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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.
Chinese New Year around Thailand
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 12/02/2015
» From Feb 12-28, colourful Chinese New Year festivities will take place at different venues in Bangkok and 11 other cities nationwide.
Roots of Suphan Buri
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 22/01/2015
» Suphan Buri is about 100km northwest of Bangkok and has a wide variety of attractions for all to enjoy. Yet, this province has some lesser-known historical aspects for culture vultures to delve into. A recent trip organised by the Fine Arts Department asked the question: "Where does Suphan Buri originate from?"
Drunk on a shot of history
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 27/11/2014
» A visit to the House of Mekhong in Pathum Thani, a museum on the famous Thai distilled spirit, does not necessarily promote the consumption of alcohol. It is also a way to learn about local history and culture. There, visitors can learn about the history, stories and heritage of the first mass-produced Thai whiskey.
Heavenly Dragon Fair
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 27/11/2014
» Celebrations for the 1st anniversary of the Heavenly Dragon Village will take place at the Utthayan Mangkorn Sawan (Heavenly Dragon Park) in Muang district, Suphan Buri, from 6pm to 9pm, this weekend.
The curtain rises
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 13/11/2014
» Nestled in the century-old Charoen Chai community on Charoen Krung Soi 23 — part of Bangkok's Chinatown — is Ban Kao Lao Ruang. Opened in 2011, the local museum focuses on the traditional Chinese way of life.
The second Vegetarian Festival nationwide
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 09/10/2014
» According to Taoist tradition, the Vegetarian Festival started in China, but has since become a tradition in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand. It lasts for nine days and nine nights in the ninth lunar month.
The history of coins
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 25/09/2014
» When it comes to visiting museums, especially museums on old coins in Thailand, many people think about boring presentations using glass cabinets to display money from various ages. Yet, the newly-opened Coin Museum near Sanam Luang is an exception due to the use of modern technology and interactive multimedia. Located on the same plot of land as the former Royal Mint Factory, this Treasury Department-owned museum is a perfect place to portray the history of coins.
Dutch treat in Ayutthaya
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 03/07/2014
» Nestled on the east bank of the Chao Phraya River in the ruins of the ancient capital of Ayutthaya, next to Wat Phananchoeng and the remains of the old Japanese quarter, is a building of red and white bricks erected in memory of the Dutch settlement which had its headquarters here from the early 17th to the mid-18th century. Opened to the general public last year, Baan Hollanda now serves as an information centre on early Thai-Dutch relations.
Chinese New Year
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 30/01/2014
» Thailand will be celebrating Chinese New Year with colourful festivities to usher in the Year of the Horse. Here is a summary of some events.