Tag Archives: Thailand

Thailand Tour: Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

Wind Walk Travel Videos (November 22, 2023) – A boat tour of the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, the largest and most popular floating market in Thailand. It is located in Ratchaburi province, about 100 kilometers southwest of Bangkok.

The market was established in the late 19th century by King Rama IV, who ordered the construction of a canal to connect two rivers. It consists of a network of canals where vendors sell various goods from their boats, such as fruits, vegetables, souvenirs, and street food.

Visitors can experience the colorful and lively atmosphere of the market by taking a boat ride along the canals or walking along the banks. Damnoen Saduak Floating Market is a unique and memorable way to experience the traditional Thai culture and lifestyle.

Architecture/Design: Mys Khao Yai Hotel, Thailand

The Hotel Mys Khao Yai is located near the forest of Khao Yai National Park in Khaoyai, Thailand, designed on the concept of the ‘Elevated Ground Floor’. Hotel guests leisure through the rush landscape to reach their room. Every guest room is like a small forest cabin in itself. Therefore all rooms are suite rooms equipped with living area, bathroom ensuite, balcony and trees.

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The design urges all guests to be exposed to nature to the fullest with a high standard of luxury living. The sky acrylic pool with a clear view of the mountain offers the glimpse of being part of nature. As a twist of an excitement, guests are swimming in the cantilevered pool structure as if they are swimming into the sky.

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With only 24 keys, the hotel Mys is exclusively designed for private events with a central plaza that leads to the pool terrace as an altar. Suitable for a cozy party of family and friends or special event.

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News: EU Leaders Meet In Kyiv, Ukraine Aid Talks, House Speaker Candidates

The Globalist Podcast (October 5, 2023) – What’s on the agenda for Ukraine as leaders from the European Political Community meet.

Also in the program: following Kevin McCarthy’s ejection as House Speaker, Jim Jordan throws his name in the hat. Plus: the latest with papers and why French workers are leading the way when it comes to returning to the office.

News: U.S. House Speaker Ousted, Thailand Foreign Policy, Rising Crisis In Mali

The Globalist Podcast (October 4, 2023) – Kevin McCarthy is ousted as speaker of the US House of Representatives: Now what?

Plus: Thailand’s prime minister maps out his foreign policy ambitions, the latest business news, Mali’s escalating crisis and a special interview with the British Film Institute’s new festivals director.

National Geographic Traveller – October 2023

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National Geographic Traveller Magazine (October 2023): This issue features Thailand – Idyllic Tropical Islands, a Bangkok Food Tour, and a visit with Northern Hill Tribes; A road trip along the Dalmatian Coast; Morocco – Hiking in the High Atlas Mountains and more…

News: Thailand’s Leader Affirmed, Dutch Politics, India Moon Landing Nears

The Globalist Podcast, Wednesday, August 23: Monocle’s Asia editor brings us the latest on Thailand’s new prime minister. Plus, we hear about the new party set to shake up Dutch politics, India’s imminent moon landing and a roundup of business news.

News: China Minister Visits Russia, Thailand Political Gridlock, Swiss Cantons

The Globalist Podcast, Wednesday, August 16: China’s foreign minister visits Russia and Belarus: we discuss what’s on the agenda.

Also, political gridlock in Thailand, the latest aviation news, a flick through the day’s papers and might Switzerland soon have a 27th canton?

News: Niger Junta Refuses Mediation Push, Thailand In Political Deadlock

The Globalist Podcast, Thursday, August 10: West African leaders meet in Abuja after the military junta in Niger refuses to reinstate the country’s president, Mohamed Bazoum.

Plus: political uncertainty in Thailand shakes investor confidence, culture news and a Canadian breed of cow that could help cut greenhouse-gas emissions.

News: Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant Outages, Thailand Constitution

Tuesday, May 23, 2023: Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant loses its external supply for the seventh time since Russia’s invasion. Plus: Thailand’s new government pledges to rewrite the constitution, a round-up of today’s papers and the latest fashion and retail news. 

News: Canada’s Trudeau In South Korea, Thailand’s ‘Move Forward’ Party Win

The Globalist, May 17, 2023: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has arrived in South Korea for a meeting with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Thailand progressive Move Forward party won more votes than any other but faces an uphill struggle to form government.