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Lanna Buddhist legend merits revival
Oped, Published on 19/12/2024
» When religious pilgrims trek to sacred sites, they reaffirm not only their faith but also their own culture and communities. One example is Spain's ancient route of Santiago de Compostela, which leads to the tomb of St James the Greater, one of the apostles who spread Christianity. It was established more than a thousand years ago, yet this route attracts millions of pilgrims and tourists today. Unesco recognised it as a World Heritage Site in 1985.
Royal edition of Buddhist recitation disseminated
Published on 17/07/2024
» The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has joined with the International Tipitaka Foundation in distributing the International Tipitaka Sajjhaya Phonetic Recitation, HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej and HM Queen Sirikit 2016 Edition to many countries in celebration of HM King Vajiralongkorn's 72nd birthday on July 28.
Beyond the Buddha
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 01/05/2024
» As a traveller and photographer, Kamthorn Paowattanasuk enjoys visiting temples. While most people like to take photos at famous spots or with well-known sculptures, Kamthorn is interested in temple structures repaired using substitute materials. For example, what used to be a sermon hall made from wood was replaced with cement because wood is too expensive. In another temple, wooden handrails in an ordination hall and the temple gates were replaced with alloy.
A chance to see rare textiles
Life, Published on 08/03/2021
» A number of pha phra ves or painted Vessantara Jataka scrolls will be exhibited for one day only at Siam Society, Asok Road, on Saturday from 1.30pm to 4pm.
Jumping from his own ship
News, Published on 31/08/2019
» Paiboon Nititawan, leader of the short-lived People Reform Party (PRP), has been called quite a few names in his time but they are nowhere as scathing as what he has been called of late.
A teaching in the art of tranquillity
Life, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 16/07/2019
» Wellness is more than being in good health. It is a process of change, a state of physical, mental and emotional well-being. Aman, which translates as "tranquillity" in Sanskrit, has always been driven by the concept in all of its resorts and spas, even in its skincare line.
Thailand mourns Foxes' owner Vichai
Sports, Published on 04/11/2018
» The funeral of Leicester City owner and duty-free mogul Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha began at Bangkok’s Wat Debsirindrawas on Saturday as members of Thailand’s business, political and sports elite came in black mourning garbs to pay tribute to the billionaire.
Vichai's body arrives back on home soil
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/11/2018
» The body of King Power and Leicester City Football Club chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was brought home to Thailand yesterday for a royally sponsored funeral ceremony.
King Power and Leicester FC boss Vichai gets royal rites
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/11/2018
» His Majesty the King has provided funeral water and bestowed an octagonal funerary urn for a royally sponsored funeral rite for King Power International Group chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, who died in a helicopter crash last Saturday, according to the company.
Likay lives on
Life, John Clewley, Published on 07/08/2018
» My first experience of popular theatre in Thailand was a likay performance in the main market in Chumpon. I had not been in Thailand for long and was on my way back from a trip to Malaysia, travelling by local bus and train.