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Japanese art in the city
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 17/01/2018
» An extraordinary display of ancient artefacts from Japan, including many items deemed national cultural heritage, is taking place at the National Museum Bangkok. From pre-Christ earthenware to classical fabric, from Buddhism to samurai, "The History Of Japanese Art: Life And Faith" manifests the grandeur and depth of history, and welcomes visitors until Feb 18.
Full Moon Festival
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 02/11/2017
» One of Thailand's most popular festivals, Loy Krathong, will be celebrated from tomorrow. This year, the Full Moon of the 12th lunar month falls on Nov 3.
Under the red roof
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 06/03/2017
» For over a century, Thais have been familiar with the slang term "langkha daeng", meaning "red roof". If someone says, "go to langkha daeng", it mockingly or cruelly means, "you're crazy, just go to an insane asylum", because Thailand's first psychiatric hospital had its roof painted red. This colloquial phrase is used so widely that a Thai movie about the lives of the mentally disturbed was named Langkha Daeng and became a big hit in 1987.
Chinese New Year around Thailand
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 26/01/2017
» From Jan 28 to Feb 4, colourful Chinese New Year festivities will take place at different venues in Bangkok and several other cities.
Celebrating the old capital
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 04/01/2017
» Thon Buri turns 250 this year. For the occasion, authorities have planned a series of year-long celebrations to remember the past -- and present -- glory of the former capital of the Kingdom, whose significance to the history of Siam was momentous. Today Thon Buri is sometimes perceived as "the other side" of Bangkok, a sleepy, less glamorous district. But in truth, the area on the right bank of the river is a trove of historical riches, while its economic and cultural importance is integral to the development of the country.
Siam through the looking glass
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 09/09/2016
» Many pictures of Siam are currently owned and kept by foreigners abroad and have never been shown in Thailand, until now. A total of 150 rare photographs, developed from foreign collectors and institutes' original photo prints and collodion, record the development of Siam and are on view at "Unseen Siam -- Early Photography 1860-1910" at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC). Hosted by the centre and River Books, the show runs until Nov 7.
Golden shower trees in the Northeast
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 28/04/2016
» Until early May, the ratchapruek (golden shower) trees bloom along various routes in the northeast of Thailand, which make for a pleasant drive and sightseeing.
Marking the birth of a city
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 07/04/2016
» As Bangkok will celebrate its 234th anniversary as the capital of Thailand on April 21 this year, the Bangkok Commemoration Museum is an interesting place for people to visit and learn more about this city besides palaces and temples. This private museum on Lat Phrao 43 is the brainchild of Jantakarn Khloisai, who has a keen interest in everything which marked the 100th, 150th and 200th anniversaries of Bangkok.
Dutch diva serves up jazz and love
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 30/06/2015
» 'Entertainer" is the perfect word to describe Laura Fygi, as well as the appellation "jazz diva". Proof of this was her performance at "The Glorious Celebration With Laura Fygi", a concert that played to various shades of pleasant moods, which took place last Thursday in Bangkok.
Lantern Fest in Hat Yai
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 30/04/2015
» Until the end of September, the Colours of the South International Lantern Festival is taking place at the Nakhon Hat Yai Municipal Park, Hat Yai district, Songkhla province.