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Of myths and legends
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 15/11/2022
» Traibhumi is a universe in the Thai novel Traibhumi Phra Ruang, which aims to encourage people to not engage in negative behaviour. In Traibhumi, there are several mythical creatures with Garuda, Ratchasee and Giant being the more well-known ones. Artist Konthorn Taecholarn, better known as Hongtae, recreated Traibhumi and its mythical creatures in his exhibition "Creatures Of Triloga". Konthorn, the director of Art of Hongtae, and his team created Triloga from their own interpretations of Traibhumi.
Celebrate the King's birthday through online art exhibition
Life, Published on 02/08/2021
» The Office of Traditional Arts at the Fine Arts Department is holding an online exhibition to mark the 69th birthday of HM King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua, via its Facebook page, until Aug 20.
Worthy of the enlightened
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 15/11/2017
» The royal cremation for King Bhumibol Adulyadej last month was a moment of historic importance. Nonetheless, another important task relating to the ceremony is still under way.
Buddhist treasure
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 05/01/2017
» When tourists visit Chiang Mai, the first temple to pop into their minds is likely to be the iconic Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. However, many forget a temple which is literally in the heart of the city -- Wat Chedi Luang Worawihan. This temple boasts Phra That Chedi Luang, the province's largest pagoda, and was once the abode of Thailand's symbolic Buddha image, the Emerald Buddha.