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Per Sundberg –  “Don’t think that it’s hot and you only need shorts and sandals. In Thailand clothes matter.”

Per Sundberg Nationality: Swedish Occupation: Travel consultant In the mid-1990s, a former Swedish school teacher began his journey to work as a volunteer teacher in Taiwan and took a detour to backpack around Thailand for a few weeks to fulfill his childhood dream of traveling the globe like Marco Polo. Per Sundberg has returned to […]

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September 25, 2023
Beaches & Islands

Mika Itavaara – “Come with an open mind. Embrace the country for what it is.”

Mika Itavaara Nationality: Finnish  Occupation: Asia Specialist The first time Mika Itavaara visited Thailand was 26 years ago when he was a tourist management student and decided to come to Thailand to complete his internships at three different resorts. Since that time, Mika has developed a deep affection for Thailand and the rest of Asia, […]

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September 25, 2023
Beaches & Islands

Kristian Levinsen – “I love Khao Soi. I even made it into a chocolate bar.”

Kristian Levinsen  Nationality: Danish Occupation: Business owner/chocolatier Kristian Levinsen moved to Thailand eight years ago after being recruited by a Danish firm to work on a web development project in the firm’s Chiang Mai office. After a couple of years, he became tired of his job in the tech industry and discovered that he enjoyed […]

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September 25, 2023
Food & Drink

Miabell Mallikka Smedegaard – “There’s just a good vibe everywhere.”

Miabell Mallikka Smedegaard Nationality: Danish Occupation: Journalist When Miabell first applied for an internship at “ScanAsia.com,” an online media outlet covering Asian news for Nordic people whose head office is located in Bangkok, she planned to spend her time here only for six months. Though this is her first time visiting Thailand, she has fallen […]

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September 24, 2023
Nature & Outdoor

The Ancient Town of Si Thep inscribed UNESCO World Heritage Site

Bringing the number of World Heritage Sites in Thailand to seven, including four cultural heritage sites and three natural heritage sites. The UNESCO World Heritage Committee has listed “The Ancient Town of Si Thep and its Associated Dvaravati Monuments” in Phetchabun province as a cultural world heritage site, bringing the number of World Heritage Sites […]

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September 21, 2023
Nature & Outdoor

A Modern Perspective on Cultural Tourism in Thailand

What thoughts spring to mind when you think of Thailand?  Is it a picture of lovely nature? Ancient architecture?  Mouth-watering Food? Unique culture? All of these characteristics may be the reasons why tourists hope to visit Thailand at least once in their lifetime.  Essentially, any nation that has preserved its culture, traditions, and way of […]

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September 14, 2023
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