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A majestic display
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 25/07/2024
» In the afternoon sun, a fleet of four exquisite royal barges -- Suphannahong, Narayana Song Suban King Rama IX, Anantanagaraj and Anekajatbhujonga -- are moored at the Thonburi Naval Dockyard as 240 oarsmen train in preparation for the Royal Kathin (robe offering) ritual scheduled to take place in October.
Keeping an eye on worshippers
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 30/04/2020
» Wat Ratchabophit Sathit Maha Simaram on Fueang Nakhon Road in Bangkok's Phra Nakhon district is known for many things. Established 150 years ago under the order of King Rama V to be the symbolic temple of his reign, this important Buddhist place of worship houses the cremated remains of eight monarchs of the Chakri Dynasty and is the residence of the current Supreme Patriarch. Architecturally, the temple is a rare example of East-meets-West design, with an exterior that is distinctly Thai and interior showing strong Gothic influence.
Floral merit-making
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 06/07/2017
» To mark Asarnha Bucha and Khao Phansa days, special activities will be held at a number of Buddhist temples in Bangkok from Saturday to Monday.
Steampunk special
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 23/03/2017
» Sometimes, people wish they could turn back the clock to the "good old days". Thus visiting ancient places and collecting antiques is trendy, especially in Thailand.
Back in time
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 22/09/2016
» Once the capital city of the Burmese kingdom, Ava, or Inwa as it is known today, is rather quiet with only a handful of tourists visiting. But its well kept treasures are worth exploring.
The only way to see Ayutthaya
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 08/09/2016
» The historical park of Ayutthaya, packed with its cultural treasure, is worthwhile to visit. Slowly roaming the park by bicycle seems to be the most relaxing way to explore the old capital.
River temples by a free boat
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 30/07/2015
» It was both a sunny and rainy day in Nonthaburi province. Sprays of water were sprinkling our skin as a chartered boat whisked us down the Chao Phraya River around Koh Kret, an island where the descendants of Mon immigrants during the Thonburi period live and still maintain their Mon culture. Throughout this five-hour trip, we hopped on and off the boat to visit 10 temples on and around Koh Kret during the Nonthaburi Provincial Administration Organisation's annual boat excursion project. The PAO provides two free five-hour boat trips per day on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays until the end of September. Temples on the list feature good examples of the Ayutthaya and Rattanakosin periods' architecture, art and murals.
Remembering the importance of community
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 06/11/2014
» Situated in the two old buildings of Thailand's first school for printing press operators near Phra Sumen Fort in Bangkok, is the Pipit Bang Lamphu Museum.
The royal chariot awaits
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 25/09/2014
» Stepping into a studio at the Office of Traditional Arts in Nakhon Pathom, I was immediately in awe of the exquisite beauty of the two glittering golden chariots that were being repaired for the royal cremation of the late Supreme Patriarch.
More than teak
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 15/05/2014
» Nestled in the compound of Wat Devaraj Kunchorn Voraviharn in Dusit district, the Golden Teak Museum stands tall and graceful upon 59 big teak pillars that date back almost 500 years.