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A glimpse into history
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 01/08/2013
» Only about 100km northwest of Bangkok, Suphan Buri province has a lot for visitors to see and do, ranging from forests, waterfalls and an aquarium to major temples. However, the National Museum Suphan Buri is often overlooked by visitors, even by culture vultures _ maybe because it is relatively new or because it is overshadowed by another outstanding local museum.
Unveiling Antiquities
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 29/04/2013
» Princely drama and art nouveau blend exquisitely in Parusakawan Palace. Once the private abode of princes and a king, whose stories were characterised by romance, heartbreak and splendour, the palace is now open to the public as it houses the first police museum in the country. A visit to the palace is to marvel at one of Thailand's finest examples of architecture and an evocation of aristocratic nostalgia.
Links forged in faith
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 04/04/2013
» Buddhists in Sri Lanka are preparing to mark the 260th anniversary of a milestone in their history: the arrival on their shores of a high-level delegation, dispatched by the king of Ayutthaya, which was to play a key role in reviving the monkhood in their country.
Repository of Romance
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 14/02/2013
» Shortly after dawn one fine morning during the cool season, a couple from Monaco climbed into a hot-air balloon in Doi Saket district, about 10km from downtown Chiang Mai. Then it was up, up, up to float over the countryside in their rainbow-coloured conveyance, feasting their eyes on the refreshing green expanse of rice fields dotted with villages and Buddhist temples.
Ban Chiang Festival
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 07/02/2013
» The 2013 Ban Chiang World Heritage Fair runs from tomorrow to Sunday at the Ban Chiang National Museum in Nong Han district, Udon Thani.
Thai tourism biz goes digital
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 27/12/2012
» Surfing online one day, I was checking a Facebook news feed when I came across the TAT governor's fan page: IamSuraphon. Seeing a lot of information about tourist attractions and festivals in Thailand listed there, I realised for the first time how seriously the Tourism Authority of Thailand is viewing the Net, and social networking sites in particular, as a marketing tool.
Architectural Treasures
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 23/08/2012
» The southern province of Trang is a centuries-old port city with stunning natural attractions and diverse culture. It has a multi-cultural population made up of Thai, Malay and Hokkien Chinese.
East meets west in macau
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 07/06/2012
» When it comes to Macau, many people think casinos. Yet, if you really come to Macau, you find much more than casinos and chips. Diverse cultures, interesting ways of life and unique cuisine are worth exploring.
Seven Thai beaches voted Top 10 Asian beaches
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 20/04/2012
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has revealed that one of the world's largest tourism information websites, tripadvisor.com, named seven Thai beaches in the top 10 of the Traveller's Choice Awards 2012's Beach Destinations in Asia.
Songkran celebrations all over Thailand
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 06/04/2012
» Songkran is a centuries-old festival which marks the beginning of the traditional Thai New Year. It is a unique fun-filled event during which we splash others with water in order to give and request a blessing.