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A forgotten heritage
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 03/08/2023
» To the layman, Paniat is unheard of. It is an ancient town that lies in the eastern province of Chanthaburi. It sits at the foot of Khao Sa Bap, a square settlement that was once guarded by walls but levelled out, buried and forgotten to make way for an orchard village. However, the site retains remnants of Khmer culture that highlight the dynamic interaction between Siam and its neighbours.
Fine Arts Department celebrates its historic 110th anniversary
Published on 27/03/2021
» It has been 110 years since King Rama VI of Thailand graciously established the Department of Fine Arts on 27 March 1911. The department has ever since committed to firm management of the nation’s art and cultural heritage, from conservation and protection to research, development, and innovation of all works of art.
The depths of history
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 03/09/2018
» Under the calm surface a team of divers went down to the seabed, ignoring colourful coral reefs and marine life. Their intention is not leisure, but the collection of data and samples of ancient artefacts as well as parts of a ship that capsized centuries ago in the Gulf of Thailand.
Temple tantrums
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 02/10/2017
» From afar, the iconic stupas of the Temple of Dawn stand elegantly on the bank of the Chao Phraya River. But looking closely at the finer details of the famous landmark, admirers may notice a thick coat of lime plaster that almost covers decorative ceramic tiles. At some spots, ceramics are attached untidily to the central stupa, suggesting sloppy repair work.
Up from the deep
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 03/06/2014
» Now buried several metres deep under the muddy ground in a former shrimp farm in Samut Sakhon province, a millennium-old ship once sailed many oceans of the world. The vessel, 25m long, had travelled from faraway lands to transport a variety of goods to cities on this part of the Earth before it sank here during the Dvaravati period (6th-11th centuries).
The glory of the high seas
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 24/10/2013
» Nestled in the compound of the 19th century Noen Wong military camp in Chanthaburi province is the National Maritime Museum. Thailand's sole museum on maritime trade and underwater archaeology has been in operation since 1994 and also serves as the headquarters of the Fine Arts Department's Underwater Archaeology Division.
Diving into the past
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 24/10/2013
» Wearing a skin suit, fins, a scuba tank and other diving equipment, 26-year-old Pornnatcha Sankhaprasit is ready to dive down 22m into the sea to survey the Rang Khwian shipwreck site 10km off the shore of Satthahip district, Chon Buri.