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The charm of Songkran
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 11/04/2024
» After being listed as a Unesco Intangible Cultural Heritage late last year, Songkran is gaining momentum in drawing tourists to Thailand. In an attempt to boost tourism, Thai New Year celebrations get under way today and will last until April 17 in various places.
Loy Krathong
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 22/11/2018
» One of Thailand's most popular festivals, Loy Krathong, is being held nationwide. This year, the Full Moon of the 12th lunar month falls today. Here are some of the celebrating venues.
Back to nature
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 08/12/2016
» Kanchanaburi has long been a popular destination for day trippers. However, the scenic Sai Yok National Park and several caves and rafting on the Kwae Noi River seem overlooked by Thai tourists. These places are worth visits besides the infamous Death Railway and the Hollywood-misnamed "Bridge On The River Kwai" that remain popular tourist spots.
Religious ceremony in Suphan Buri
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 13/10/2016
» On Oct 18, the "Takbat Thewo" almsgiving ceremony will be performed at Wat Khao Dee Salak in U Thong district, Suphan Buri province, to mark the end of Buddhist Lent.
Merit-making in Sakon Nakhon
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 29/09/2016
» From Oct 13-16, the annual "Beeswax Pavilion Procession and Long Boat Races" will take place at various venues in Muang district, Sakon Nakhon province.
Mekong River landmark
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 22/09/2016
» Nakhon Phanom has launched a new landmark along the Mekong River.
Evenings in a museum
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 17/12/2015
» The National Museum Bangkok will open for visits on Fridays-Sundays, 5-8pm until March next year. According to Fine Arts Department director-general Anan Chuchote, the programme will encourage Thais and foreigners to learn more about Thai culture and history.
Lotus flowers ceremony
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 01/10/2015
» From Oct 23-26, Samut Prakan's Bang Phli district will host the Rub Bua (Presentation of Lotus Flowers) ceremony, a centuries-old tradition of Thai people of Mon descent. One day before the end of Buddhist Lent, Buddhists in the area bring lotus blossoms in a boat procession along Samrong canal from Bang Phli District Office to the temple to worship Luang Phor Toh, the temple's principal Buddha statue.
Bang Saphan, the Golden Land
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 30/07/2015
» The "Travel In Bang Saphan: The Legend Of Golden Land 2015" fair is being held in front of Bang Saphan district office, Prachuap Khiri Khan until Aug 2.
Lantern Fest in Hat Yai
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 30/04/2015
» Until the end of September, the Colours of the South International Lantern Festival is taking place at the Nakhon Hat Yai Municipal Park, Hat Yai district, Songkhla province.