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A gathering of treasures
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 02/08/2016
» To celebrate the 70th anniversary of HM the King's accession to the throne and the 84th birthday of HM the Queen this year, the Fine Arts Department is hosting an exhibition called "Reverence For The Buddha Relics On Auspicious Occasion Of The 70th Anniversary Of The Enthronement Of HM The King" until Oct 30 in the Phutthaisawan Throne Hall, National Museum Bangkok, near Sanam Luang.
Weaving a legacy
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 16/07/2013
» Her face and hands are full of lines and wrinkles, but her memory is still sharp. Nguan Sermsri, of tambon Ban Puek in Chon Buri province is still teaching others how to weave the rare Ang Sila cotton textiles at the ripe old age of 93. Six months ago, she was the only Ang Sila cotton weaver in Thailand. But since then, the ancient art has been revived and passed on to a number of local women.