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Master of puppets
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 16/08/2019
» His heart and mind remain true to aesthetics. His eagle eyes are still sharp, focusing on every detail. National Artist Chakrabhand Posayakrit is 76 years old today. To celebrate, a new exhibition is showcasing the hun krabok (traditional Thai rod puppets), paintings and drawings from his 1989 production of Sam Kok (Romance Of The Three Kingdoms).
The fruit of relentless effort
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 28/01/2019
» After three decades of preparation and rehearsal, it is finally a dream come true for National Artist Chakrabhand Posayakrit and his students to bring hun krabok, or Thai rod puppets, to life in the Taleng Phai performance in their own theatre at the almost-completed Chakrabhand Posayakrit Museum in Bangkok's Sai Mai district.
Ethnic hideaway
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 11/05/2017
» Sometimes, precious things are just under our noses. So it is with Ban Phai Hu Chang, an ethnic village in the Bang Len district, Nakhon Pathom, only about 80km from Bangkok. Visitors will be able to see the local way of life and culture of the ethnic Tai Dam or Lao Song, whose ancestors migrated from Vietnam more than two centuries ago.
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.
Food and music fest in Makkasan
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 28/07/2016
» On Aug 6, the It's Me Cat Foodival, a new-style festival, will take place from 11am to 11pm at the Airport Rail Link Makkasan Station with concerts and food by various singers and bands for visitors to enjoy. Visitors will be able to taste and buy delicacies at over 60 food stalls, including those designed and cooked by famed singers and musicians according to the names of their songs. To name a few, Scrape (crêpes) by Scrubb Band, Rotrai Saimee (rotee saimai) by singer Boytrai Phummirat, fortune cookies by DJs Gypso and Song Paradox, Moving and Custard (custard) by Moving and Cut Band and Organic Supply by Greasy Cafe Band.
An artist princess
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 03/02/2016
» The country's most comprehensive website to celebrate Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn's life and work has made its debut at www.wisithsilapin.org. The project is run by the Rama IX Art Museum Foundation, and supported by 60 public and private enterprises.
Merit-making in Suphan Buri
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 13/08/2015
» From Aug 31-Sept 4, the "Thing Krajad Suphan Buri 2015" tradition will be held at the City Pillar Shrine in Muang district, Suphan Buri province.
Bang Saphan, the Golden Land
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 30/07/2015
» The "Travel In Bang Saphan: The Legend Of Golden Land 2015" fair is being held in front of Bang Saphan district office, Prachuap Khiri Khan until Aug 2.
The feminine divine
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 27/05/2015
» To celebrate the 60th birthday of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, the Fine Arts Department is hosting a special exhibition, "Feminine Deities: Buddhism, Hinduism And Indigenous Cults In Thailand", at the National Museum Bangkok. The objective is to disseminate knowledge about faith and beliefs relating to women in Thailand through the ages via religious sculptures.
The return of Cixi
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 30/04/2015
» Cixi Taihou The Musical, a stage adaptation of the historical novel penned by MR Kukrit Pramoj, is back to entertain audiences next month with a change of cast.