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Chanthaburi's other gems
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 08/11/2018
» One morning during the rainy season, around 30 adventure seekers could be seen tying used tyres together. They then took these out on a raft to install them as "homes for fish" in Ban Bang Sa Kao in Chanthaburi's Laem Sing district on the Gulf of Thailand.
Preserving the ancient arts
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 22/10/2018
» One night in Khanom district of Nakhon Si Thammarat province, 15-year-old Thanawit Kerddam brought out his best in performing a southern folk tale before numerous viewers. He provided the voices to more than 10 nang talung shadow puppets, sang along with fast-paced southern music, and occasionally slipped in jokes and current events. Although the audience from Bangkok did not understand the southern dialect, they felt the characters' emotions as the shadow puppets danced behind the white-cloth screen.
The best of both worlds
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 02/08/2018
» Adam Rapa, one of the world's most celebrated crossover trumpet artists, will join the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra (TPO) and conductor Dariusz Mikulski to blur the lines between classical and jazz music in the "Crossing Over" concerts tomorrow at 7pm and on Saturday at 4pm at Prince Mahidol Hall, Salaya.
A land steeped in history
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 24/05/2018
» Ketsurang, an archaeologist, miraculously travels back in time from the present day to the reign of the Ayutthaya Kingdom's King Narai the Great (1656-1688). She enjoys the traditional way of life and the beauty of many places in Ayutthaya and Lop Buri.
The city of music and art
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 11/01/2018
» Nestled in the heart of Europe is Vienna, the federal capital of Austria. With its long history, different cultures, elegant architecture, beautiful music and top-notch cuisine, this exuberant city all year round attracts tourists -- approximately 1.5 million a year -- almost equal to its population of around 1.8 million.
Performing arts for the royal funeral
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 23/10/2017
» On the grounds of Sanam Luang this Thursday, dancers will dance, puppeteers will weave their magic and singers will croon sad songs. This is the time of mourning, but there is a centuries-old tradition of the royal court to host festivities on the occasion of a royal funeral. A wide range of majestic performances will grace the stages from 6pm on the royal cremation day until early the following morning.
Rediscovering roots
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 02/05/2017
» On the Thon Buri side of Chao Phraya River, Klong San is an old school community, a trading district since the early Bangkok period. It was the home of one of Siam's most powerful clans, the Bunnag family, and is the birthplace of the Princess Mother of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
At the edge of Bangkok
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 02/02/2016
» Food, literature, music, performances, creative workshops and social discussions -- all of this in the picturesque neighbourhood of the capital. Bangkok Edge, branded as the city's first "ideas festival", will rock the old town area of Tha Tian from noon to midnight on Feb 13 and 14, with a wide variety of activities.
As majestic as ever
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 12/11/2015
» Even more flawless than previous editions, the Support Foundation's annual khon performance impressed once again at its premiere last week. This year, the featured episode is The Battle Of Indrajit: Prommas, and the beautiful dancing, great acting, costumes and props were as splendid as in previous years -- the setting, however, was more stunning than ever.
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.