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Vegetarian Festival
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 15/10/2015
» The Vegetarian Festival originated in China, and is based on a Chinese belief that seven Lord Buddhas and two bodhisattvas (enlightened beings) annually visit the world in the form of nine deities. They stay for nine days and nine nights in the ninth lunar month. In Southeast Asia, the Vegetarian Festival has become a tradition in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand. This traditional observation of vegetarian diet is for people of Chinese descent to do spiritual cleansing and merit-making. This year, the festival in Thailand is being celebrated until Oct 21.
Racing from the ground up
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 01/10/2015
» Rome wasn't built in a day. Likewise, it took time before Chai Nat, a quiet province in the Central Plains, could become a BMX racing hotspot: three weeks!
Local food specialties boost Japan tourism
Published on 02/09/2015
» TOKYO — From dumplings to fried noodles, more and more municipalities in Japan are promoting specialty dishes as a way to attract tourists and revitalise their economies.
New adventures at themed parks
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 06/08/2015
» If you have only two or three days to spend at Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore, you may be indecisive about what to do because this place has numerous attractions, especially Universal Studios Singapore, Adventure Cove Waterpark and one of the world's biggest aquariums. Therefore, starting off with the latest attractions seems like a good idea.
River temples by a free boat
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 30/07/2015
» It was both a sunny and rainy day in Nonthaburi province. Sprays of water were sprinkling our skin as a chartered boat whisked us down the Chao Phraya River around Koh Kret, an island where the descendants of Mon immigrants during the Thonburi period live and still maintain their Mon culture. Throughout this five-hour trip, we hopped on and off the boat to visit 10 temples on and around Koh Kret during the Nonthaburi Provincial Administration Organisation's annual boat excursion project. The PAO provides two free five-hour boat trips per day on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays until the end of September. Temples on the list feature good examples of the Ayutthaya and Rattanakosin periods' architecture, art and murals.
Start of Lent in the Northeast
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 02/07/2015
» From July 30 to July 31, the Candle Light Procession Ceremony will take place around Phra That Phanom, a major stupa, at Wat Phra That Phanom in That Phanom district, Nakhon Phanom province, to commemorate two important Buddhist days — Asarnha Bucha Day and Buddhist Lent Day. There will be a candle light procession to pay homage to Phra That Phanom as well as an alms offering ceremony. Enshrined within Phra That Phanom are eight fragments of the Lord Buddha's chest bone. According to legend, the Lord Buddha spent a night where Wat Phra That Phanom is located. This stupa is considered a sacred site for those born in the Year of Monkey and also those born on a Sunday.
App targets Muslim visitors
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 18/06/2015
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is launching a travel app targeting Muslim visitors.
King Rama II Day
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 05/02/2015
» This weekend, the "King Rama II Memorial Day" fair will be held at the King Rama II Memorial Park in Amphawa district, Samut Songkhram, to honour his contributions to Thai art and culture. King Rama II (1767-1824) penned several poems, books and plays, created various pieces of artwork and supported arts, culture and literature in general.
Village vibrancy
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 20/11/2014
» Dozens of old bicycles for rent are kept under an elevated wooden house and in the concrete courtyard of Amporn Leesuksam, the village head of Ban Khok, in U Thong district of Suphan Buri.
Seoul for small travellers
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 18/09/2014
» It has become increasingly convenient for families with small children to venture outside the country, thanks to the ease of transportation and children's products today, like foldable strollers and portable car seats. Thai parents' favourite countries are short-haul destinations such as Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan, but over the recent years, South Korea is fast joining the rank.