Does the expat life increase creativity?
One of the most common ways to cure a creative block among artists is to pack up their bags and head to a new country. This is usually a temporary effort to get those creative juices flowing again, but what about long-term or permanent stays? According to a recent study from Columbia Business School, living […]
Congratulations to NIST International School’s Class of 2016!
By NIST International School – May 30, 2016 Saturday, the 21st of May, marked the last official day that the 111 members of NIST International School’s Class of 2016 were students at the school. With their IB exams complete and diplomas in hand, they were ready to take the first step in a new and exciting […]
Thrilling matches at the Fitz Club 7th Tennis Tournament
Pattaya, Thailand – FITZ Club –Racquets, Health & Fitness, the best luxury sports centre in the Eastern Seaboard ran by the Royal Cliff Hotels Group, once again held an exciting tennis tournament for the 7th year in a row, gathering over 30 players on 6th – 8th May 2016. Supported by Tohkaiya Company Limited, Kingfisher408 […]
Royal Cliff hosts sensational night of opera and musical favourites
Pattaya, Thailand – On the auspicious occasion of the 70th anniversary of His Majesty the King’s Accession to the Throne, Royal Cliff Hotels Group together with the Grand Opera (Thailand) once again organized the “Music of Love and Devotion: An Evening of Opera and Musical Favorites” which was held on 2 May 2016 at the […]
Hong Kong honours Tin Hua with celebrations starting from April 29
Tin Hua, the city’s most popular deity with over 70 temples dedicated to her, is honoured every year on her birthday on April 29. Fishermen and boat people believed that she possessed the power to forecast the weather and save people from shipwrecks. Today, to celebrate her special day, fishermen adorn their boats with colourful […]
Something hot – cape gooseberry chilli paste recipe
By Apinun Sawetwannakun If we were to talk about something hot in Thailand, I have no doubt that everyone who has visited the ‘Land of Smiles’ would think about the tropical weather, the burning sun, and warm breezes that occasionally sweep across us. All of these are the signs of summer. At the end of March […]
Thailand to boost local and international female tourism
Bangkok, 28 April, 2016 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is launching a special campaign to attract local and international female travellers to enjoy some of the kingdom’s many attractions with a wide range of activities, special offers, discounts and privileges from the variety of products and services and events aimed at women, whether […]
Experience the sublime temples of Chiang Mai
By Jennifer Legate The beauty of Chiang Mai, aside from the old city walls and the charm of its moat and river, lies in its temples. There are over 30 temples within the city walls, and far more in the outlying areas of Chiang Mai. Join me on a mini tour of some of the […]