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Flowers in Mae Hong Son
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 11/10/2018
» From Nov 1 until Dec 10, the "2018 Blossoming Bua Tong Flowers On Doi Mae U-Kho" festival takes place in and around fields of dok bua tong, or Mexican sunflowers, on Doi Mae U-Kho in Khun Yuam district, Mae Hong Son province.
Chinese New Year festivities
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 15/02/2018
» This month, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in collaboration with Beijing commemorates the 43rd anniversary of Thai-Chinese diplomatic ties with colourful Chinese New Year festivities in major Sino-Thai communities in Bangkok and 12 provinces.
Flowers power
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 07/12/2017
» Until Sunday, the "Suan Luang Rama IX Flower Festival", one of the most famous flower festivals in Thailand, makes a return at Suan Luang Rama IX Park off Srinakarin Road in Prawet district from 8am-7pm.
Thai-Chinese Heritage
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 07/12/2017
» Bangkok's Khlong San district on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River opposite Chinatown -- Talat Noi and Yaowarat -- was a place of little interest to many Bangkokians, but not anymore due to the emergence of Lhong 1919, a Sino-Thai historical art centre.
Vegetarian Fest
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 12/10/2017
» From Oct 19-28, the Vegetarian Festival will be celebrated nationwide, including at nine shrines in Samut Sakhon province in what is called the wai chao kao sarn (worshipping nine Chinese shrines) tradition.
A new look at old Hong Kong
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 17/08/2017
» As many more Thais opt to travel to South Korea and Japan due to the K-pop craze and Japan's visa exemption policies, Hong Kong, an all-time shopping and food paradise, is trying to regain its popularity by highlighting its heritage, delicacies, art and culture in the old district of Central.
Northern heritage
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 03/08/2017
» Millions of people know Chiang Mai, a northern province of Thailand and the former capital city of Lanna Kingdom. However, few know Wiang Tha Kan, an ancient town from before Phaya Mangrai (1261-1311), the king of Hirunnakhon-ngoenyang on the Chiang Rai-Chiang Saen basin plain, established Lanna in 1296. Now located in San Pa Tong district of Chiang Mai, the ancient town is a historic site worthy of exploration.
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.
Cultural melting pot
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 15/06/2017
» Bangkok is populated by many Thais of foreign descent, a majority being Chinese. Yaowarat and Talat Noi are among the city's oldest Chinese communities. The area once boasted major ports and trading hubs, which also accommodated places of worship for Christians and Muslims in addition to temples and shrines for Buddhists of different sects.
Marathon in the city
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 18/05/2017
» On May 20, the "Bangkok Midnight Marathon" will take place at Rama VIII Bridge in Bangkok. The race includes a full marathon, half marathon, a 10km run and a 5km run.