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Diggin' Phitsanulok's prestigious past
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 29/10/2015
» On the western bank of the Nan River in Phitsanulok, the foundations of an old royal palace have become a new spiritual centre for the locals.
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An antidote to modernity
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 23/07/2015
» While Chiang Mai is moving towards modernisation, compact Lanna Folklife Museum in the heart of the city keeps the true spirit of Lanna alive.
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Asean Cultural Centre
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 06/08/2015
» The Ministry of Culture will officially open the Asean Cultural Centre tomorrow to promote Thailand as a cultural exchange hub for people in the 10-member bloc.
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Start of Lent in the Northeast
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 02/07/2015
» From July 30 to July 31, the Candle Light Procession Ceremony will take place around Phra That Phanom, a major stupa, at Wat Phra That Phanom in That Phanom district, Nakhon Phanom province, to commemorate two important Buddhist days — Asarnha Bucha Day and Buddhist Lent Day. There will be a candle light procession to pay homage to Phra That Phanom as well as an alms offering ceremony. Enshrined within Phra That Phanom are eight fragments of the Lord Buddha's chest bone. According to legend, the Lord Buddha spent a night where Wat Phra That Phanom is located. This stupa is considered a sacred site for those born in the Year of Monkey and also those born on a Sunday.
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Off the road, and off the bike
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 02/07/2015
» The beach resort of Hua Hin is one of my favourite destinations for mountain biking. And that's for two good reasons. One, Khao Hin Lek Fai, the hill that stands to the west of the downtown area, is home to several awesome downhill tracks; and two, the local bikers are very friendly and always happy to guide visiting riders around the trails they've built.
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Splash-tastic!
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 09/04/2015
» After lunch, I parked my car at Vana Nava Hua Hin water park, a new attraction in the beachside city. Glad to see the parking lot was only half full, I hoped to roam around easily and enjoy the exciting water slides.
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Lantern Fest in Samut Prakan
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 26/02/2015
» Until March 15, the “Lantern Festival 2015” will take place every night at Thamma Katanyu Foundation in Muang district, Samut Prakan province, with the aim to carry on a centuries-old Chinese tradition among Thais of Chinese descent, foster Thai-Taiwanese ties and promote local tourism and the economy.
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Permanent exhibit in Japanese village
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 19/02/2015
» The Japanese village in Ayutthaya has opened its new multimedia facility to display a permanent exhibition on two Japanese noble people, Yamada Nagamasa and Marie Guyomar de Pinha (of Japanese, Portuguese and Bengali descent), who played important roles in the royal court during the Ayutthaya period.
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Sports HQ in Switzerland
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 25/12/2014
» What would your itinerary be if you were to visit the French-speaking city of Lausanne in Switzerland? Shopping, sightseeing and eating chocolate?
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Remembering the importance of community
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 06/11/2014
» Situated in the two old buildings of Thailand's first school for printing press operators near Phra Sumen Fort in Bangkok, is the Pipit Bang Lamphu Museum.
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