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Vatican visit: a retrospective
News, Published on 20/11/2019
» Almost 400,000 Thai-Catholics are looking forward to showing their unwavering faith next week when Pope Francis makes a three-day pilgrimage to Thailand for peace and inter-religious dialogue ahead of his trip to Japan.
Mother of us all
Life, Published on 27/12/2017
» A century ago today, one of the country's first drinking-water dispensers for the general public came into existence near Sanam Luang.
Where royal souls reside
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 21/12/2017
» Apart from Wat Bowon Niwet, which is King Bhumibol Adulyadej's symbolic temple, Wat Ratchabophit on Ratchabophit Road is one of only two temples that enshrine his ashes. Since Nov 7, when the temple started permitting the general public to pay respects to the royal remains, many have flocked there for this purpose.
Ceremonial splendour
Life, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 30/01/2017
» Tongthong Chandransu is the name that comes to the mind of most people when they think about royal ceremonies. His narration of these events, a familiar element during their broadcast, is always filled with insightful facts and wondrous anecdotes about Thai history and centuries-old culture.
The heart of our city
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 29/10/2015
» The east bank of the Chao Phraya River where the history of Bangkok began is called Koh Rattanakosin because it is land surrounded by water and looks like an island. Its west side is adjacent to the river and the east end is the Khlong Khumuang Doem Canal. King Rama I, the first monarch of the Chakri Dynasty, established Bangkok on the east bank of the Chao Phraya River in 1782 as the new capital.
Farewell to a princess
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 10/04/2012
» Their Majesties the King and Queen yesterday joined thousands of mourners from all over the country and a worldwide television audience in bidding farewell to Her Royal Highness Princess Bejaratana Rajasuda.