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A photographer princess
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 16/04/2019
» Armed with her Leica camera and fixed lens, HRH Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana, the youngest daughter of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun, woke up before sunrise -- at 5am -- and rode a jeep and hot-air balloon in search of the Big Five game animals of Kenya that are hardest to shoot on foot. In tough weather conditions, dusty and humid, she captured moments in the savannahs through still and motion pictures while illustrating her quest in her personal sketchbook. She worked until twilight shed the best lighting. At night, she rested in a tent with no phone signal. This happened every day throughout her five-day journey in Kenya in May 2018.
Drawing on Thainess
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 03/12/2018
» One day in August, the month of National Mother's Day, Chusit Wijarnjoragij was given one of the most challenging tasks in his life: to be the key visual artist for the 2018 Miss Universe pageant taking place in Thailand. He started working right away, his brain and hands moved fast, putting flowers and stars on paper while the main theme music of the contest was played in his home studio.
Thai culture goes digital
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 08/11/2017
» Visiting historical museums and official cultural websites in Thailand was boring in the past, but not anymore. In accordance with the government's Thailand 4.0 policy, the Ministry of Culture has upgraded art and cultural learning sources, with Culture Minister Veera Rojpojchanarat announcing the change last month.
Royal funeral books to cherish
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 15/09/2017
» A heart-wrenching day for Thailand -- that of the royal cremation of King Bhumibol Adulyadej -- is only about one month away. The beloved monarch is in the hearts of Thais always, and many are in pursuit of memorabilia associated with His Majesty. Almost everything, ranging from coins and medals to stamps, was sold out or fully reserved within a day.
Going digital
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 31/08/2015
» When going to public libraries in Thailand, people imagine a gloomy atmosphere, outdated technology and over-bloated bureaucracy. The National Archives of Thailand, the official keeper of historical documents of invaluable significance, inspires the same feeling. Visitors can easily imagine the traditional process: showing ID cards, opening drawers, searching through indexes, filling in forms.
Cremation books bring history to life
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 27/10/2014
» Cremation books — small publications about the deceased's life given out to guests at funerals — are personal memorials that also serve as historical records. Popular since the time of King Rama V, cremation books have become a valuable chronicle of the age, and though the practice's popularity has waned, the importance of such publications (now enhanced by digital platforms such as DVDs and multimedia) remains strong among scholars and history buffs.
A pain in the bin
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 04/06/2014
» Over the past two weekends, I have spent most of my free time tidying up my house. The first week I cleared unused things from my bedroom and moved all my books and DVDs from the first floor, back to the ground floor.
All set to inspire
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 24/05/2012
» A veteran player on the local advertising scene, MR Piyachatra Chatrajaya is the co-founder of In Between Communications, a public relations consultancy which has diversified into publishing. Operating as In Between Publications, this offshoot focuses on four major book categories: inspirational/family interest/educational/self-development; works that enlighten and promote spiritual growth; works of imaginative fiction (novels, short stories); and special publications on history and the royal family.