The coastal road between Nakhon Si Thammarat’s Khanom and Sichon districts was crowded with tourists at the start of the long weekend holiday on Thursday.
The winding route is dotted with beauty spots and viewpoints where visitors parked their vehicles to take photos.
However, tourists are advised to keep safety in mind when grabbing shots, as the road can get busy.
Travellers have been flocking to Nong Khai province to enjoy the beauty of morning mist covering farms and the Mekong River from Wat Pha Tak Suea temple’s skywalk.
Nong Khai is popular among visitors not only for its natural surroundings and cool temperatures but also because it provides easy connections to surrounding provinces such as Loei, which is famous for its Phu Kradueng National Park.
Tourists have been flocking to Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai in the North now that temperatures have dropped to as low as 1 degree Celsius and the peak of Doi Inthanon is glistening with frost.
The fear of Covid-19 infection is not keeping people out of Chiang Rai as the biggest attraction is frost at the Doi Inthanon National Park.
There were several Covid-19 cases in the province last week after several infected people snuck across the border from the Myanmar border town of Tachilek.
Park officials have put in place strict measures to ensure people’s safety by checking their temperature and ensuring most surfaces are sanitised.
For many people, a holiday’s not a holiday unless they can bring their best friend along.
But if that best friend happens to be furry, there could be a problem. Most hotels, resorts and accommodation in Thailand don’t allow animals. You don’t want to leave them at home alone with no one to feed them, or burden the people next door with their care.
However, there’s no need to despair. Next to buying a comfy cave for your pet, there are plenty of other options to give them a relaxing change of scenery. Here’s a few of the best pet-friendly destinations the country has to offer.
1.Gingerbread House
Describing itself as a pet-lover’s resort, the Gingerbread House sits just south of Khao Yai National Park and a couple of hours drive from Bangkok. Accommodation and restaurants have an eco-friendly design and fairy-tale atmosphere thanks to the Hansel and Gretel theme. Overnight guests can take advantage of the pet-sitting service for dogs and cats. Or you can just visit for a meal and take your dogs for a swim at the pool by the restaurant. A pet grooming service is also available, along with natural beauty spots perfect for selfies with your pampered pooch or pussy cat.
This luxury Kanchanaburi resort surrounded by nature has a Bali-like atmosphere, with a majestic lake and mountains where you and your four-legged friend can roam free. One room accommodates up to two pets without additional charge. Hiking trails, pedalboats and kayaks offer pets and their owners an action-packed but relaxing holiday.
Southeast Bangkok hides a paradise for health-conscious pet lovers. Megapark @ MegaBangna has seven zones specially built to have fun with your animals – including a pet gym. Each zone has an individual theme, while the surrounding mall is a pet-friendly zone with plenty of photo opportunities.
Catsanova is a non-profit Bangkok cafe where rescue cats are the star of the show. Come in for a cuddle, and if you find your friend-for-life you can take him/her home with you. The café and pet hotel also posts pics of adoptable cats online. Currently there are about 27 fabulous furballs available to forever homes.
A large community of pet lovers has created this “back to nature” concept in the heart of the city at Ekkamai 22. Dog Vibes is the largest park for pooches in the city, featuring over 3,200 square metres of real grass and a variety of activities. All breeds of four-legged friend can have fun and learn new skills.
Six flower fields in Thailand are in full bloom and ready for visitors to enjoy their beauty during winter this year.
RakDok Flora Destination — The Hidden Picnics in the Hidden Floral Campsite, Bangkok: This exhibition is being held at Bueng Maitri Chit in Khlong Sam Wa district from November 17 this year to January 15 next year. It features pop-up floral recreation that enables visitors to take a walk and enjoy a view of the flowers.
Khun Pae Royal Project Development Centre, Chiang Mai: This centre in Ban Pae subdistrict features the country’s largest Hydrangea flower field, which blooms only once a year from October to March. It is a place where celebrities take beautiful pictures to show off on Instagram.
Klin Kesorn Farm, Chiang Mai: This farm in Pong Yaeng subdistrict features a purple and pink Margaret flower garden, where visitors can enjoy its beauty by walking along paths made of bamboo.
I Love Flower Farm, Chiang Mai: This famous farm in Muang Kaeo subdistrict features various species of flowers, such as Cutter and Hydrangea that draw visitors to take pictures. However, tourists must reserve a queue via Facebook page before visiting the farm in advance.
Rai Dok Lom Nao Farm, Chiang Mai: This farm is located in Mon Jam mountaintop, so visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the mountaintop and ladder rice fields from there. Also, it features a variety of flowers that bloom since November, such as Verbena, Cosmos, Cockscomb, Aster and Sunflowers, while the entrance fee is only Bt40 per person.
Rai Wang Than Farm, Chiang Mai: This farm features yellow and white chrysanthemum flowers and many photography spots to take pictures. Also, chrysanthemum tea and noodles in a bamboo tube are available at the farm.
The earth shook in Surin on Friday morning as the annual Elephant Festival opened with a grand procession of 160 pachyderms through the streets of the city.
Visitors and locals lining the route at 8.45am witnessed Surin governor Suwapong Kitipatpiboon kick off the opening ceremony and launch three days of jumbo jamboree.
Now in its 20th edition, the Surin Elephant Round-up festival is rooted in the ancient practices of the indigenous Kuy people, who have been corralling the giant mammals for centuries.
In 2003 the festival registered a world record with the biggest elephant buffet in history – a 400-metre-long table piled with 50 tonnes of fruit.
The buffet will be back this weekend, along with a jumbo menu of other elephant performances.
City people escape to the simple life in Loei’s Chiang Khan this weekend
Nov 20. 2020
By THE NATION
Loei province’s Chiang Khan district appeared to be the most popular destination during the November 19-22 long weekend, as thousands flocked to this small town to enjoy its old-world charm.
The town is known for its simple wooden houses, many of which have been turned into guest houses, cafes or souvenir shops.
Apart from its natural surroundings, Chiang Khan is also known for its glass skywalk, which had its soft opening in July and will be officially opened next month.
Chiang Khan is also near Pak Chom district, where the beauty of the Phu Lam Duan mountain can be admired.
Hotels in the town were fully booked, and local traders said their business was 50 per cent better than in normal periods. However, the district’s public transport system was unable to deal with the crowds, causing problems for people who did not have their own cars.
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) launched an online ticketing and reservation service called the D-Ticket System on Wednesday.
Now, passengers wishing to travel on December 18, can make reservations or purchase train tickets using the D-Ticket system via www.railway.co.th.
Tickets can only be booked 30 days in advance.
Under the new D-Ticket system, passengers can check their seats on the train, manually print out tickets or save their ticket on the phone and scan the QR code on the train. Payments can be made using credit or debit cards as well as the state welfare card.
Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will hold a Flora Festival in five main parks across the capital from December onwards.
The first floral fest, called the “Miracle of Learning and Smiling Sunflowers”, will be held in the Wachirabenchatat Park in Chatuchak from December 1 to 20. The highlight of the event is a 4-rai field filled with more than 30,000 “smiling” sunflowers.
“Next year, flower fests will be held at Wanapirom Romklao Park from January 12 to 31, at Mahakan Fort Park from April 10 to 20, at Chatuchak Park from June to July, and Lumpini Park from September to October,” a BMA official said.
Apart from floral celebrations, BMA is also looking into improving the landscape and structures of Lumpini Park as the number of visitors has been rising and the area has also been used to hold several public events recently.
“The park’s basic utilities, structures, wastewater treatment system and parking lots have been damaged, and require immediate attention,” the official said.
The Lumpini Park project will be divided into two phases, fixing structural damage and re-landscaping the park. The landscaping will be done by famous landscape architect Kotchakorn Voraakhom.
“We will also conduct a survey, so visitors and the private sector nearby can participate in this improvement project as well,” the official said.
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