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Unravelling mythical creatures
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 01/02/2024
» To celebrate the Year of the Dragon, the National Museum Bangkok created number of night tours at the end of December. Those who were unable to attend previously can utilise a similar itinerary to create their own mission. There are three routes, which focus on fine arts and mythical creatures like a naga, dragon, makorn and hera.
Pearl farm shows nature's artistry at work
Sunday Spotlight, Published on 18/06/2023
» It was raining hard, with blustery winds roiling the sea -- unusual conditions on the spring day when I visited the Mikimoto Tatoku Pearl Farm in this coastal city on Japan's main island of Honshu.
Guru's Weekly Buzz for Feb 17-23
Guru, Published on 17/02/2023
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, art exhibitions, shows, food and hotel deals.
Discover Thailand’s first ‘nendo house’
Published on 11/01/2022
» Now open to indulge design aficionados at Siam Discovery
Exquisite Japanese lacquerware on display
Life, Published on 20/07/2020
» Japanese lacquerware takes centre stage during the "Eastern Curiosities -- Lacquer Collection" exhibition, which is running at Lotus Arts de Vivre until Aug 10.
Zen and the Modern Art of Festive Afternoon Tea
Holiday Time, Noel Maclean, Published on 06/12/2017
» For those who hold that pictures are paramount and frames and settings should be supportive and unassuming, the place to escape with an afternoon break this festive month, or any on given day, is Up and Above Bar, The Okura Prestige Bangkok (BTS Phloen Chit).
Bid for something extra special at Riverside Auction House
Holiday Time, Published on 31/12/2015
» Well known as the largest collection of arts and antiques in Southeast Asia, Riverside Auction House's monthly auctions have been continuously certified by the Association for the Propagation and Promotion of Objects D'Art since 1985. The auctions are organized on the first Saturday of every month by Riverside Auction House Ltd., at River City Bangkok starting at 13.00hrs.. The auctions are announced in both English and Thai language.
Lasting legacy
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 01/08/2013
» For more than 40 years now, most residents of Phra Phutthabat Huai Tom, a village in Lamphun's Li district, have followed a strictly vegetarian diet. Giving up meat was a lifelong commitment these people made to one of the most highly respected Buddhist monks in northern Thailand, the late Khruba Chaiyawongsa Phattana (aka Khruba Wong), when they relocated en masse to this spot in 1971. At the time Luang Pu (as he is usually referred to by people who knew him) was abbot of the local temple, Wat Phra Phutthabat Huai Tom, the largest and most famous in the whole district.
In search of a king
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 25/03/2013
» It was late afternoon on a hot day in Myanmar. A group of Thai archaeologist at an excavation site in Linzingong cemetery in Mandalay were about to wrap up their work when one of them emerged with a lotus-shaped artefact.
New life for Luxury brand
Life, Prapai Kraisornkovit, Published on 27/02/2012
» Thailand's leading product design company Lamont marks the commencement of the Year of the Dragon with a big step forward with Lamont becoming "Alexander Lamont", the full name of the company's founder, in order to emphasise the role of Alexander Lamont as designer and creative director of the brand.