Tatyana Maksimova, a 23-year-old Russian, is crowned Miss Tourism World 2012 at the Miss Tourism 2012 Grand Final at Siam Niramit theatre in Bangkok. Photo by Pattanapong Hirunard.
A diver in Santa Claus costume welcomes the festive season at Siam Ocean World. Photo by Pattarapong Chatpattarasill.
A light and sound show is held at Museum Siam under the theme "Stone, Metal, Fire", documenting the lives of prehistoric people. The exhibition runs through Jan 30. Photo by Pattarapong Chatpattarasill.
The Institute of Pathology Foundation holds a funeral ceremony at Apaitayaram Temple for 83 corpses with no living relatives. Photo by Pattarapong Chatpattarasill.
A mother helps her son to cross over power lines after 13 power poles on Bangkok's Rama III Road were toppled by an out of control crane. Photo by Patipat Janthong.
Tourists flock to Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok as Conde Nast Traveller, a US-based travel magazine, recently announced Thailand's capital as the best city in Asia based on its 2012 readers' survey. The vote takes into account cuisine, cultural spots, accommodation and shopping options. Photo by Pattarapong Chatpattarasill.
Teens inspect a tree in Lumpini Park as a part of an environmental protection activity. The Bangkok Wild Watch @ Lumpini 2012 event was hosted by the Green World Foundation to invite people to explore ecology in the park. Photo by Pattarachai Preechapanich.
