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Siam Tulip fest in Buri Ram
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 02/06/2016
» The "Siam Tulip Festival" is being held and will last until August at Play La Ploen Flora Park in Khu Muang district, Buri Ram province. Visitors will be able to see more than 10 kinds of Siam Tulip, or dok krajiao, including white, pink, red and green ones, learn how to grow this kind of plant, and taste and buy Thai desserts prepared from Siam Tulip.
Angel delight is a passing fad
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 28/01/2016
» Angel child dolls, or luk thep in Thai, have become widely known since the middle of last year and increasingly popular, especially among those in the entertainment business who believe the dolls bring them good fortune. The trend for luk thep -- dolls with added spirits of angels that are believed to have the power to fulfill the wishes of their owners -- has become a centre of criticism since a number of owners treat their dolls as if they are real infants in public.
The road of paradise to Indochina
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 10/12/2015
» Located about 400km southeast of Bangkok, the Khlong Yai district of Trat province is hoped to become the gateway for trade and tourism to the Cambodian towns of Koh Kong, Sihanoukville and Kampot, as well as Vietnam.
The green side of Hua Hin
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 01/10/2015
» When people talk about Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan, they mostly think about the 5km-long sandy beach, horse riding, the iconic Hua Hin railway station, night and floating markets and theme parks. Not many want to visit natural attractions although this district has the Pa La-u waterfall and abundant forests for visitors to enjoy fresh air and natural beauty. If visitors are lucky, they may spot wild elephants and savour fruits like durian, rambutan and mangosteen grown in the area.
A dairy farm diary
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 17/09/2015
» When it comes to the Muak Lek district of Saraburi and the nearby Pak Chong district of Nakhon Ratchasima, many immediately think of waterfalls, farms, vineyards, milk, steak and curry puffs. Although a large proportion of tourists flock to privately-owned farms and theme parks in the area, they may not know of the country's first dairy farm, despite its importance for agriculture and agro-tourism in Thailand.
Culture on a string
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 29/10/2014
» While the epic Ramakien is told through nang talung, the art of shadow puppetry from southern Thailand, a shadow puppet from Hamburg, Germany, will portray a child waking up in the middle of the night.
Floral merit-making in Saraburi
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 11/07/2013
» From July 21-23, Wat Phra Phutthabat in Saraburi will host the ''Tak Bat Dok Mai'' (floral merit-making) ceremony to mark Khao Phansa Day (the start of Buddhist Lent).
Traditional boat races in Nan
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 13/09/2012
» Nan province, Muang Nan Municipality, Racing Boats Association of Nan, the Thai Health Promotion Foundation and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will host the annual traditional boat races from Saturday until Nov 11 on the Nan River near Pattana Phak Nua Bridge in Muang district.
Digital Bookworms
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 03/08/2012
» Although it is not common to see people read from electronic readers or tablets in Thailand, many more Thais opt for the digital version of books due to convenience and price factors. Today, through the country's largest digital publication platform Ookbee alone, at least 1.5 million people read electronic books regularly.
Hua Hin International Triathlon 2012
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 03/08/2012
» Outdoor and eco-friendly activities are becoming more popular.