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The art of giving
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 07/12/2018
» To raise funds for its continued mission to grant around 30 scholarships per year to art students and support talented young artists who wish to have exhibitions of their own, the Marsi Foundation in honour of the late HSH Princess Marsi Sukhumbhand Paribatra has launched a new collection of souvenirs bearing the princess' art, which will make perfect Christmas and New Year's gifts for anyone.
Bangkok by the sea
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 08/02/2018
» If tourists have only a day to spend in the Thai capital and want to relax by the sea, Bang Khun Thian is a nice choice. Bang Khun Thian is a Bangkok district of which a certain part of its shoreline forms part of the Gulf of Thailand. You can enjoy a boat ride, see a mangrove forest along Phitthayalongkorn Canal, visit shrimp and blood cockle farms, and savour tasty yet cheap seafood at a homestay.
Moulded by music
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 04/12/2017
» His trembling hands work with bamboo wood and turn it into Thai xylophone and gong wong mallets. Despite difficulties as a result of a stroke he suffered years ago, Chalor Jaichuen, one of the country's last craftsmen who still makes Thai xylophone and gong wong mallets by hand, maintains the dexterity of an expert.
Festive fun in Bangkok
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 30/11/2017
» From now until early January, anyone can enjoy Christmas celebrations at various shopping malls in Bangkok, such as CentralWorld, Central Embassy and Central Chidlom department stores in Pathumwan.
Khmer art in Sa Kaeo
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 05/10/2017
» Almost 1,000 years ago, this grand Khmer architecture was dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva and called Pattharatekla, according to an inscription. After 20 years of restoration, Sdokkokthom Sanctuary, 34km from the Thai-Cambodian border in Khok Sung district, Sa Kaeo province, has become a popular attraction since 2014. Beginning in April next year, it will officially open as Thailand's 11th historical park.
Floral merit-making
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 06/07/2017
» To mark Asarnha Bucha and Khao Phansa days, special activities will be held at a number of Buddhist temples in Bangkok from Saturday to Monday.
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.
Marathon in the city
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 18/05/2017
» On May 20, the "Bangkok Midnight Marathon" will take place at Rama VIII Bridge in Bangkok. The race includes a full marathon, half marathon, a 10km run and a 5km run.
Jet-setting Thais among early fashionistas
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 23/08/2016
» These pictures have never been unveiled before, until now. Forty-five rare photographs developed from wet- and dry-plate collodion in the collection of the National Archives of Thailand testify to the development of women's fashion in early 20th century Siam in conjunction with the Western style. The elegant, enigmatic pictures are currently on view at the exhibition "Chattharat Phattraporn: Looking Back To Women's Attires In Global Fashion" at the National Library's Vajiravudhanusorn Hall. The show runs until Oct 10 and is held to celebrate Her Majesty the Queen's 84th birthday.
Garlands for Mothers
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 04/08/2016
» From tomorrow until Aug 14 except on Aug 8, the Museum of Floral Culture will host its 3rd annual flower festival titled "Thai Flower Garland for Mom" on Samsen 28, Dusit, Bangkok, to celebrate the 84th birthday of Her Majesty the Queen on Aug 12 and to promote the art of making Thai flower garlands and conserve Thai floral culture.