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Bangkok by the sea
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 08/02/2018
» If tourists have only a day to spend in the Thai capital and want to relax by the sea, Bang Khun Thian is a nice choice. Bang Khun Thian is a Bangkok district of which a certain part of its shoreline forms part of the Gulf of Thailand. You can enjoy a boat ride, see a mangrove forest along Phitthayalongkorn Canal, visit shrimp and blood cockle farms, and savour tasty yet cheap seafood at a homestay.
Carving out history
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 27/03/2017
» Their skilful hands focused on art pieces they were creating, and their eyes were locked on the details. Their hearts, apparently, were with HM the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who passed away on Oct 13 last year. At the Fine Arts Department's Office of Traditional Arts in Nakhon Pathom, two groups of 20 men and women from all walks of life brought out their best during a recent audition where the office recruited volunteers to help official artisans build a royal urn and coffin and sculpt statues for decorating the royal crematorium.
Thailand's Silk Road
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 09/03/2017
» The slogan, "Phra That Kham Kaen, Sounds Of Khaen (Isan Flute), Golden Shower Flowers, Hub Of Silk, Phuk Sieo Rituals, Big City, Sirindhorn Dinosaur Museum, Thailand's First Olympics Gold Medal" belongs to Khon Kaen province. This northeastern province is a centre of fine Thai silk, with silk tours being the second most popular activity among tourists. To find out more, tourists should visit its major silk production source -- Chonnabot district.
Loy Krathong celebrations
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 10/11/2016
» One of Thailand's most popular festivals, Loy Krathong, will be back although overt celebrations of events may still be toned down as a mark of respect after the passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. This year, the Full Moon of the 12th lunar month falls on Nov 14, when restrictions on festive celebrations and entertainment venues will be lifted after the first 30 days of the mourning period.
A shared Thai-European past
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 31/03/2016
» One recent sunny day, European Union diplomats and Thai journalists enjoyed a half-day bike ride in the heart of Bangkok to explore some of the many European-influenced places according to the 2016 European Heritage Map and App. This 14km biking trip combines two of the four heritage trails.
Weekend concerts at a museum
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 28/01/2016
» Every Saturday and Sunday until the end of March, the Fine Arts Department under the Ministry of Culture will host the "Music for the People" concert series at Sangkheet Sala in the compound of the National Museum Bangkok near Sanam Luang from 5-7pm.
Fertile merit-making
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 07/01/2016
» It is rare to be able to witness several major rituals at one place in one day. Fortunately, the ongoing Jim Thompson Farm tour in Nakhon Ratchasima makes it possible by simulating six rice-related ceremonies of northeastern people under the concept of "Mang Moon Bun Khao". In Isan dialect, "Mang Moon Bun Khao" reflects cultural diversity and fertility of the rice culture in the Northeast, or Isan. It reflects the close ties between rice and the local way of life, as seen in the "Heet Sibsong", or a year-long series of merit-making traditions and beliefs.
River Kwai Fair
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 03/12/2015
» The annual River Kwai Bridge and Red Cross Fair runs until Dec 7 at the River Kwai Bridge and Klib Bua Field in Muang district, Kanchanaburi. The event is held under the concept of "70 Years Of Peace in Kanchanaburi". A highlight is a light and sound show depicting the history of the bridge and the "Death Railway", which were constructed by POWs during World War II. Also, there are the Provincial Red Cross Council's shops, government agencies and public enterprises' exhibitions, concerts by famous singers and bands, a mini motor show and amusement park.
Loy Krathong in Bangkok
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 19/11/2015
» From Saturday to Nov 25, the "River Festival 2015 -- The River of Culture" will take place to celebrate the Loy Krathong Festival at seven attractions along the Chao Phraya River under the concept of "conserving waterways". The seven places are Wat Pho, Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn), Wat Prayoon, Wat Kanlaya, Tha Maharaj, Asiatique and Yod Phiman River Walk.
Her ribbons of love wind around your heart
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 12/08/2015
» To celebrate Mother's Day today, Life talks to three brave mums whose strength was the powerful driving force behind their children