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THAILAND

Temple tour group discovers ancient sandstone

News, Supapong Chaolan, Published on 06/06/2024

» SURAT THANI: An ancient sandstone has been found in the grounds of a temple in Chaiya district, which experts believe dates from the time of the Srivijaya Kingdom.

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THAILAND

Lop Buri stone carvings attract attention

Post Reporters, Published on 30/12/2023

» LOP BURI: A historical site containing ancient stone carvings has been discovered in the Khao Puang mountain range in Phatthana Nikhom district.

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THAILAND

Dig uncovers four stone lintels at Hindu temple

News, Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 15/07/2023

» NAKHON RATCHASIMA: Four stone lintels carved in the Old Khmer style dating back to the 11th or 12th century have been found at an archaeological site in Prasat Ban Bu Yai in this northeastern province.

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TRAVEL

Abode of the gods

Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 04/08/2022

» Cicadas sang a chorus as the forest opened out. I peered into the darkness and traced the distant contour of a monumental religious complex, a remarkable feat of human civilisation. Keyed up with my first visit, I crossed a floating bridge, a soon-to-be-dismantled construction, over a large moat in the midst of lush vegetation. Before dawn, I arrived at Angkor Wat.

LIFE

Frolicking in Korat

Life, Apinan Poshyananda, Published on 14/03/2022

» Postponed since 2020 due to Covid-19, Thailand Biennale had a grandiose opening last December in Pak Chong and Phimai in Nakhon Ratchasima. Held under the themes of "Butterflies Frolicking On The Mud: Engendering Sensible Capital", "Nature Reigns Supreme In The World. Art Is Having Freedom In One Self" and "Soeng Sin Thin Ya Mo" (Celebration Of Art In The Land Of Ya Mo), the Office of Contemporary Art and Culture (OCAC), Ministry of Culture and Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) co-hosted the events with a budget of over 120 million baht.

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THAILAND

Stolen artefacts returned from San Francisco museum

Published on 01/06/2021

» A welcoming ceremony was held in Bangkok on Monday to mark the return of two ancient hand-carved artefacts that were stolen decades ago and smuggled out of the country to the United States.

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WORLD

Afghans recall Taliban's destruction of famed Buddha statues

AFP, Published on 09/03/2021

» BAMIYAN, Afghanistan: Afghanistan's giant Buddhas stood watch over the picturesque Bamiyan valley for centuries, surviving Mongol invasions and the harsh environment until the Taliban arrived with an apocalyptic worldview that did not care about one of the great wonders of antiquity.

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WORLD

Saving Angkor Wat: Cambodia's ninja gardeners tame jungle

AFP, Published on 02/11/2020

» SIEM REAP, Cambodia: Stacking a ladder against the towering spires of Cambodia's archaeological marvel Angkor Wat, Chhoeurm Try gingerly scales the temple's exterior to hack away foliage before it damages the ancient facade.

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Ancient history

Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 02/03/2017

» Two-and-a-half centuries have passed since the fall of the Ayutthaya Kingdom. The old palace and numerous temples are in ruins and it is hard for people to imagine what the architecture and religious art was like in the past. Fortunately, Thailand still has a "living Ayutthaya" in Phetchaburi province.

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Potty about pottery

Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 17/11/2016

» Sometimes, precious things are just under our nose. So is Sam Khok district of Pathum Thani province. Situated about 50km from the heart of Bangkok, Sam Khok is a centuries-old community dating to the early Ayutthaya Period about 600 years ago. Much of local history and art can be learned through temple visits in this area. One-day trips are good choices because of Sam Khok's close proximity to the capital and convenient routes.