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Remembering the literary princess
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 12/07/2017
» Fans of V. Na Pramuanmarg's novels, including Prisna, Ratnavadi and Chao Sao Khong Anond, queued and waited eagerly to purchase copies of their favourites during the "Exhibition To Commemorate HRH Princess Vibhavadi Rangsit's 40th Death Anniversary" being held in the Lifestyle Hall, Floor 2, Siam Paragon shopping complex. V. Na Pramuanmarg is the pen name of the princess who died in an attack when communist insurgents shot the helicopter in which she rode trying to bring two wounded border-patrol policemen to a hospital in Surat Thani on Feb 16, 1977.
Forever grateful
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 15/02/2017
» 'My Dearest Khun Prisna, I am now in one of the most beautiful places. Our hotel's name is 'Castello del Sole' (Castle of the Sun). Isn't it chic? The name is like one in a fairy tale. This town is so cute. It has a bright-coloured lake and nice houses on slopes. Routes and paths criss-cross the hills. Colourful flowers blossom everywhere ..."
Celebrating the old capital
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 04/01/2017
» Thon Buri turns 250 this year. For the occasion, authorities have planned a series of year-long celebrations to remember the past -- and present -- glory of the former capital of the Kingdom, whose significance to the history of Siam was momentous. Today Thon Buri is sometimes perceived as "the other side" of Bangkok, a sleepy, less glamorous district. But in truth, the area on the right bank of the river is a trove of historical riches, while its economic and cultural importance is integral to the development of the country.
A lifelong love of learning
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 01/10/2012
» At the age of 94, royal scholar Prof Prasert Na Nagara, renowned for his ability to read ancient inscriptions, still enjoys good health and goes to work at the Royal Institute every weekday. He continues to travel upcountry and abroad and strolls a couple of kilometres a day for exercise.