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A global meeting for music buffs
Life, John Clewley, Published on 30/07/2019
» The 45th International Council for Traditional Music (ICTM) was held at Chulalongkorn University earlier this month. The premier global meeting for ethnomusicologists was held in Southeast Asia for the first time in its history. As the secretary-general of the ICTM Prof Ursuka Hemetek said: "This is a special occasion for us to be in Southeast Asia for the first time."
'Crime buster' heads up border security
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 29/10/2018
» Dubbed by media as "the crime buster of Bangkok", Pol Maj Gen Sompong Chingduang has been put in charge of the Border Patrol Police (BPP).
A land steeped in history
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 24/05/2018
» Ketsurang, an archaeologist, miraculously travels back in time from the present day to the reign of the Ayutthaya Kingdom's King Narai the Great (1656-1688). She enjoys the traditional way of life and the beauty of many places in Ayutthaya and Lop Buri.
Verbal duels and bawdy lyrics
Life, John Clewley, Published on 18/04/2018
» World Beat was at the Korat Festival recently to check out the activities based around paying homage to the Thao Suranari Monument, or Ya Mo, as it is known locally. Korat, or Nakhon Ratchasima, is often thought of as the gateway to Isan, the northeastern region of the country.
Don Chedi Fair
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 12/01/2017
» From Jan 18 to Feb 1, the "Don Chedi Monument Fair 2017" will take place around the Don Chedi Monument in Don Chedi district, Suphan Buri province, from 7pm-midnight. The aim is to honour King Naresuan the Great, who fought and conquered the Burmese and regained independence for the Ayutthaya Kingdom in 1584.
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.
Loy Krathong in Ayutthaya
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 05/11/2015
» From Nov 21-25, celebrations for the Loy Krathong Festival will take place at the Bang Sai Royal Folk Arts and Crafts Centre in Bang Sai district and three other places in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya district.
Chinese New Year around Thailand
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 12/02/2015
» From Feb 12-28, colourful Chinese New Year festivities will take place at different venues in Bangkok and 11 other cities nationwide.