Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda Festival
Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda is a notable religious site on Inle Lake housing five small gilded Buddha images. These figures are heavily covered in gold leaf to the point that their original forms cannot even be seen but are golden orbs. The Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda Festival is centred around these Buddha figures and will be held […]
Shwedagon Pagoda gold gilding from September 2018 – March 2019
After the monsoon season of every fifth year, new gold leaf is reapplied to the main stupa at the Shwedagon Pagoda Complex. The forthcoming renovation will commence between September 2018 to March 2019, meaning the entire main stupa will be covered in bamboo scaffolding. Local volunteers help to apply the newly hammered gold leaf, climbing […]
TripAdvisor names Wat Pho #1 landmark in Thailand and #17 in the World
According to TripAdvisor, Wat Pho went from the 24th most popular tourist site in the world last year to the 17th place this year. The top attraction at Wat Pho is the Reclining Buddha, housed in its own impressive vihan. The colossal golden statue is 15 metres high and just over 43 metres long. The […]
Thailand wins ‘Destination of the Year’ at TTG Asia Travel Awards 2018
Thailand is basking in the glory of another award-filled week after winning the ‘Destination of the Year‘ award at the 29th Annual TTG Travel Awards 2018 held at Centara Grand and Bangkok Convention Centre. Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Deputy Governor for Marketing Communications Mr. Tanes Petsuwan said the TAT was delighted to again be […]
Waldorf Astoria Bangkok introduces lauded brand to Southeast Asia
Situated within the 60-storey Magnolias Ratchadamri Boulevard, Waldorf Astoria Bangkok (managed by Hilton) recently opened in the heart of the city. Waldorf Astoria Bangkok is located by the bustling Ratchaprasong intersection, within walking distance of renowned shopping precincts. Just a few minutes’ stroll to the Erawan Shrine, the luxurious Gaysorn Village mall and both lines […]
new drone regulations in Thailand
Due to this surge in popularity of using drones to capture aerial footage, many governments have had to create and update their drone usage laws. Depending on their usage, drones are potentially dangerous and hazardous to the general public and air traffic. Without sufficient control and regulation, the increase in drone usage could cause havoc […]
Closure of Block 1 | Yala National Park
The renowned Yala National Park in southeast Sri Lanka is home to one of the world’s greatest concentrations of leopards, elephants, sloth bears and other wildlife, attracting a large number of visitors all year round. As a valuable wildlife sanctuary and tourist attraction, it is important to protect this national heritage site. Therefore, Block 1 of the […]
Movenpick Resort & Spa Kuredhivaru to open this November
Opening this November on a private island in Noonu Atoll, situated in the northern part of the Maldives. Noon Atoll is one of the least developed parts of the Maldives thereby offering spectacular sceneries, untouched natural beauty and serene surroundings. The resort’s contemporary style emphasis on comfortable accommodation and a private, yet stimulating resort experience. Movenpick […]
A Scenic Encounter Beyond The City Bustle
In a poetic piece for Explore Sri Lanka, Keshini de Silva tells of a day spent travelling out from Colombo past the rice paddies and through the lush hills and plantations to discover unspoiled wilds and majestic landscapes. “A road between a verdant paddy field beckoned us, compelled to discover its secrets, we made a […]
New Le Grand Galle Kicks-Off Southern Tourism Development
Speaking at the opening of the Le Grand Galle at Kaluwella Galle, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe says the project is the first of many in a bid to expand tourism across southern Sri Lanka and position the Galle region as a pre-eminent hub of sports activities in Asia. Le Grand Galle is the sixth joint […]