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Reprising the royal ceremonies up close
News, Published on 03/11/2017
» On Oct 26, several hundred thousand people witnessed an historic event -- the royal cremation ceremony for the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej -- right at Sanam Luang.
Serafimerringningen provides closure for Thais in Sweden
News, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 29/10/2017
» Attended by thousands of people, the Serafimerringningen ceremony provided closure for the many Thais living in Sweden and surrounding areas who were unable to attend the grand royal cremation in Bangkok on Thursday.
Farewell to a King who stole our hearts
News, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 26/10/2017
» When applications were announced for people of royal lineage to take part in the royal funeral procession, there was no hesitation on my part. It was the last thing I could do for my King, to show my love, respect and loyalty in my own small way.
Scholar for life
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 16/10/2017
» I met Prof Dr Satya Vrat Shastri on the evening of Sept 26 for an interview at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok. A day earlier, the renowned Sanskrit scholar had had lunch with Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, when he reminded his former Sanskrit student about his birthday on Sept 29.
A larger-than-life Aussie lit up Thailand
B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 07/05/2017
» The annual Australian TV awards called The Logies were on last week. Having been away from Australia for nearly three decades I can't get too excited about them, primarily because most of the winners were born after I left. Watching excerpts of the shows up for awards does remind me that one cannot confine a discussion about bad TV to Thailand only.
He's lovin' it
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 06/05/2017
» Hester Chew calls himself "Thaiporean", a Singaporean who has lived and worked in Thailand half his life.
Forever grateful
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 15/02/2017
» 'My Dearest Khun Prisna, I am now in one of the most beautiful places. Our hotel's name is 'Castello del Sole' (Castle of the Sun). Isn't it chic? The name is like one in a fairy tale. This town is so cute. It has a bright-coloured lake and nice houses on slopes. Routes and paths criss-cross the hills. Colourful flowers blossom everywhere ..."
Buddhist fair in the South
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 09/02/2017
» To commemorate Makha Bucha Day on Saturday, the annual "Robe Presentation To Phra That Muang Nakhon" fair will be held at Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan in Muang district, Nakhon Si Thammarat province, until Saturday.