Visitors can appreciate birds singing inside the Bird Park, which is spread over 6-rai area filled with trees and an artificial waterfall and covered by netting 40 metres high.

The entrance fee is discounted by Bt99 until February 29 to welcome Ubon Ratchathani residents who return to their hometown during the New Year holiday.

Phuket Governor Phakphong Thaviphat said that Promthep Cape is one of the tourist attractions under the Tourism Authority of Thailand’s campaign to attract tourists to visit Thailand and stimulate the country’s economy.

“The highlight of this attraction is visitors can enjoy the beautiful views of the sunset, and also visit Kanchanaphisek Lighthouse,” he said. “Recently, we found that sugar palm trees, which are a unique characteristics of this cape, were decreasing in number.”

The director of Nongnooch Garden Pattaya, Kampol Tansajja, said that after discussions with the governor, they will improve the landscape of this cape by planting more than 70 sugar palm trees from December 27 to 28 to encourage tourists to take photos and post them on social media.

“We want to develop tourist attractions and make Phuket more beautiful to provide a New Year’s gift to tourists who visit Thailand during the New Year Festival,” he said.

The mayor of Pho Nang Dam Tok subdistrict, Nitirut Mukchalermwong, and his wife, Nalinthon Ampornviraphat, the owner of the cosmos field in Nalinthon Agricultural Park, revealed that they had switched from cultivating rice on 4 rai of their land to growing fruits and vegetables, of which one rai has been devoted exclusively to the cosmos flower.

“My wife loved the flowers, so we grew them to see its beauty and take pictures of it,” the mayor said. “We sowed the seeds for these flowers on October 27 this year and they bloomed at the beginning of December. There are three colours: fuchsia pink, light pink and white.”

When the flowers bloomed, the villagers took photos and posted them on social media. The posts were shared widely and drew the attention of people both in Chai Nat and nearby provinces.

“Now, we have to make arrangements for the numerous visitors by providing photography spots, seats and restrooms,” they said. “Also, we have foods, such as noodles and papaya salads for sale at an affordable price, and we allow them to bring their foods, if they want to have a picnic.”

They added that they planned to develop this field as a tourist attraction in Chai Nat, especially during the New Year Festival this year.

“Once the current cosmos flowers dry up, we will grow another batch,” they added. “Also, we will grow sunn hemp to improve the quality of the soil during the dry season in April.”

The phenomenon only occurs on December during the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. As the sun goes down, the light will shine through the small window above the door onto the red wall of the royal pavilion reflecting the building, thought sadly the colour of the wall has now faded.

This Palace, built in the reign of King Boromakot, was used to be the abode of King Uthumphon, the 33rd and penultimate monarch of the Ayutthaya Kingdom, while he was ordained as a monk. He stayed for a period of time before returning to Wat Pradu Songtham. The Royal Chronicles of Ayutthaya mention that King Uthumphon was asked to leave the monkhood and take over government to help fight the Burmese incursion.

At present only the four walls of an elevated one-floor royal residence remain. These are made of brick and mortar and measuring 20 meters long by 10 meters wide. The roof is in ancient architectural style, very rarely seen nowadays. It located in the area of abandoned temple, Wat Pho Thong.

The Fine Arts Department renovated and listed the palace as an ancient monument on 8 March 1935.

The phenomenon can also be seen today (December 24) at 5 pm.

Prime Minister, General Prayut Chan-o-cha launched the first of the pedestrian passages on December 15 in Bangkok, namely at Silom, Yaowarat, and Khao San, with other walking streets outside the capital officially opening on December 22.

The Walking Street@Silom is open Sunday from midday to midnight for the next year and features into six zones, from Silom on the Rama IV side to the Nararom intersection

1. The art street will feature various activities, such as street music, street performances, hip-hop dance, graffiti art, contemporary art, craftsmanship, and street art.

2. The must-eat street will feature traditional foods and famous Thai desserts.

3. The must-see street will feature local products, such as products from various villages and markets, street food, fresh seafood, Geographical Indication (GI) products, and products under the Blue Flag scheme.

4. The old generation street will feature music and entertainment activities, as well as performances.

5. The must-walk street will feature outstanding products in Bangkok that are for sale.

6. The citizen street will feature various food stands manned by popular restaurant in Bangkok, I including Michelin Star eateries and popular restaurants in the centre of the city.

Below is the list of walking streets by region that people can enjoy every Sunday throughout the next year.

The northern region

1. Siri Chit Road in Kamphaeng Phet

2. Chiang Rai Night Bazaar in Chiang Rai

3. Three Kings Monument in Chiang Mai

4. Sawan Withi and Kad Nang Yong Roads in Tak

5. Tonnam Chao Phraya Road in Nakhon Sawan

6. Kuang Mueng Nan Walking Street in Nan

7. Chai-Kwan Road in Phayao

8. Saphan Ruam Chai Road in Phichit

9. Phutthabucha Road in Phitsanulok

10. Phetchabun, Khao Kho, and Thailom Walking Streets in Phetchabun

11. Phrae Walking Street and Khamlue Road in Phrae

12. Pai Walking Street in Mae Hong Son

13. the road along the Wang River in Lampang

14. Rob Muang Nai Road in front of Wat Phra That Hariphunchai Temple in Lamphun

15. Plern Thani Walking Street in Sukhothai

16. Pratuchai Road at Phraya Phichai Dab Hak Sport Stadium in Uttaradit

17. Farmer’s Market Baanrai Organic Walking Street in Uthai Thani

The northeastern region 

1. Phra That Yaku Archaeological Site in Kalasin

2. Rob Bueng Thung Sang Road in Khon Kaen

3. Chaiyaphum Walking Street beside Chaiyaphum Municipality Youth Centre in Chaiyaphum

4. Nakhon Phanom Walking Street in Nakhon Phanom

5. Suan Mak Night Bazaar in Nakhon Ratchasima

6. Khao Mao Rim Khong Road in Bueng Kan

7. Rom Buri Road in front of Old Buri Ram Provincial Governor House in Buri Ram

8. Maha Sarakham Night Bazaar in Maha Sarakham

9. Mook Muang Mai Road in Mukdahan

10. Phaya Thaen Public Park in Yasothon

11. Ratchuprakan Road in Roi Et

12. Chiang Khan Walking Street in Loei

13. Marie-Nong Kaen Road in Si Sa Ket

14. Phu Phan Museum in Sakon Nakhon

15. Kotchasarn Road in Surin

16. Kaem Kong Road in Nong Khai

17. Nakhon Khuean Khan Road in Nong Bua Lam Phu

18. Amnat Charoen Walking Street at Ming Mongkol Park in Amnat Charoen

19. Udon Thani Walking Street in Udon Thani

20. Sri Narong Walking Street in Ubon Ratchathani

The southern region

1. Krabi Walking Street in Krabi

2. Poraminmanka Road at the multipurpose yard in front of Chumphon Municipality Office in Chumphon

3. Ruenrom Road in Trang

4. Chai Chumphon Road in Nakhon Si Thammarat

5. Takua Pa Road in Phangnga

6. Phatthalung Municipality Office in Phatthalung

7. Lard Yai Walking Street in Phuket

8. Ban Ngao Walking Street in Ranong

9. Niphat Uthit 3 Road in Songkhla

10. Bypass Road in Satun

11. Ban Don Floating Market in Surat Thani

12. Phu Pha Phakdi Road in Narathiwat

13. The Walking Street along the Pattani River in Pattani

14. Ban Khlong Sai Nai Walking Street in Yala

The eastern region

1. Tha Chang Market in Chanthaburi

2. Suan Somdet Road in Chachoengsao

3. Bang Saen Sai 2 Road in Chon Buri

4. Rhak Muang and Thana Chareon Roads in Trat

5. Thongchai Road at Chaloem Prakiarti Rama 9 Park in Nakhon Nayok

6. Namuang Road in Prachin Buri

7. Yomjinda Walking Street and Rayong Province Stadium in Rayong

8. Bamrung Rat Road in Sa Kaeo

The central region

1. Pak Phraek Road in Kanchanaburi

2. Prom Prasert Road in Chai Nat

3. Dvaravati Sri Nakhon Pathom Walking Street in Nakhon Pathom

4. Nonthaburi Pier in Nonthaburi

5. Pathum Thani Square Walking Street in Pathum Thani

6. The beach road along Prachuap Khiri Khan Bay in Prachuap Khiri Khan

7. Bang Ian Road in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya

8. Phetchaburi Walking Street beside Phetchaburi Provincial Governor House in Phetchaburi

9. Rat Pracha Pattana Dam in Ratchaburi

10. Thepsatri Road in Lop Buri

11. The road along Bang Nam Phueng Canal in Samut Prakan

12. Samut Songkhram City Hall and the road along the Mae Klong River in Samut Songkhram

13. Samut Sakhon Walking Street in Samut Sakhon

14. Train Market in Saraburi

15. R.E. 130 Walking Street in Sing Buri

16. Athiwara Road in Suphan Buri

17. San Chao Rong Thong Market in Ang Thong

Bueng Boraphet, or Boraphet Marsh, is the largest freshwater swamp and lake in Thailand. It is spread over more than 200 square kilometres in Nakhon Sawan province and is home to almost 200 species of wild animals, birds and plants.

Waterbirds are obviously the main reason for bird-watchers to visit Bueng Boraphet, as they are making a comeback in Thailand. Now the spotlight is on the flock of many foreign ducks such as the rare red-crested Pochard, large Indian spot-billed duck, Northern Shoveler, etc. All the photos were taken on December 20-21.

With the cold weather in the North of Thailand drawing thousands of migratory birds, this is a great time of the year for birdwatching.

Those interested in birdwatching can rent a boat, which can accommodate 10 people, for Bt500 per hour. It is best to head to the birdwatching park area. Viewers should use a birdwatching telescope and keep 500 metres away from the birds, as they are sensitive and easily scared.

Some people come to get rid of fatigue, while some with more serious problems like paralysis undergo physical therapy by submerged in the water for several days. The exercise reportedly helps the nerves to relax.

The salt spring in Khlong Thom is a natural phenomenon caused by the combination of hot water and seawater being pushed to the soil surface. There are only two such places in the world: in the Khlong Thom district of Krabi province and another in the Czech Republic. More than 1,000 tourists come every day during long holidays or festivals. Originally, the salt pond of this spring was located amid a forest. Villagers in the area came to soak in the hot water for treatment. About five years ago, the district administration improved the area to make it more convenient for people and began collecting a fee for the development of the district area.

There is a spring pond called Boa Mae [Mother pond], a source of hot springs, with temperature at around 47 degrees Celsius. However, visitors are not allowed to dip themselves in the water. They are only allowed to take the water with a ladle or cup.

Villagers believe that the salt infusion spring helps treat skin diseases, cures knee pain, joint pain and even paralysis. Regular soaking slowly tackles the symptoms. Villagers believe the mother pond is a sacred well for drinking and bathing and helps recover from disease. In the past, those who recovered from a disease used to come to offer their respects by tying a seven-coloured cloth on the tree or released a number of local chickens to keep a promise.

Before entering the salt spring, one must wash one’s body at a shower available around the pond. The soaking time should not be more than 5-10 minutes, and those with chronic illnesses like blood pressure should consult a doctor.

After soaking, shower again in freshwater. The spring opens from 5am to 8pm every day. Thai people are charged Bt20 for adults and Bt10 for children while foreigners pay Bt100.

The highlight of the 10-day event, which begins on February 14, 2020 will be a parade through the town to pay homage to King Narai the Great along with a light-and-sound presentation as well as cultural displays and traditional dances. Performances start at 3pm. The opening ceremony will be at 6.30pm at King Narai’s Palace.

A traditional market will provide a variety of traditional food and beverages, including simulated ancient Thai “bullet money”.

The event ends on February 23.

A sea of bright yellow flowers greets the visitors with the hills in the distance serving as a backdrop.

The locals had planted the sunn hemp to help improve the quality of the soil and to sell the seeds.

The hemp is entering its blooming period and will bloom again before the seeds are ripe to be collected.

The field is easy to access, encouraging hundreds of tourists every day to visit one of the most beautiful spots in Phayao until the end of the year.

Visitors can admire the sight of maple leaves changing from green to yellow, orange and red creating a landscape of contrast at Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park Office, Political and Military School – a historic location was used for training and education of the Communist Doctrines during the Cold War — at and Wat Pa Phu Hin Rong Kla temple.

Another tourist attraction is the Royal Forest Development Project at Phu Hin Rong Kla from where visitors can enjoy the sight of blooming amaranth, aster, and strawflower fields surrounded by lush green mountains or head to the nearby strawberry farm to pick and eat Pharachatan 80 strawberries – a species under the patronage of His Majesty the late King Rama IX the Great.

Two kilometres away in Ban Rong Kla village the Nang Phaya Sua Krong, aka Thai Sakura, is in full bloom and will continue to blossom until January 20.

There are around registered 170 buses and local guides offering tour services at the Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park.