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A caravan of friendship
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 09/08/2018
» Travelling in a four-wheel-drive on a 2,700km route from Myanmar's old capital of Yangon through Thailand via the Dawei-Kanchanaburi border sounds tough for many. Yet, it was considered a small adventure for some 80 Myanmar and Thai people who recently took part in the "Myanmar Tourism Marketing-Tourism Authority of Thailand Heritage Trail Tourism Cross-Border Rally" because most of them love challenges.
Floral merit-making
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 06/07/2017
» To mark Asarnha Bucha and Khao Phansa days, special activities will be held at a number of Buddhist temples in Bangkok from Saturday to Monday.
Tribute to the King
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 17/11/2016
» On Saturday, Pattaya will host the "76 Million People's Hearts In Mourning For The Father Of Thailand" event on Beach Road from 3-7.20pm.
A floral route in Nakhon Pathom
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 03/03/2016
» Until Sunday, visitors will be able to enjoy the beauty of over 20 blossoming pink trumpet trees (chompoo phantip in Thai) in the Kamphaeng Saen campus of Kasetsart University in Nakhon Pathom.
The second Vegetarian Festival nationwide
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 09/10/2014
» According to Taoist tradition, the Vegetarian Festival started in China, but has since become a tradition in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand. It lasts for nine days and nine nights in the ninth lunar month.
Floral festival in Mae Hong Son
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 18/09/2014
» From Nov 1-Dec 13, the "2014 Blossoming Bua Tong Flowers on Doi Mae U- Khor" festival will take place in and around fields of dok bua tong, or marigold flowers, on Doi Mae U-Khor in Khun Yuam district, Mae Hong Son province.
Boat floating in Kanchanaburi
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 28/08/2014
» From Sept 7-9, the "Floating Boats To Drive Away Bad Luck" tradition of the Thai-Mon people will be held in front of the model of Bodh Gaya, one of four of the world's most important and scared Buddhist sites, in Sangkhla Buri district, Kanchanaburi.
Buddhist Lent celebrations nationwide
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 10/07/2014
» To mark the start of Buddhist Lent on Saturday, Buddhists nationwide have organised special celebrations that also reflect local traditions and beliefs. Here are jus some of the celebrations this year:
Cooling down up North
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 03/01/2013
» Tourists heading to the North this season are welcome to enjoy cool breezes, a sea of mist and beautiful blossoms in the northern provinces of Phrae, Nan and Uttaradit.
Europe's highest-altitude railway station celebrates a century
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 10/08/2012
» On Aug 1, the Jungfrau Railway in Switzerland and its station _ Europe's highest railway station _ turned 100 years old.