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Splashing times ahead!
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 10/04/2026
» Songkran is one of Thailand's most cherished celebrations and Bangkok has become a world-class stage for festival revellers who want interactive experiences, contemporary creativity and the traditions of Thai New Year. As there is no reason to stop for fun at only one destination during this long holiday, here we recommend some interesting venues you can go and create your own kind of Songkran memory.
Enchanting Luang Prabang
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 18/01/2024
» Since Luang Prabang is not far from Thailand and easy to visit, I often took it for granted and looked for other destinations with fancy attractions. However, my trip to the town early last month changed my perception and made me understand why many kept telling me to go there.
A teenage shooter and accountability
Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 16/10/2023
» It is hard to believe that a shooting rampage by a teenage student, such as we see in America, would one day happen in our country.
Don't follow blindly
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 22/05/2023
» 'Never be a blind follower of people in life. Whatever people demonstrate on the outside, in reality, they may be the opposite inside."
Strange cult makes a comeback in Isan school
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 26/12/2022
» Early this month I came across an interesting news story about a school in Ubon Ratchathani that was accused of forcing its students to join the activities of a Chinese religious sect presented under the guise of dhamma training.
Curses and blessings
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 01/08/2022
» Thailand has been hit with the sixth wave of Covid-19 and fears are abound that August will see a surge of new cases as well. Many doctors are predicting that the number will peak around the end of this month.
Celebrate Songkran in the real and virtual worlds
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 13/04/2022
» Once again, this year's Songkran celebration won't see any water splashing and foam parties. But this doesn't mean we will be far from having fun.
On death and dying
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 13/12/2021
» Feelings of sadness accompany any death, even if that person is a stranger. Last month, I came across a story about the passing of a woman on social media that saddened me but made me feel glad as well.
More meditating, less talking please
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 18/10/2021
» Whenever there are reports of Buddhist monks misbehaving or violating the monastic code of conduct, we often hear comments like "They are causing a decay to the religion" and "They should be kicked out of the monastery right away".
Virtual Visakha Bucha Day
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 05/05/2020
» Tomorrow is the first Visakha Bucha Day that there won't be activities at temples for lay people to engage in. Because of the Covid-19 outbreak, the Buddhist faithful are recommended to stay home instead and show their gratitude to Lord Buddha by observing the five precepts, practising meditation, chanting and listening to online sermons.