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Going digital
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 31/08/2015
» When going to public libraries in Thailand, people imagine a gloomy atmosphere, outdated technology and over-bloated bureaucracy. The National Archives of Thailand, the official keeper of historical documents of invaluable significance, inspires the same feeling. Visitors can easily imagine the traditional process: showing ID cards, opening drawers, searching through indexes, filling in forms.
Whale watch
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 14/08/2015
» Campaigners and government agencies are determined to add the mesmerising Bryde's whale to the conserved species list
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
Literary treasures
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 09/07/2015
» The country's almost complete collection of the English and French books of the Rattanakosin period is rare to find. Luckily, these books are on view during the "Rare Book Exhibition of the Bangkok Period from 1782-1910 (King Rama I—King Rama V) from the Collection of ML Manich Jumsai" at the Siam Society, Asok Road, until Saturday.
Dolling up an old favourite
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 06/07/2015
» For 58 years, the legendary Bangkok Dolls House and Museum has preserved the sophisticated art of making cloth dolls in the form of classical Thai dancers and traditional characters. The old-school charm of the place, however, has been recently updated to meet changing times, and the display of hundreds of dolls given a facelift with help from Museum Siam and four interior architecture students from King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang. It is hoped the renovation work will attract more visitors to the long-standing private museum.
The feminine divine
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 27/05/2015
» To celebrate the 60th birthday of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, the Fine Arts Department is hosting a special exhibition, "Feminine Deities: Buddhism, Hinduism And Indigenous Cults In Thailand", at the National Museum Bangkok. The objective is to disseminate knowledge about faith and beliefs relating to women in Thailand through the ages via religious sculptures.
Some strings attached
Muse, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 23/05/2015
» Cellist and actress Kanyapas “Parn” Srinarong of the Vie Trio has been surrounded by music for as long as she can remember. She recently took the role of Chinese Empress Dowager Cixi in Cixi Taihou The Musical, which is being staged this month in Bangkok.
The return of Cixi
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 30/04/2015
» Cixi Taihou The Musical, a stage adaptation of the historical novel penned by MR Kukrit Pramoj, is back to entertain audiences next month with a change of cast.
A taxing time
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 03/02/2015
» Taxis have been in the headlines a lot lately, and most of the stories are not good news. From time to time, there are honest drivers who return valuable belongings and cash to forgetful passengers, but lately, a barrage of unpleasant taxi experiences has driven the image of this form of public transport to a new low.
Monster hit of a Musical
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 20/01/2015
» The wait is over for those wishing to watch the Broadway musical version of Beauty And The Beast. To celebrate its 20th anniversary on the stage, Disney's Beauty And The Beast, The Original Broadway Musical Spectacular, will premiere at Muangthai Rachadalai Theatre on Feb 24 and run until March 15.