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Deliver us from apathy
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 10/12/2018
» It became the talk of the town when social-media posts last week unveiled a sign saying: "Using the postal service of Thailand Post means repaying the debts of gratitude that you owe to your country". The message led to widespread negative criticism. Many people were upset and complained the state enterprise should not have demanded people's gratefulness when it offers a poor service.
In a land before time
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 12/09/2018
» Stepping into the Itsarawinitchai Hall of the National Museum Bangkok, visitors will feel like travelling back in time to the pre- and early historic periods of present-day Thailand at the "From Village To Early State: The Transformation Of Culture In Our Land" exhibition which will run until the end of this month.
A farewell to a memorable palace
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 10/07/2018
» To bid farewell to Bang Khun Phrom Palace before its closure, hundreds of Thais queued and waited eagerly for one last visit to the handsome palace every Saturday morning throughout last month. The palace was once home to Marshal-Admiral Prince Paribatra Sukhumbhand of Nagor Svarga (1881-1944), and later served as a public museum under the supervision of the Bank of Thailand.
Heavenly rides
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 05/08/2017
» Like a journey through clouds towards heaven, marvellous royal chariots and vehicles will be moving smoothly and gracefully around the Grand Palace and Sanam Luang in a stunning procession for the royal funeral of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej on Oct 26. Amid great sorrow and mourning, everyone will be mesmerised by the grandeur of the royal ceremonies befitting the great king.
A new Lanna gem
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 27/07/2017
» The Chiang Mai National Museum has a new face after four years of renovation. Reopened on June 14, it brings exhibitions to life using state-of-the-art technology and presentations, and hopes to attract younger visitors.
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.
A beautiful responsibility
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 05/06/2017
» Immediately after the passing of King Bhumibol Adulyadej on Oct 13 last year, a team of Fine Arts Department architectural specialists began their work to design the royal crematorium. Kokiart Thongphud -- known as the trusted right-hand man of the late architect Arwut Ngernchuklin, who designed several previous royal crematoriums -- knew that the responsibility would fall on his shoulders. That night his brain began to whirl, his hands skilfully moving the pencil, rulers and paper, his eyes focusing on the details.
Conserving history
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 27/10/2016
» To disseminate knowledge of archaeology for conserving historic sites and to ensure the fine mutual existence of humans and ancient sites, the Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Anthropology Centre and the French School of Asian Studies (EFEO) will host a photo exhibition and academic seminar entitled "People And Ancient Sites" at the centre in Taling Chan district, Bangkok, Nov 3-23.
Siam through the looking glass
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 09/09/2016
» Many pictures of Siam are currently owned and kept by foreigners abroad and have never been shown in Thailand, until now. A total of 150 rare photographs, developed from foreign collectors and institutes' original photo prints and collodion, record the development of Siam and are on view at "Unseen Siam -- Early Photography 1860-1910" at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC). Hosted by the centre and River Books, the show runs until Nov 7.
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.