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Merit-making in the South
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 07/09/2017
» From Sept 14-23, the "Bun Sat Duan Sib And Red Cross" fair will be held at the Princess Mother Memorial Park (Thung Thalat) and in front of the provincial hall and Muang Nakhon Si Thammarat Municipal Office in Muang district, Nakhon Si Thammarat province. The fair has become an annual event since 1923.
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Buddhist fair in the South
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 09/02/2017
» To commemorate Makha Bucha Day on Saturday, the annual "Robe Presentation To Phra That Muang Nakhon" fair will be held at Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan in Muang district, Nakhon Si Thammarat province, until Saturday.
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Lantern Fest in Hat Yai
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 30/04/2015
» Until the end of September, the Colours of the South International Lantern Festival is taking place at the Nakhon Hat Yai Municipal Park, Hat Yai district, Songkhla province.
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A mountain palace
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 18/12/2014
» Anyone travelling to the south of Thailand by car or bus must have noticed a palace atop a mountain at the entrance of Phetchaburi town along Phetkasem Road. Many Thais know this place as Khao Wang, but not all of them have visited the summer palace of King Rama IV, or King Mongkut, and even known its full name, Phra Nakhon Khiri.
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Preserving the ancient arts
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 22/10/2018
» One night in Khanom district of Nakhon Si Thammarat province, 15-year-old Thanawit Kerddam brought out his best in performing a southern folk tale before numerous viewers. He provided the voices to more than 10 nang talung shadow puppets, sang along with fast-paced southern music, and occasionally slipped in jokes and current events. Although the audience from Bangkok did not understand the southern dialect, they felt the characters' emotions as the shadow puppets danced behind the white-cloth screen.
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Pieces of silver
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 11/12/2018
» One of Bangkok's grandest villas, once the private residence of princes, will be open to the public on Dec 15 and 16 for the "Unique Silver And Nielloware Exhibition At Chakrabongse House". As the name suggests, the exhibition features a stunning collection of silver and nielloware, as part of the release of a new book celebrating Thailand's rich heritage in these crafts. This is also a rare opportunity to visit the magnificent riverside villa of Chakrabongse House, opposite Wat Pho.
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Forever grateful
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 15/02/2017
» 'My Dearest Khun Prisna, I am now in one of the most beautiful places. Our hotel's name is 'Castello del Sole' (Castle of the Sun). Isn't it chic? The name is like one in a fairy tale. This town is so cute. It has a bright-coloured lake and nice houses on slopes. Routes and paths criss-cross the hills. Colourful flowers blossom everywhere ..."
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Light and Sound in Korat
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 06/09/2018
» On Sept 15 and Oct 6, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)'s Nakhon Ratchasima Office in collaboration with the public sector presents a light and sound show entitled Wimaya Nattakan (Heavenly Dances) from 5-8pm at Phimai Historical Park, Nakhon Ratchasima.
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Where royal souls reside
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 21/12/2017
» Apart from Wat Bowon Niwet, which is King Bhumibol Adulyadej's symbolic temple, Wat Ratchabophit on Ratchabophit Road is one of only two temples that enshrine his ashes. Since Nov 7, when the temple started permitting the general public to pay respects to the royal remains, many have flocked there for this purpose.
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A land steeped in history
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 24/05/2018
» Ketsurang, an archaeologist, miraculously travels back in time from the present day to the reign of the Ayutthaya Kingdom's King Narai the Great (1656-1688). She enjoys the traditional way of life and the beauty of many places in Ayutthaya and Lop Buri.
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