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Floral Festival
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 16/03/2017
» This month, those travelling to Nan should not miss the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the Bretschneidera sinensis (chompoo phu kha) flowers at Doi Phu Kha National Park as well as Doi Maneepruek and Khun Sathan National Park.
A royal legacy
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 09/02/2017
» Forty years ago, a five-year-old me was in a jeep that zigzagged past mountains, slopes and lush valleys to Angkhang Mountain, about 1,400m above sea level, in Chiang Mai's Fang district. At that time, many parts of the mountain were full of opium farms. Thousands of red, pink and white poppies were in full bloom and attracted tourists who enjoyed taking photographs and bought dried opium poppies as souvenirs.
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.
Elephant fair in Surin
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 06/10/2016
» From Nov 11-22, the "Miracle Of Surin Elephants Fair 2016" will be held at the elephant show field of Surin province. The event promotes local tourism and conserves the local way of life in which people and elephants live together happily.
Lanna-style merit-making
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 22/09/2016
» On Oct 1-2, the Marble Temple will host the "53rd Tan Kuai Salak Chao Nua" tradition for northern people to make merit.
Siam tulips in Suphan Buri
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 21/07/2016
» Throughout next month, the Agricultural Occupation Promotion and Development Centre in U Thong, Suphan Buri province, will celebrate National Mother's Day, Aug 12, at its Siam tulip plantation.
The historic South
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 14/07/2016
» The South of Thailand is much more than just sea, sand and sun. It holds historical and archaeological significance. Several cultural landmarks in Phatthalung, Nakhon Si Thammarat and Surat Thani provinces are overlooked by most visitors despite their historical importance. Some of them have been restored and recently introduced by the Fine Arts Department in order to promote public awareness of their value.
Legacy of early man
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 30/06/2016
» Visiting museums in Thailand is no longer dull since several museums have been renovated and well-presented. Since its big improvement late last year, the 128-year-old National Museum Bangkok regularly comes up with rotating exhibitions. The latest is the ongoing "Early Man Of Our Land" exhibition, which will be held until Aug 21 at Issaravinitchai Throne Hall.
A natural paradise of Japan
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 23/06/2016
» Covering approximately 9,187km² and spanning 600km from north to south (from the mainland to Yoronijima Island), Kagoshima is the 10th-largest of all 47 prefectures in Japan. From west to east, there are numerous islands. The climate conditions vary from the snow-capped Isa City to the tropical-like Amami Island. Flora and fauna are abundant there.
Free food fest
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 23/06/2016
» On July 1, the public and private sectors of Samut Songkhram province will host the "Town Opening And Free Food Eating Festival", from 4.30pm under the Wat Phuang Malai Bridge in Ban Prok, Muang district.