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The charm of Songkran
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 11/04/2024
» After being listed as a Unesco Intangible Cultural Heritage late last year, Songkran is gaining momentum in drawing tourists to Thailand. In an attempt to boost tourism, Thai New Year celebrations get under way today and will last until April 17 in various places.
Harnessing heritage
Life, Published on 09/10/2023
» Consecrated by rich history and exalted by the faith of its local community, Wat Prayurawongsawas (known colloquially as Wat Prayoon) inspires awe with the grandeur of its towering Phra Borommathat Maha Chedi (principal stupa), whose pleasing bell-shaped proportions find glorifying aesthetic resonance in the 18 subsidiary stupas that punctuate the encircling gallery.
Songkran hot spots throughout Bangkok
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 13/04/2018
» If last year's Songkran was a blast, just imagine what it will be like this year when the fun-filled festival kicks off today.
From local heritage to world legacy
News, Patipat Janthong, Published on 25/06/2017
» Sitting in front of a computer for a long period of time, the body can easily get tired and sore. Indulging yourself with a one or two-hour massage seems to be the easiest way to remedy this.
Relocation plans opposed
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 12/01/2011
» The Rattanakosin Island landscape improvement committee and the local residents and worshippers have very different ideas on the beauty of a popular shrine.