
This park is an absolutely great spot for nature lovers as it offers amazing views of sometimes misty surroundings and luxuriant forests.
Approximately 60 kilometres from Chiang Mai, tourists can reach the park by car or public transport such as songthaews.
Doi Inthanon National Park spans an area of 482 square kilometres. It is located on Doi Inthanon, Thailand’s highest mountain at 2,565 metres above sea level.
With this height, visitors can expect cold weather throughout the year and easily zero degree Celsius or minus temperatures at the year-end. Tourists can catch the frequent fog and “frost flowers” – “Mae Kha Ning” – early in the morning.
Besides this, travellers can visit several waterfalls in the area, take a peaceful walk along a beautiful nature trail, or go bird watching.
Furthermore, the mountain is a stargazer’s paradise, where you can behold the wondrous sight of thousands of stars from the Thai National Observatory.
Entry fees are 30 baht for Thai children and 60 baht for adults, 150 baht for foreign children and 300 baht for adults.
Mon Jam
If you love nature you will love Mon Jam – a mountain tourist hotspot where you can take in a sea of fog.
It is located in Mae Rim district and is part of the Nong Hoi Royal Project. It takes around an hour to drive to Mon Cham.
Meanwhile those who love camping can stay the night at Mon Jam Camping Resort, which provides tents and personal restrooms.
Apart from this, splendid Mon Jam offers a variety of activities: you can try step farming, visit cafes and restaurants and shop for handmade souvenirs.
Night Bazaar
Chiang Mai is rich in markets and includes one for every kind of shopper, including Warorot Market or Tha Pae Walking Street.
The Night Bazaar is located on the east side of the old walled city and stretches approximately 1km on Chang Khlan Road.
Some stores open from 6pm but the the market comes fully alive from 7pm. Stores start packing up for the night at around 10.30pm.
Here shoppers will find an array of fascinating products, from designer goods, clothing and shoes to gadgets, jewellery and local products – many at very low prices.
However, beware: some brand-name designer goods might be fake, so keep this in mind when shopping for these products. And if your stomach is rumbling, there’s a large scrumptious selection of street food and beverages.
Nimman Road
If you are young at heart or a hip traveller looking for somewhere “Instagrammable”, look no further than Nimman Road.
It is not difficult to reach Nimman in Mueang Chiang Mai district. You can either drive there or hail public transport.
The area is a lively commercial district with several fashionable restaurants and cafes to explore – attractive spots for clicking photos or selfies and posting them on social media.
And if nighttime entertainment is your cup of tea, the road offers different types of music – from dance to chill or for relaxing.
These are but a few simple recommendations from us. Undoubtedly, there are more tourist destinations for you to discover when visiting alluring Chiang Mai this high season.
So get your holiday gear together and head over to this province. You won’t be disappointed. Happy journey!
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This year, the festival will be held on Saturday. The old city area and the road in front of the Chiang Mai City Municipality Office will be decked with beautiful Lanny-style lanterns of all hues and sizes.
A krathong competition, with colourful floats made from banana leaves and flowers, will also sail ahead, along with the Yi Peng kid contest.
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