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Apping out the royal funeral
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 12/10/2017
» With heavy hearts, Thais do not want the day of the royal cremation for their beloved King Bhumibol Adulyadej to come, but must accept the truth. In greater Bangkok, mourners can present sandalwood flowers for the royal funeral at 114 assembly points on Oct 26.
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.
A hidden gem
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 25/08/2016
» Along a stretch from Lan Luang Road to Nakhon Sawan Road, less than 500m from Phan Fa Bridge, is the Nang Loeng Community. Its former name is E-Loeng, named after the oversized Mon-style jars.
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.
The green dream
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 18/06/2015
» Located 315km southeast of Bangkok, the resort island of Koh Chang in Trat is a five-hour drive from the capital city and a 30-minute ferry ride from the mainland. Technically, travelling to any destination increases carbon emissions. Koh Chang is a long-time popular tourist destination, meaning it has long been exploited as well.
Fun weekend forays
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 10/04/2014
» Motorists who whizz along the elevated section of Boromratchonnanee Road (Pin Klao-Nakhon Chaisi Road) on their way to the lower Central Region or the South are bypassing some real hidden gems in the streets below. Many of the red-shirt protesters who gathered on Utthayan Road in Phutthamonthon the other day probably didn’t realise they were so close to such fascinating destinations either. The major Buddhist centre at Phutthamonthon is reasonably well known, but there’s a trio of unique museums in this locality that deserve more patronage and at least five floating markets that offer hours of innocent pleasure.
Picture-Perfect paradise
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 26/12/2013
» The camera zooms in, revealing a bald Chinese man in a suit lying unconscious by a stream. Eventually he opens his eyes and asks: "Where are we?" Another man walking towards him replies: "Thailand." That is the moment their journey in the Land of Smiles begins.
Learning history in a funway
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 17/05/2012
» Visiting historical parks and museums may well have been boring in the past. Well, not any more. Visitors cannot only look at ruins of palaces and temples or ancient artefacts, but they can also have fun learning about the history from well-trained guides and multimedia presentations, share opinions, ask questions, and grasp what the old sites were like in ancient times.
Temple tourism resurges after flood
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 09/02/2012
» At weekends, Wat Phananchoeng Worawihan in Ayutthaya province is still crowded with Thai and foreign worshippers and tourists all day after last year's big flood. Hundreds of people were spotted paying respect to the presiding Buddha statue, Phra Buddhatrairattananayok, during the half an hour we spent there on a recent trip. The situation was similar at eight other temples in Ayutthaya and two neighbouring provinces we visited. Visiting temples in flood-hit areas is an opportunity for us to learn how many temples coped with the disaster and why a few were spared by the floodwater.