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Chak Phra in Surat Thani
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 01/11/2012
» From now until Sunday, the southern province of Surat Thani is hosting annual religious ceremonies and traditional boat races to mark the end of the Buddhist Lent.
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.
Lost to History
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 31/07/2012
» Not many people know that centuries ago there was a royal palace in the northern province of Phitsanulok. Known as Wang Chan, it served as the royal residence for several kings of Ayutthaya, including King Naresuan the Great.
Royal Retreat
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 26/07/2012
» One hilly island on the Gulf of Thailand has the ambience of a fishing village and the reminiscence of a royal palace to offer visitors. Its name is Koh Si Chang, comprised of nine islets, situated about 12km off the coast of Si Racha in Chon Buri.
A rafting rally on the Phet River
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 20/07/2012
» The Fourth Rubber Boat Rafting Race to promote conservation along the Phet River in Phetchaburi will take place on Aug 4 from 1pm.
Stepping back in time
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 10/07/2012
» Standing tall in a tiny alley off Lan Luang Road is a two-storey wooden house with a gabled roof. Today the structure is in a sorry state, with the walls, floors and window frames all badly in need of repair.
Cherishing communities in the central region
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 06/07/2012
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand Samut Songkhram Office has launched the Eat, Travel and Cherish Community Ways of Living Project to encourage families and friends of all ages to travel together and experience the ways of life in Samut Sakhon and Nakhon Pathom.
Fading into history
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 28/06/2012
» Bangkok was once home to many artisan communities, each known for a particular art or craft, but there's been a sharp decline in the number of such neighbourhoods lately.
All set to inspire
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 24/05/2012
» A veteran player on the local advertising scene, MR Piyachatra Chatrajaya is the co-founder of In Between Communications, a public relations consultancy which has diversified into publishing. Operating as In Between Publications, this offshoot focuses on four major book categories: inspirational/family interest/educational/self-development; works that enlighten and promote spiritual growth; works of imaginative fiction (novels, short stories); and special publications on history and the royal family.
Be yond fun is faith
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 08/05/2012
» Under beautifully decorated gold lacquered parasols called tee kham were more than 30 boys donned in ancient-style Myanmar apparel and a crown being carried on the shoulders of their male relatives. They were part of a procession of hundreds of people wearing traditional Shan clothes, playing music, dancing or carrying thaiyathan (necessary things for monks). The atmosphere was lively and cheerful as the boys were about to enter monkhood in a Poi Sang Long ceremony at a temple in Mae Hong Son's Pai district.