Since there is a long weekend during the New Year Festival, it is suitable to go travelling with your family, friends or lover. Thaiways presents to you some places you can go and a few activities you can do in that interval.

The cover picture is part of the Malai Khao Tok Festival which is a unique event of Yasothon.

Crocodiles look fierce and formidable but their lives are interesting.

H.M. King Bhumibol's Birthday (5 December) is also a National Father's Day because the King is a role model not only as a king, but also as a father. On the cover are H.M. the King and H.R.H. Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn in his early childhood. (Photo by Royal courtesy)

The royal crematorium of the late H.R.H. Princess Galyani Vadhana is scheduled to take place on 16 November 2008. In memory of Her Royal Highness, Thaiways would like to present an article about her life and royal duties here.

The picture on the cover is a scene of Abseiling Wedding. Click to read about other interesting wedding styles in Thailand. (The picture is by courtesy of TAT Central Office Region 8.)

Chaweng Beach is an attractive beach of Samui Island where holiday makers flock to spend their vacation. Click to read about other beaches of the Gulf of Thailand.