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Fair celebrates Queen Mother's 90th birthday, Thai crafts
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 11/08/2022
» Interested members of the public are invited to witness the legacy of Thai craftsmanship during "Miracle of the Arts of the Kingdom" which will kick off Friday and run every weekend from 10am to 7pm until Aug 28, at the Arts of the Kingdom Museum in Bang Pa-in, Ayutthaya.
Thai silk masters on show at Iconcraft
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 07/08/2020
» Thai textiles are being brought to life during the "Iconcraft Thai Textile Heroes" which brings a string of exquisite pieces to wow visitors at Iconcraft on the 4th and 5th floor of Iconsiam, Charoen Nakhon Road, until Aug 30.
Gearing up for tourists
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 08/03/2018
» After harvesting season, rice farmers in the Northeast hold an annual merit-making ceremony to express gratitude to Mae Phosop (the Goddess of Rice). The farmers bring a portion of their newly harvested rice and pile it up on a temple ground for monks to bless.
For great Thai kings of the past
Life, Published on 21/08/2017
» To pay tribute to Thai monarchs, piano virtuoso Nat Yontararak will deliver three rounds of a piano performance accompanied by Thai traditional dance by dancers from the Christian Communications Institute of Payap University, at three different venues this week.
All the Queen's women
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 10/08/2017
» They were holding hands while walking, with smiles on their faces. Her Majesty Queen Sirikit and Khammai Yokhasing. Khammai, 84, still remembers the moment when the Queen held her hand at Klai Kangwon Palace in Hua Hin, 40 years ago.
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 ..."
What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Published on 05/11/2016
» 1. There is no understating the appreciation Thai people feel for Japanese food. But with so many restaurants around already and more opening every day, how can one know which of them are actually worth spending money on? Well, for those of us looking for an opinion from the mouths of Japanese natives, look no further than the Bangkok Japanese Restaurant Guide 2016-2017, a comprehensive tome that points you to 75 of the top Japanese restaurants in Bangkok, chosen by a team of Japanese people. Conveniently divided into eight sections based on the type of Japanese food such as sushi, tepanyaki, tempura, ramen, etc, the book also gives you information on the price range, imported ingredients and more, so you can have all the information you need to choose the best restaurant for your particular Japanese cravings. The book costs 480 baht, and can be found at any book store near you.
The art of the craft
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 06/10/2016
» When it comes to cultural attractions relating to Her Majesty the Queen's royal projects, the Support Foundation's Bang Sai Handicraft Centre in Bang Sai district, Ayutthaya province, may first come to many people's minds. However, the nearby Si Bua Thong Handicraft Centre in Ang Thong province is also worth a visit because you will be able to see the embroidery of khon mask dance costumes, the production of the rare pha yok (traditional silk brocades) and khon masks for the annual Royal Khon Performance there.