Rama IX Park will be turned into a colourful sea of flowers as the Enchanting Flora Festival returns from Dec 1-10 to celebrate winter.
Both the public and private sectors will demonstrate their expertise in garden design with a variety of blooms to lift Bangkok's spirits. Among the fascinating exhibits that will be on display are "72nd Birthday Anniversary Of King Rama X: Continuing Development For The People", "Carnivorous Plants", "Cold Climate Trees From Overseas," and "Bamboos".
Throughout the day, visitors can enjoy a variety of events including a four-region floating market, a plant and gardening equipment market, flowers, ornamental plants, rare plant contests, a wishing-tree lucky draw, fortune telling, cultural performances, music in the garden and a food fair. Fireworks will light up Bangkok's sky on Dec 1 and Dec 10.
Tickets are 20 baht for both Thais and foreigners while parking costs 50 baht. There is a free BMA electric minibus shuttle service from the Suan Luang Rama IX MRT station.
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Krungsri Auto launches travel planning feature
To boost domestic tourism during the holiday season, Krungsri Auto recently launched the GO Travel: Trips Around Thailand feature within the Go by Krungsri Auto app to serve as a travel planning guide to fulfil all lifestyles.
The app provides guidance on tourist sites, trip planning and hotel reservations in addition to other benefits like food, drink and transportation. Users can explore 10 recommended holidays in scenic cities, complete with ready-made travel plans that include itineraries and stops. For example, One-Day Trip To Kanchanaburi provides details on how to thoroughly enjoy the local way of life and surroundings, along with suggestions for cafés, photo opportunities and other must-see viewpoints along the River Kwai.
Additionally, the app enables users to book their preferred hotel or ideal lodging through Trip.com and connect their journey via Google Maps and Apple CarPlay and Google CarPlay to further enhance convenience. Users from more than 100 top dining, drinking and travel partners can also take advantage of exclusive deals at a number of participating locations.
The app also offers a wide range of car-related services, such as EV charging station locations, fuel price checks and vehicle maintenance.
Emirates ranks as world's best airline
According to a recent study by The Telegraph, Emirates is ranked as the World's Best Airline out of 90 global carriers. The detailed ranking and ratings were derived from more than 30 criteria including punctuality, baggage allowance, route network, quality of home airport, age of fleet, value of rewards programme and quality of in-flight meals. The results were calculated using referencing data from more than 18 independent and international awards, readers polls, ratings websites and expert reviews.
Based on the survey, Emirates meets almost all requirements from baggage allowance to punctuality. The airline operates the largest number of double-decker Airbus A380 with roomy cabins and the most legroom. While its Premium Economy is the best in the sky, Business Class includes a driver to take passengers to and from the airport, and First Class offers showers and the best wine list.
With 140 locations spread across 77 nations, its route network is also among the largest. Over 30,000 readers of The Telegraph also chose it as the world's best long-haul carrier.
