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Journeys of northern art
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 07/02/2019
» Travel is fun, especially when it can be carried out under uncommon themes. The North is charming for the beauty of its nature, art and culture. Visiting the North to learn and appreciate traditional craftsmanship is an interesting idea, inspired by the ongoing exhibition "Tracing The Fading Legacy: Stories Of Living Legends" at Raya Heritage, Chiang Mai, that will run until the end of March as a tribute to handicraft masters and teachers.
Religious countdowns
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 30/12/2016
» A number of Buddhists in Thailand will cross into the New Year tomorrow by chanting prayers at Sanam Luang, national and historical parks, shopping malls and temples nationwide as well as certain temples abroad.
Temple fair in Bangkok
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 04/06/2015
» From June 7-14, celebrations of the 150th anniversary of Wat Ratchapradit Sathitmahasimaram, King Rama IV's symbolic temple, will take place from 5-10pm on the temple grounds and in front of Saranrom Palace near the Grand Palace, Bangkok.
Boat procession in Hua Hin
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 11/09/2014
» From Sept 27-28, the "Merit Making, Boat Procession, Floating Bad Luck Away" festival will be held on the beach near the Chao Mae Tubtim Shrine in Hua Hin district, Prachuap Khiri Khan province.
Town of Honesty Fair
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 13/02/2014
» The Town of Honesty’ fair will be held at the Phanthai Norasingh Shrine in Muang district, Samut Sakhon from tomorrow to Feb 16. The aim of the two-day fair is to promote this unique cultural attraction and to honour Phanthai Norasingh – a heroic royal barge captain who begged Phra Chao Sua, a king from the Ayutthaya kingdom, to execute him instead of forgiving him after the royal barge he was captaining swerved and hit the bank of a canal.
Songkran celebrations all over Thailand
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 06/04/2012
» Songkran is a centuries-old festival which marks the beginning of the traditional Thai New Year. It is a unique fun-filled event during which we splash others with water in order to give and request a blessing.