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Lantern Fest in Hat Yai
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 30/04/2015
» Until the end of September, the Colours of the South International Lantern Festival is taking place at the Nakhon Hat Yai Municipal Park, Hat Yai district, Songkhla province.
Phanom Rung festival
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 19/03/2015
» From April 3-5, the annual "Walking up Phanom Rung Hill" festival will take place at Phanom Rung Historical Park, Chalerm Phra Kiat district, Buri Ram province. The fair aims to conserve local culture and promote tourism.
Weaving together Laos' cultural mix
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 12/02/2015
» When culture vultures head to the Unesco World Heritage town of Luang Prabang, they don't miss the opportunity to visit the temple Phra That Phou Si and the National Museum. However, not many visitors are aware of the Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre (TAEC), which offers a fascinating insight into Laos' diverse ethnic cultural mix.
Works in progress?
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 09/10/2014
» It was about 130 years ago that Thai Buddhists of Mon descent started making use of the sala kan parian, or "preaching pavilion", at Wat Tha Kham in the Bangkok district of Bang Khunthian. Since the pavilion was situated right next to the canal it was the first structure in the temple compound people would encounter after disembarking from their boats.
City of 11 gates
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 28/08/2014
» Situated right in the middle of Isan, the country's northeastern region, 512km from Bangkok by road, Roi Et has been a major settlement for more than 300 years. It was once called Saket Nakhon and referred to as "a large city with 11 gates and 11 vassal cities", but in modern-day terms it would be more accurately described as a medium-sized market town.
Nurturing the grassroots
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 12/06/2014
» Sprawling housing estates and the suburban campuses of several reputable universities are what Pathum Thani is best known for; plus the fact that it’s a convenient gateway to the towns and fertile farmland of the Central Plains. Even though it’s been open for more than a decade, surprisingly few people are aware that the province which borders Bangkok to the north is also the location of a vast museum set up in tribute to His Majesty the King and his lifelong mission to improve the lot of his many subjects who still scratch a living from the land.
Underwater wedding in Trang
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 06/02/2014
» From Feb 10-12, the "18th Underwater Wedding" will be held off the Trang coast under the concept of "Let your love glitter the world". Bridal couples will visit the Peninsular Botanic Gardens in Trang to plant trees, have lunch at Thumrin Thana Hotel, join a parade in the town, take part in the water-pouring ceremony at Tubthiang Park and attend a pre-wedding dinner, "Kin Niew". At night, the underwater wedding after party will be hosted by Trang Chamber of Commerce and Nok Air with concerts by singers Jo and Kong, Boy Peacemaker and bands ETC and PP Project at the provincial hall.
Seeking New Year blessings
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 16/01/2014
» Until Jan 26, visitors can pay respect to nine Buddha statues enshrined in Sutthai Sawan Throne Hall of the Front Palace, which is now the National Museum Bangkok, from 9am-4pm daily.
A modern retelling of the cloth classics
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 02/12/2013
» New creativity and age-old wisdom will find aesthetic balance next week, when the annual Jim Thompson Farm Tour in Pak Thong Chai district, Nakhon Ratchasima, begins.
Rainforest Retreat
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 07/11/2013
» Hugging the shores of the Andaman Sea, Phangnga is best known for the stunning dive sites around the Surin and Similan islands and the immaculate strands of Khao Lak. But it has much more to offer. Inland are beautiful mountains carpeted with lush vegetation, tranquil streams and waterfalls bound to impress amateur explorers, a diversity of cultures and a rich history of human settlement dating back more than a thousand years.