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A giant in size and importance
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 14/01/2021
» Prasat Nakhon Luang is one of the largest examples of historical architecture in Ayutthaya. Its role in the politics of the old Siamese kingdom that the province was named after was as immense as its size.
Humble museum holds keys to past
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 10/09/2020
» Entering the main hall of Chiang Saen National Museum in its namesake border town 64km or so northeast of Chiang Rai downtown, I was greeted by three beautiful seated Buddha images from the 16th century. Each had a pretty chubby body and a round face with a prominent chin and a closed-lips smile, typical of Chiang Saen, aka Lanna, style.
Saved by Rama IX
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 26/01/2017
» Ban Pong Huai Lan is a little-known village in Chiang Mai's San Kamphaeng district. Thirty years ago when transportation was not as convenient as today, it was virtually unheard of by most Thais. But His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej visited the community several times.