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Jingling all the way to the apocalypse
Life, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 17/12/2012
» In spite of Jingle Bells sung off-key by kindergarten children being the most frequently played Christmas tune in Bangkok department stores, I still love everything the celebration stands for _ the birth of Christ in the stable, the star and the Magi. The spiritual context is so humbling; Joseph and Mary must have been in awe of their responsibility of bringing into this world a baby who was a child of God, who was destined for such a great mission, who would experience such pain and torture, and who would save mankind.
Thousands pay last respects to beloved royal
News, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 10/04/2012
» Their Majesties the King and Queen yesterday joined thousands of mourners from all over the country and a worldwide television audience in bidding farewell to Her Royal Highness Princess Bejaratana Rajasuda.
Nation bids farewell to princess
News, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 09/04/2012
» Thailand bids farewell to HRH Princess Bejaratana Rajasuda today, with three processions to escort her royal urn from Dusit Maha Prasart Throne Hall to the cremation pyre at Sanam Luang.
Intimations of immortality
Life, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 09/04/2012
» Today is a special day of mixed feelings. On the one hand the royal cremation of HRH Princess Bejraratana Rajasuda, the only child of King Vajiravudh, Rama VI, signifies the passing of a high-ranking member of the Chakri dynasty, a reminder of an era in Thai history that is now gone.
It's all in the offerings
Life, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 23/01/2012
» Gung Hei Fat Choy! It's Chinese New Year, and perhaps many of you are lucky enough to be enjoying a bit of a holiday, not long after having celebrated the Western New Year. In a few months you'll be celebrating Thai New Year as well, but at least you'll have a bit of breathing space before then.