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The art of rebirth

Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 22/09/2025

» When Thirasak Tanapatanakul was worldwide co-chairman and chief creative officer at an advertising agency, his creativity led the agency to win many prestigious international awards including the Cannes Lions, D&AD Pencils and Clio Awards.

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Beyond the Buddha

Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 01/05/2024

» As a traveller and photographer, Kamthorn Paowattanasuk enjoys visiting temples. While most people like to take photos at famous spots or with well-known sculptures, Kamthorn is interested in temple structures repaired using substitute materials. For example, what used to be a sermon hall made from wood was replaced with cement because wood is too expensive. In another temple, wooden handrails in an ordination hall and the temple gates were replaced with alloy.

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Thousands, some in trance, pay homage to sacred Thai tattoo master

Reuters, Published on 24/03/2024

» NAKHON PATHOM: Thousands of devotees, some in a state of trance, gathered at a Buddhist temple on the outskirts of Bangkok renowned for sacred tattoos known as Sak Yant, paying their respects to a revered monk who mastered the practice and seeking purification.

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The flight of the Eagle Hunters

Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 28/11/2023

» Ten years ago, photographer Jatenipat Ketpradit, also known as JKBoy, embarked on a journey to Mongolia to capture portraits of the Eagle Hunters Tribe. Accompanied by a local guide, Jatenipat had to go door to door to search for members of the clan as only a few still make a living from the profession these days.

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Thailand's forgotten palace

Life, Chairat Chongvattanakij, Published on 06/11/2023

» From the vantage point of the 21st century, the tumultuous and transitional Thon Buri period (1767-82) in Thailand's history seems to be eclipsed by both the lost splendour of ancient Ayutthaya and the palpable grandeur of the ensuing Rattanakosin period.

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Harnessing heritage

Life, \Chairat Chongvattanakij, Published on 09/10/2023

» Consecrated by rich history and exalted by the faith of its local community, Wat Prayurawongsawas (known colloquially as Wat Prayoon) inspires awe with the grandeur of its towering Phra Borommathat Maha Chedi (principal stupa), whose pleasing bell-shaped proportions find glorifying aesthetic resonance in the 18 subsidiary stupas that punctuate the encircling gallery.