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A caravan of friendship
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 09/08/2018
» Travelling in a four-wheel-drive on a 2,700km route from Myanmar's old capital of Yangon through Thailand via the Dawei-Kanchanaburi border sounds tough for many. Yet, it was considered a small adventure for some 80 Myanmar and Thai people who recently took part in the "Myanmar Tourism Marketing-Tourism Authority of Thailand Heritage Trail Tourism Cross-Border Rally" because most of them love challenges.
A farewell to a memorable palace
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 10/07/2018
» To bid farewell to Bang Khun Phrom Palace before its closure, hundreds of Thais queued and waited eagerly for one last visit to the handsome palace every Saturday morning throughout last month. The palace was once home to Marshal-Admiral Prince Paribatra Sukhumbhand of Nagor Svarga (1881-1944), and later served as a public museum under the supervision of the Bank of Thailand.
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.
Vegetarian Fest
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 12/10/2017
» From Oct 19-28, the Vegetarian Festival will be celebrated nationwide, including at nine shrines in Samut Sakhon province in what is called the wai chao kao sarn (worshipping nine Chinese shrines) tradition.
Architectural splendour
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 24/07/2017
» Every Saturday morning, hundreds of people form a long queue for a visit to Bang Khun Phrom Palace. Once the home of Marshal-Admiral Prince Paribatra Sukhumbhand of Nagor Svarga (1881-1944) and now the Bank of Thailand Museum, the handsome residence has become a new attraction that draws huge interest of cultural tourists, local and international. Some of the visitors are late to the queue and have to return on another Saturday, since only 400 tickets are issued each day. From last month until the end of this year, the palace, normally open to group visits only, welcomes the public on an individual basis for the first time in decades.
Elephant fair in Surin
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 06/10/2016
» From Nov 11-22, the "Miracle Of Surin Elephants Fair 2016" will be held at the elephant show field of Surin province. The event promotes local tourism and conserves the local way of life in which people and elephants live together happily.
Treasure trove
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 22/09/2016
» Many must think it is unbelievable for a national museum to attract only 20 people each month. Sad but true, the number of visitors to the Sawanworanayok National Museum in Sukhothai's Sawankhalok district is very low because of its remote location from the city centre.
Lanna-style merit-making
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 22/09/2016
» On Oct 1-2, the Marble Temple will host the "53rd Tan Kuai Salak Chao Nua" tradition for northern people to make merit.
Sprucing up history
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 15/09/2016
» Although a new theory denies Sukhothai being the first capital of Thailand, no one can refute the fact that it was one of the most important kingdoms in Thai history. It was where the Thai language, the unique lotus bud-shaped stupas and the beautiful Sukhothai-style Buddha images were created. This year, Sukhothai Historical Park celebrates its 40th anniversary and has new sites for visitors to explore.
A new height of travelogue
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 16/06/2016
» After the success of its drama series Goodbye Ghosts! and The Most Difficult Romance, GEM television channel -- the latest entertainment channel from Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia -- will bring out the best in We Are Asia: Dean Fujioka & Friends, a travel and entertainment documentary, which will be on air every Sunday at 7.30pm on GEM Channel via TrueVisions Channel 244. The world premiere will open on Sunday.