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Unseen Krabi
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 29/12/2016
» Krabi is a popular tourist destination on the Andaman coast and probably needs no promotion for its beautiful beaches and islands. However, not many tourists pay attention to places which reflect the province's historical significance and sufficiency economy principles. A recent trip to this southern province reveals lesser known aspects of Krabi's symbolic Khao Khanab Nam, a small island village called Ban Koh Klang and Nong Thalay swamp in Muang district.
Relentlessly ambitious Dubai
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 02/04/2015
» Over the past five decades, Dubai has rapidly grown from a small fishing village into a multicultural metropolis full of skyscrapers, shopping malls, restaurants and tourist attractions. This major port city in the United Arab Emirates, situated by the sea and desert, is halfway between Asia and Europe. It is the home of some 200 nationalities, and where old and modern cultures blend in harmony.
Longboat races in Sing Buri
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 04/09/2014
» On Oct 17 and 18, the annual Tambon Pho Sangkho traditional longboat races will take place on the Noi River (in front of Wat Klang Tha Kham) in Khai Bang Rachan district, Sing Buri province.
The glory of the high seas
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 24/10/2013
» Nestled in the compound of the 19th century Noen Wong military camp in Chanthaburi province is the National Maritime Museum. Thailand's sole museum on maritime trade and underwater archaeology has been in operation since 1994 and also serves as the headquarters of the Fine Arts Department's Underwater Archaeology Division.
Museum of local wisdom
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 06/12/2012
» A group of culture enthusiasts studied the gable of the prayer hall to see Chinese-influenced cotton rose motifs, and later worshipped the ordination hall's Sukhothai-style principal Buddha. But their trip to Wat Nang Ratchaworawihan in Thon Buri's Chom Thong district was not complete without visiting its museum on local ways of life.
Royal Retreat
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 26/07/2012
» One hilly island on the Gulf of Thailand has the ambience of a fishing village and the reminiscence of a royal palace to offer visitors. Its name is Koh Si Chang, comprised of nine islets, situated about 12km off the coast of Si Racha in Chon Buri.