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Magazine Memories
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 15/10/2012
» Stacks of old magazines are seen almost everywhere in a collector's three-storey house _ on book shelves, tables and stairs. Some of them date back to the reign of King Rama V in the 19th century and many others are about half-a-century old. The value of these magazines, the prized possessions of a group of collectors, lies far beyond their age, high prices and beautiful covers.
Down the culture trail
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 04/10/2012
» Sometimes, good things are just under your nose. Quite a few people travel far to visit cultural sites without knowing much about their hometowns. For a few Thais, Stonehenge in Britain is better known as a pre-historic site than Ban Chiang in Udon Thani. Many have no idea that the Central Plains of Thailand is home to all ages of culture, from the pre-historic period to the Rattanakosin period.
A lifelong love of learning
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 01/10/2012
» At the age of 94, royal scholar Prof Prasert Na Nagara, renowned for his ability to read ancient inscriptions, still enjoys good health and goes to work at the Royal Institute every weekday. He continues to travel upcountry and abroad and strolls a couple of kilometres a day for exercise.
Samut Sakhon Expo 2012
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 06/09/2012
» Until Sunday, Samut Sakhon province, the Industrial Council, public and private sectors and the Tourism Authority of Thailand's local office are hosting the Samut Sakhon Expo 2012 from noon until 8pm at Thalay Thai Market, Mahachai, in Muang district.
Sweet beats
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 27/08/2012
» These Chinese men are pounding a mixture of boiled sugar syrup and peanuts using a big wooden hammer, at a dessert shop in Chongqing city, central China. This is part of the process to make the traditional Chinese dessert known as kong teung, which is called tub tab in Thai. It is quite complicated to make.
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.
Stepping back in time
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 10/07/2012
» Standing tall in a tiny alley off Lan Luang Road is a two-storey wooden house with a gabled roof. Today the structure is in a sorry state, with the walls, floors and window frames all badly in need of repair.
Fading into history
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 28/06/2012
» Bangkok was once home to many artisan communities, each known for a particular art or craft, but there's been a sharp decline in the number of such neighbourhoods lately.
Chongqing: The Kingdom of Ba
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 12/06/2012
» Located on the Yangtze River in central China, Chongqing is not only a major city and transportation hub, but also a place of considerable historical and cultural significance. Standing here about four millennia ago was the Kingdom of Ba, believed to have been inhabited by Tai people.
Monk ordination on elephant-back in Surin
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 27/04/2012
» Ban Ta Klang in Surin province is Thailand's largest elephant village and where elephant raising has been passed down through generations for centuries. People here speak the Kui language and have well-preserved their ancient culture and traditions, such as the worshipping of ancestors before capturing wild elephants and the wedding and monk ordination procession on elephant-back.