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Floral Tribute to King Bhumibol
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 19/10/2017
» From Oct 21-28, the Miracle of Life Foundation, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and residents of Pak Klong Talat Community will host the "Flowers For Father" floral display along Chak Phet Road in Phra Nakhon district, Bangkok. The event is aimed at expressing their gratitude towards King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
A tale of two canals
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 07/09/2017
» Though the old way of life and nature in the heart of Bangkok is a rare sight, not far from BTS Phra Khanong is a small pier where one can board passenger boats or hire long-tailed boats to travel to several religious and cultural attractions along two canals -- Klong Phra Khanong and Klong Prawet Burirom.
A hidden gem
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 25/08/2016
» Along a stretch from Lan Luang Road to Nakhon Sawan Road, less than 500m from Phan Fa Bridge, is the Nang Loeng Community. Its former name is E-Loeng, named after the oversized Mon-style jars.
A place to treasure
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 04/08/2016
» Nestled behind trees on a 1,700m² plot of land near the congested Charoen Krung Road is the Bangkok Folk's Museum. Donated by biologist Assoc Prof Waraporn Suravadi to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) in 2003, this museum features three houses in a lush tropical garden with a pond.
Cycling in Hua Hin
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 09/07/2015
» On July 12, the "Cycling for Sustainable Tourism" trip will take place on the 70km Hua Hin-Pa La-u route in Hua Hin district, Prachuap Khiri Khan.
Streaming with history
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 23/04/2015
» Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem is likely to become one of Bangkok's major transportation routes once again due to government support, and this may also benefit tourism. Building of the canal was commissioned by King Rama IV in 1851 to serve as the outer city moat. It runs in parallel with the first and second tiers of the city moat — Khlong Khumuang Doem and Khlong Rob Krung.
Preserving waterside traditions
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 27/06/2013
» Sprays of water touched our skin as our chartered long-tailed boat whisked us down Khlong Bang Luang. One cloudy day, we travelled along the Chao Phraya to Khlong Bang Luang, Khlong Bang Ramat and Khlong Lat Mayom to visit several cultural attractions on the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's boat excursions along these canals in Thon Buri.
Where past and present co-exist
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 09/05/2013
» It is one of the capital's oldest districts, but mention its name to a foreign visitor and the first association will likely be with the bustling backpacker belt centred on Khao San Road. But to native Bangkokians and long-time residents, a reference to Bang Lamphu may summon up the gleaming-white image of Phra Sumen Fort, its crenellated ramparts dominating the Chao Phraya River and the approaches to Thon Buri, or make them long for Phra Arthit Road and its artsy little cafes or nostalgic for the time they first explored these winding streets and alleyways back when they were students at nearby Thammasat and Silpakorn universities.
Volunteers with a cause
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 21/02/2013
» One afternoon, about a dozen young members of Kesorn Lamphu Club were enthusiastically preparing a booth for people to watch their exhibition and pop-up art featuring the Bang Lamphu community and play educational games during the recent Charm of Bang Lamphu Fair.