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Rock of ages
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 14/02/2019
» The name Ang Sila (rock pond) has long rung a bell for almost every Thai household for its high-quality granite mortars. Nowadays, this tambon in Chon Buri has fewer rocks for the production of this kind of kitchen tool. Nonetheless, the community is still an interesting attraction with old temples, markets, fishing villages and the beach.
Cities of silk and elephants
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 22/11/2018
» Surin, a northeastern province, is home to the largest number of domesticated elephants in Thailand and hosts the "Surin Elephant Round-Up" every third week of November. Nonetheless, tourists can expect things other than the annual elephant festival, particularly on the newly introduced route called BuRin, abbreviated from Buri Ram and Surin. The route, being promoted by the Department of Tourism under a homestay-standardisation project, emphasises the local ways of life related to elephant-raising, silk-weaving, basketry and cultural diversity.
Exploring Sendai in festival
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 20/06/2018
» Japan-loving Thais should not miss the Toyotsu Japan Festival 2018, a Japanese lifestyle and food festival, which will be held from June 29 until July 1, 10am-9pm, at Royal Paragon Hall on the 5th floor of Siam Paragon.
Exploring Thailand in one day
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 26/04/2018
» Thirty-six years ago, the 10-year-old me felt excited to see the replicas of more than 100 historic monuments, life-sized and smaller, in one place. Many other Thai students must feel the same since one of the must-sees on any school study trip is Muang Boran (Ancient Siam) in Samut Prakan province. Nowadays, Muang Boran has become a Thai art and culture learning centre and also a popular setting for the filming of TV series and movies.
Chinese New Year festivities
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 15/02/2018
» This month, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in collaboration with Beijing commemorates the 43rd anniversary of Thai-Chinese diplomatic ties with colourful Chinese New Year festivities in major Sino-Thai communities in Bangkok and 12 provinces.
Countdown nationwide
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 28/12/2017
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) invites all to count down to the new year with the Amazing Thailand Countdown 2018 celebrations in five regions, with highlighted activities in Lampang, Sakon Nakhon, Phuket, Rayong and Kanchanaburi. The events will take place on Saturday and Sunday, from 4pm-midnight.
Flowers power
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 07/12/2017
» Until Sunday, the "Suan Luang Rama IX Flower Festival", one of the most famous flower festivals in Thailand, makes a return at Suan Luang Rama IX Park off Srinakarin Road in Prawet district from 8am-7pm.
Light and sound shows
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 13/07/2017
» Until Sept 7, tourists are welcome to a mini light-and-sound performance at Wat Sa Si in the Sukhothai Historical Park on the first Friday of each month, and on Aug 12, Mother's Day. The show starts at 7.30pm.
Chinese New Year around Thailand
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 26/01/2017
» From Jan 28 to Feb 4, colourful Chinese New Year festivities will take place at different venues in Bangkok and several other cities.
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.