Located in the former palace of the vice king, which is on the opposite side of Sanam Luang to The Grand Palace, Bangkok National Museum displays an extensive collection of Thai artifacts, regional Asian Buddhist arts and much more. Those in search of such a luxury hotel in Bangkok near the museum can stay at Metropolitan by COMO, Bangkok This Bangkok luxury hotel is ideal for traveling around the city and for visiting the popular attractions that are located in close proximity. Established in 1874 by King Rama V, The Bangkok National Museum was initially opened to exhibit relics from the rule of King Rama IV. Today it features exhibits of Thai art and history dating back to Neolithic times found throughout the country that …

The Oman Office Show is an international event that takes place to showcase high-end products, technology and services that are required to create an excellent working environment. This remarkable show features the latest products, cutting edge trends and concepts in office designing by professionals of the industry. The Oman Office Show 2013, organised by the “Global Exhibitions and Conferences” will be held at the Oman International Exhibition Centre Muscat from the 16th to 18th of September. Located in the vicinity of the Muscat International Airport, the Oman International Centre is quiet easy to find. This amazing exhibition is a perfect platform to meet local and international designers, to check out new arrivals in products and of course to purchase deals to export or import. This …

With its picturesque beaches, thriving financial hub and well developed infrastructure, Colombo, the commercial capital of Sri Lanka, is one of the best spots on the island to host corporate events. Those in search of experienced event planners in Sri Lanka can enlist the services of Nkar MICE. It offers a diverse array of services from finding venues to organising transport and handling event management Sri Lanka. When it comes to hosting corporate events in Colombo, there are many venues one can choose from. The Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall or BMICH is one of the premier event venues and is home to a 2,000 person main hall along with small meeting rooms, break-up rooms and various other smaller venues within the property. It also has plenty of outdoor …

The annual Miss World Pageant takes centre stage this September with pomp and splendour as contestants from eighty one nations are expected to flock to Indonesia where one of them will be crowned “Miss World 2013”. While the history of the competition can be traced back to 1951 where the first pageant was conducted as part of the Festival of Berlin, now, over half a century later, the pageant still continues to attract contestants from all parts of the world. As a result, the 2013 edition will witness delegates from states such as Brunei, Guinea, Uzbekistan and even Kosovo. It is also the first time Indonesia will host the pageant and it is also the first time a Southeast Asian nation has been selected to …

The Manchester Pride is an annual festival that celebrates gay, lesbian, transgender and bisexual life. The festival has been held for many years, although it only started to gather steam in 2003. Since then, the event has raised over one million pounds for a variety of charitable causes. It is a fun, energetic event and all those who happen to be in the region should try to attend it. In 2013, the festival will last eight days. As usual, the annual event will feature the Big Weekend and a colourful parade (on the twenty fourth of August). One need not purchase tickets to watch the parade as it is open to everyone. This year’s parade theme is ‘Acceptable in the 80s?’, and will focus on …

Suzhou, the city famed as the “silk capital” attracts thousands of people in September for an astonishing festival. That is none other than the vibrant Suzhou International Silk Festival. It is an annual fest celebrated from the 25th of September to 20th of October. During this time period Suzhou celebrates hosting temple fairs, cultural and art festivals, silk garment exhibitions, fashion performances accompanied by a distinguished symphony orchestra and many more lively activities that are linked with the art of silk. For centuries the area has been appreciated for its high quality silk, so no visit to the town is complete without stopping at a silk shop. It still remains as the hub of the national silk industry. This extravagant festival would definitely give you …