Encompassing the largest tract of unbroken rain forest in Southeast Asia, Cambodiaâs Cardamom Mountains have long been plagued by rampant deforestation and poaching. But a new generation of dedicated conservationists is helping to protect this vast wilderness, backed by ecotourism initiatives that are only now beginning to put down roots.
Guests of the new Cardamom Tented Camp kayaking on the Preak Tachan in Botum Sakor National Park.
For hundreds of years, the misty, mysterious jungles of Cambodia have enticed intrepid adventurers. In the 19th century, French explorer Henri Mouhot was the first European to stumble upon the overgrown ruins of ancient Angkor. The forested plateau of Phnom Kulen, once a Khmer Rouge stronghold, is now known to harbor âlostâ temple-cities too. And in the countryâs southwest, the wild Cardamom Mountains have in recent times divulged secrets of their own, including hoards of burial jars belonging to some long-forgotten tribe and a gro
Man killed while feeding an elephant
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published : 16 Apr 2021 at 09:17
3 Officials inspect the death scene in front of the Jungle House Khaoyai resort near Thanarat Road in Pak Chong district, Nakhon Ratchasima, on Thursday. (Photo: Prasit Tangprasert)
An elephant trampled a man to death on Thursday, while he was apparently trying to feed it by the side of a road in Nakhon Ratchasima.
Pol Capt Arthit Poontaisong, deputy inspector of Mu Si police, said the incident occurred at 7.50am in front of the Jungle House Khaoyai resort near Thanarat Road in Pak Chong district.
Police said the body of Rachan Theerapittayatrakul, 55, a sanitation technical officer for the Nakhon Ratchasima City Municipality, had suffered multiple fractures and was found near a female elephant known locally as Cherry.
Standard International debuts two new Peri Hotel in Thailand
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Despite the devastating impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the hospitality industry, Standard International, owner of the renowned Standard and Bunkhouse brands, has launched its new Peri Hotel brand with two new properties in Thailand.
The two Peri Hotel brand debuted two new hotels in Thailand’s top drive to destinations from Bangkok, The Peri Hotel Khao Yai and The Peri Hotel Hua Hin, in December 2020. Both hotels demonstrate the brand’s soulful and engaging approach to hospitality, with a strong commitment to the communities in which they are located.
April 07, 2021
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Put a ring on it
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In a recent appearance on television talk show The Inner Circle, local actress Joanne Peh recounted the details of her engagement to fellow actor and father of her two children, Qi Yuwu. “He flew from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur to visit me at work,” Joanne shared.
“When we were outside the hotel room, I noticed that he looked a bit nervous and was behaving differently. He was breathing very hard. “Suddenly, he took out an enormous bouquet of roses from his suitcase, and I immediately knew what was going on.
Chef Chumpol, Airbnb team up for Khao Yai Experience
published : 6 Apr 2021 at 04:00 Floating Mountain Villa in Khao Yai. AIRBNB
In celebration of Songkran, chef Chumpol Jangprai of two Michelin-starred R-Haan Thai restaurant will be hosting the unique Amazing Thailand Chef s Table in Khao Yai Experience on April 11 starting at 5.30pm. The venue is the Floating Mountain Villa, a luxurious Airbnb Superhost Stay.
A fun and delicious way to kick off the Thai New Year, this is the first in a series of Chef s Table Experiences held by the renowned ex-Iron Chef and his team in collaboration with Airbnb.
Known for using locally-sourced ingredients that combine traditional Thai flavours, textures and aromas with modern preparation methods, Iron Chef Chumpol has curated an eight-course Airbnb Experience menu that is inspired by the signature flavours and ingredients found in Khao Yai cuisine.