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Siam Society to host tour of Buddha images at National Museum
Life, Published on 19/07/2023
» Siam Society is holding a half-day trip to visit a special exhibition of Buddha images at the National Museum Bangkok on Saturday.
Im En Ville caters to tastebuds and budgets of every kind
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 19/06/2023
» Bangkok’s “old town” is getting busier with the increasing number of cafes and restaurants opening in the area. Adding to the old town landscape is Im En Ville, a concept building.
Fraternal dialogue
Life, Published on 06/07/2022
» Reminiscent of the scene in Oscar-nominated film The Two Popes where Cardinal Julio Bergoglio (Jonathan Price) was led by the Swiss Guards up the long staircase to have audience with His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI (Anthony Hopkins) at the Apostolic Palace, a group of Buddhist monks and laymen were guided by soldiers in colourful uniform towards the private quarters in Vatican City. Dazzling and brilliant shades of yellow and saffron worn by Theravada and Mahayana delegations contrasted strongly with Renaissance frescoes decorating walls and ceilings.
Far from the madding crowds
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 13/08/2020
» While the Covid-19 pandemic and the resulting border closure has brought about considerable economic impact, not everything is bad news. At the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, which is part of the Grand Palace, the long-lost ambience of tranquillity has returned.
Rainy days & getaways
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 04/06/2020
» Interprovincial travel is now possible, although with restrictions in certain cases. Historical parks and national museums are open. Many beaches are starting to see visitors from different provinces dying for a break from the unprecedented lockdown. Still, it's going to be a long while before tourism reaches the pre-pandemic level.
Resplendent renovation
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 13/02/2020
» During the past four years, if you entered Wat Ratchabophit Sathit Maha Simaram, you would find scaffolding here and there. The lengthy renovation was to ensure the royal temple built by King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) would be in its full glory not just during its 150th-anniversary celebration, which took place recently, but also for years, or another century, to come.
Unrivalled beauty
News, Published on 02/02/2020
» Wat Rajabopit Sathit Maha Simaram, one of Thailand's key temples and a fine example of traditional architectural design, is marking its 150th year.
An aesthetic journey from old Siam to the modern day
Life, Published on 29/03/2018
» Just in time for the nostalgia craze that's hit Thailand in the past few months, the Fine Arts Department under the Ministry of Culture has brought back their highly successful exhibition, "Paen Din Thai Nai Adeed" ("Thailand's Past"), to be held indefinitely at the Siwamok Phiman Hall, on the grounds of the Bangkok National Museum.
Where royal souls reside
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 21/12/2017
» Apart from Wat Bowon Niwet, which is King Bhumibol Adulyadej's symbolic temple, Wat Ratchabophit on Ratchabophit Road is one of only two temples that enshrine his ashes. Since Nov 7, when the temple started permitting the general public to pay respects to the royal remains, many have flocked there for this purpose.
A dysfunctional family
Life, Published on 01/12/2017
» The family -- a playing field or a battlefield? For some, nostalgic memories, for others, a time to regret. Dear old dad or drunken old man? Angelic mum or a witch? Brother and sister always on your side or not? Home sweet home or runaways? Truth be told there are both.