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Cultural fest in Nan
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 22/06/2017
» On July 1, the International Folk Culture Festival will take place at Wat Phumin in Nan province, chosen because it is culturally rich in Lanna heritage and home to numerous tribes.
Potty about pottery
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 17/11/2016
» Sometimes, precious things are just under our nose. So is Sam Khok district of Pathum Thani province. Situated about 50km from the heart of Bangkok, Sam Khok is a centuries-old community dating to the early Ayutthaya Period about 600 years ago. Much of local history and art can be learned through temple visits in this area. One-day trips are good choices because of Sam Khok's close proximity to the capital and convenient routes.
Siam tulips in Suphan Buri
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 21/07/2016
» Throughout next month, the Agricultural Occupation Promotion and Development Centre in U Thong, Suphan Buri province, will celebrate National Mother's Day, Aug 12, at its Siam tulip plantation.
History of Asian ceramics
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 16/07/2015
» Our van entered the Rangsit campus of Bangkok University and stopped in front of a sign for the Southeast Asian Ceramics Museum. After walking down a slight slope, the museum is revealed to resemble a partially underground kiln. Founded in 2000 and opened to the public in 2005, the museum is home to over 16,000 ancient ceramics donated by university founder Surat Osathanugrah. About 2,000 of these items are on view at the current exhibition.
Silk festival in Khon Kaen
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 07/11/2013
» The International Silk Festival and phook sieo ceremony will be held from Nov 29 to Dec 10 in front of the provincial hall of Khon Kaen in Muang district. Organised annually, the event aims at promoting the weaving of silk fabrics, especially mudmee silk, and reviving the phook sieo (officially declaring friendship between two people) ceremony.
Woven art for life
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 09/08/2013
» Colourful like flowers, exquisite like art pieces and glittering like stars _ these are more than 150 antique textiles from palaces, local and ethnic communities in Thailand and other Asian countries. The Centuries-Old Tai Textiles Exhibition in Ayutthaya is the fruit of Asian textiles and culture expert Paothong Thongchua's passion for antique fabrics.
Phu Rua Winter Fest
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 06/12/2012
» The 1st Phu Rua Poinsettia Festival is being held until the end of January at the entrance of Phu Rua National Park in Loei province.
Coming back to life
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 22/11/2012
» About 20km from Muang Prachin Buri is Si Mahosot Ancient City. It boasts Thailand's oldest replica of the Lord Buddha's footprints and also the country's oldest offshoot of Phra Sri Maha Bodhi Tree in India under which the Lord Buddha meditated and attained enlightenment 2,600 years ago.