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Art World: Thai woman wins prestigious art prize
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/01/2017
» Artist Pannaphan Yodmanee becomes second Thai to win prestigious Benesse Art Prize with her installation Aftermath.
Rise of street art in Bangkok
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/06/2014
» Bangkok street artists, once rejected, now show their work in art shows, get commissions to paint hotel interiors & do brand name product designs.
Lord Buddha's life: Suphanburi temple paintings
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/07/2013
» Lord Buddha's life painted by Lao artist who fled to Thailand in 1826 & painted temple of Emerald Buddha murals also.
Ancient Thai History: Sacred sema stones in Isan
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/04/2013
» Ancient Dvaravati city in Kalasin known for "sema stones" that mark boundary of Phra Ubosot (ordination halls for Buddhist monks).
Bye Bye Bangkok Stonehenge
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/02/2013
» Failed solution to Bangkok traffic problem, eyesore reminder of wasted money & corrupt politicians, finally immortalized as street art.
Fun airports around the world
Jon Fernquest, Published on 16/11/2012
» Instead of sitting for hours waiting for your flight, fun things to do from 4D movies or dollmaking to ice skating to wine & music or viewing paintings...
Buddhism for children
Jon Fernquest, Published on 04/09/2012
» Cartoon character amulets & wall paintings, part of one temple's approach to get children interested in Buddhism & its teachings.
Lurking danger of flood-damaged buildings
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/12/2011
» Have the pillars and beams of the buildings you work or live in been weakened to the point of collapse by floodwaters?
Thai traditional massage
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/02/2011
» A formal "court massage" or Nuad rachasamnak is now available in addition to the more common nuad chaleisak or folk massage.