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Remembering A Prince Of Art
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 29/04/2019
» After two years of temporary closure for restoration, Ban Plainern, the residence of the late Prince Narisaranuvattiwongse -- the Great Craftsman of Siam -- is today reopened for a special occasion. Every year, the Naris Foundation and the Chitrabongs family celebrate Naris Day, the prince's birthday, by opening up the residence in Bangkok's Klong Toey district to distinguished guests on April 28 and to the public all day on April 29.
Cities of silk and elephants
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 22/11/2018
» Surin, a northeastern province, is home to the largest number of domesticated elephants in Thailand and hosts the "Surin Elephant Round-Up" every third week of November. Nonetheless, tourists can expect things other than the annual elephant festival, particularly on the newly introduced route called BuRin, abbreviated from Buri Ram and Surin. The route, being promoted by the Department of Tourism under a homestay-standardisation project, emphasises the local ways of life related to elephant-raising, silk-weaving, basketry and cultural diversity.
The return of royal khon
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 26/09/2018
» The wait is over for the return of the annual khon masked dance. The much-loved performance by the Foundation for the Promotion of Supplementary Occupations and Related Techniques (Support Foundation) of HM Queen Sirikit under the Reign of King Rama IX will make a comeback at the Thailand Cultural Centre from Nov 3 until Dec 5, this time featuring an episode called The Allegiance Of Phiphek.
Performing arts for the royal funeral
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 23/10/2017
» On the grounds of Sanam Luang this Thursday, dancers will dance, puppeteers will weave their magic and singers will croon sad songs. This is the time of mourning, but there is a centuries-old tradition of the royal court to host festivities on the occasion of a royal funeral. A wide range of majestic performances will grace the stages from 6pm on the royal cremation day until early the following morning.
Santol fair in the town of monkeys
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 01/06/2017
» Until June 13, the 26th Sweet Santol And Good Products Of Lop Buri Festival will take place in front of Muang Lop Buri district office with the aim to promote local fruits and agro-tourism, and create public awareness for the conservation of agricultural resources.
Ethnic hideaway
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 11/05/2017
» Sometimes, precious things are just under our noses. So it is with Ban Phai Hu Chang, an ethnic village in the Bang Len district, Nakhon Pathom, only about 80km from Bangkok. Visitors will be able to see the local way of life and culture of the ethnic Tai Dam or Lao Song, whose ancestors migrated from Vietnam more than two centuries ago.
Don Chedi Fair
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 12/01/2017
» From Jan 18 to Feb 1, the "Don Chedi Monument Fair 2017" will take place around the Don Chedi Monument in Don Chedi district, Suphan Buri province, from 7pm-midnight. The aim is to honour King Naresuan the Great, who fought and conquered the Burmese and regained independence for the Ayutthaya Kingdom in 1584.
In honour of a king
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 22/12/2016
» From Dec 28 to Jan 3, the annual "Taksin Maharachanuson Fair" will be held together with the Red Cross Fair at King Taksin Shrine in Tak province.
Siam tulips in Suphan Buri
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 21/07/2016
» Throughout next month, the Agricultural Occupation Promotion and Development Centre in U Thong, Suphan Buri province, will celebrate National Mother's Day, Aug 12, at its Siam tulip plantation.
Lent Celebrations
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 14/07/2016
» To celebrate the start of Buddhist Lent on July 20, Buddhists nationwide have organised ceremonies which mirror their faith and local traditions.