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Going traditional at Songkran
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 16/04/2018
» Over two years ago, I wrote about my contentment with a new trend in which a number of Thais wear traditional costumes in everyday life. Today, I feel happier since so many Thai people opt for traditional outfits and the style is even recognised and promoted by the government. I must note this was ignited by the craze for the periodical TV series Bupphesanniwat (Love Destiny), which was about the time journey of an archaeologist to the reign of Ayutthaya's King Narai the Great over 300 years ago.
Dressing up what 'Thainess' means
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 10/04/2015
» It is not an overstatement to say the past two weeks have been a happy time in my life in the wake of a new trend for Thais to wear traditional costumes in everyday life. The reason is simple — I collect Thai handwoven textiles and want to wear them often.
Paradise lost — materialised and monetised
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 03/02/2015
» I recently had a great time in the World Heritage Site of Luang Prabang, Laos.
Is being single a problem?
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 14/10/2014
» Last week, I read two news reports which reflect opposite viewpoints — an English woman who married herself and a Thai columnist's discriminatory comment about National Broadcasting and Telecommunication Commission member Supinya Klangnarong being single.
The land of fewer smiles
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 06/08/2013
» Thailand is nicknamed the Land of Smiles and Thai people are known for being friendly, polite and kind. However, this seems to be a thing of the past. In recent years, I have had many uncomfortable moments with Thais who are not so well-mannered and kind.
Spare a thought for others about you
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 14/08/2012
» Last week I went to the cinema for the first time in six months. Unfortunately, six months hadn't changed anything, and I still had to witness _ rather endure _ the lack of etiquette on part of some movie viewers. As usual.