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Ayutthaya after dark
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 28/11/2024
» When the sky is bathed in the glow of twilight, illumination displays will spotlight five historical sites to bring the ancient capital of Ayutthaya back to life as part of Ayutthaya Sundown 2024, which runs until Feb 16. This schedule gives visitors ample free time for weekend sightseeing excursions between 6pm and 9pm.
Celebrating Rattanakosin art
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 16/02/2023
» The Year of the Rabbit provides an occasion for the "Gilded Black Lacquer Cabinet" exhibition at the historic Thaworawatthu Building to present a new collection, the majority of which is featured in the Gold-Motif Cabinets: Series 2 (Rattanakosin Era) Book 1.
Explore the unique charms of Phetchaburi
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 09/12/2021
» As the winter breeze blew in, it was the ideal day for a young man to be ordained. A group of monks were reciting prayers and the temple grounds were busy with local pilgrims when I arrived at Wat Yai Suwannaram in the coastal town of Phetchaburi. Although the place had come back to life, the ordination ceremony was held without a colourful procession or music band, according to disease control measures.
Timeless designs
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 04/11/2021
» Standing alongside Wat Mahathat Yuwaratrangsarit and Sanam Luang, the historical Thaworawatthu Building was ordered to be built during the reign of King Rama V to serve as a supplementary edifice for HRH Prince Maha Vajirunhis' royal cremation ritual.
Celebrate the King's birthday through online art exhibition
Life, Published on 02/08/2021
» The Office of Traditional Arts at the Fine Arts Department is holding an online exhibition to mark the 69th birthday of HM King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua, via its Facebook page, until Aug 20.
Saving dying traditions
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 14/09/2020
» Khru Veera Meemuan learned how to make traditional leather puppets as a junior high school student. Back then, he was taught how to perforate leather puppets and learned how to perform khon -- the Thai traditional masked dance -- making him well equipped in performing the shadow play with melodious ancient narration.
New life for Luxury brand
Life, Prapai Kraisornkovit, Published on 27/02/2012
» Thailand's leading product design company Lamont marks the commencement of the Year of the Dragon with a big step forward with Lamont becoming "Alexander Lamont", the full name of the company's founder, in order to emphasise the role of Alexander Lamont as designer and creative director of the brand.