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Following in the footsteps of the great poet
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 17/06/2021
» Around May to July every year, I set my calendar to visit the East as it is fruit season. Last week, I went to Klaeng, a coastal town in Rayong province. I planned to get fresh ripe fruit from an orchard, take in the fresh sea breeze and visit the memorial park of Sunthon Phu, one of the great poets of the early Rattanakosin era.
Loei to host ghost mask festival in June
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 27/05/2021
» The annual Phi Ta Khon festival will return to the Dan Sai district of Loei province next month. Known as the ghost mask festival, it is a popular event in the Northeast. It is held either in June or July depending on the decision of Chao Pho Kuan, a spiritual leader who conducts local ceremonies in Dan Sai.
A place of temples and kings
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 27/05/2021
» Located on the banks of Klong Dan at Wat Paknam Bhasi Charoen, a giant Buddha statue is the new landmark in the Thon Buri area.
Stupa ceremony in Loei
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 22/04/2021
» The Dan Sai Municipality will organise a celebration to worship Phrathat Sri Song Rak in Loei's Dan Sai district from tomorrow to Monday.
Loei marks Ton Dokmai Festival
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 15/04/2021
» In Loei, the Hae Ton Dokmai Festival will be organised at Wat Sri Pho Chai in tambon Sang Pha, Na Haeo district this month.
Always auspicious
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 16/04/2020
» It will be the quietest celebration for the coming anniversary of Bangkok. The capital will reach its 238th year on April 21. During the past years, the Ministry of Culture hosted traditional performances, light and sound shows and exhibitions to mark the anniversary in various places.
Faith is stronger than virus in Mae Hong Son
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 17/03/2020
» As faith is stronger than coronavirus fears, the mass novice ordination ceremony known as Poi Sang Long will continue as usual this year in Mae Hong Son, despite social anxiety over the Covid-19 outbreak.
Rescuing the past
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 10/07/2019
» A team of researchers controlled a drone to take pictures of the 56m-tall bell-shaped stupa of Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan in Nakhon Si Thammarat. It slowly flew in a cycle from the base to the top of the golden spine while capturing the high-resolution images of the structure.
A majestic occasion in Surin
B Magazine, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 09/06/2019
» Loudspeakers blared luk thung music. The continuous beats of bass and drum vibrated the ground. People danced with the tune while elephants walked majestically in front of the parade, carrying monks-to-be on its back.
Full moon party at Elephant Village
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 01/05/2019
» The annual mass ordination ceremony of the Kui ethnic group in Surin will kick off in the middle of this month.