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Flower fest in Buri Ram
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 15/12/2016
» Until February next year, visitors can enjoy the beauty of tulip flowers and several cool climate flowers at the "Tulip Of Siam" festival at Play La Ploen flower garden in Khu Muang district, Buri Ram province.
Learning local history
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 03/11/2016
» Located in Muang district, Phitsanulok province, almost 400km from Bangkok, the Chan Palace History Centre is south of the archaeological site Chan Palace -- the royal residence for several kings and princes of Ayutthaya, including King Naresuan the Great. As part of the conservation and development of the Chan Palace Project, it exhibits background stories of Phitsanulok and Chan Palace.
Conserving history
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 27/10/2016
» To disseminate knowledge of archaeology for conserving historic sites and to ensure the fine mutual existence of humans and ancient sites, the Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Anthropology Centre and the French School of Asian Studies (EFEO) will host a photo exhibition and academic seminar entitled "People And Ancient Sites" at the centre in Taling Chan district, Bangkok, Nov 3-23.
The art of the craft
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 06/10/2016
» When it comes to cultural attractions relating to Her Majesty the Queen's royal projects, the Support Foundation's Bang Sai Handicraft Centre in Bang Sai district, Ayutthaya province, may first come to many people's minds. However, the nearby Si Bua Thong Handicraft Centre in Ang Thong province is also worth a visit because you will be able to see the embroidery of khon mask dance costumes, the production of the rare pha yok (traditional silk brocades) and khon masks for the annual Royal Khon Performance there.
A Queen in Thais' hearts
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 01/09/2016
» A queen left this world 31 years ago, but is still remembered and revered by many Thais due to her sweet serenity and strength. She stood by her husband King Prajadhipok (Rama VII) during good and hard times. The new version of the "Biography of Her Majesty Queen Rambhai Barni Exhibition" was recently opened at the King Prajadhipok Museum near Phan Fah intersection.
A hidden gem
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 25/08/2016
» Along a stretch from Lan Luang Road to Nakhon Sawan Road, less than 500m from Phan Fa Bridge, is the Nang Loeng Community. Its former name is E-Loeng, named after the oversized Mon-style jars.
A Hidden Treasure
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 11/08/2016
» Nestled by the Lop Buri River and west of Phra Narai Ratchaniwet Palace in Muang, Lop Buri, is Wat Choeng Tha. Apart from its long history dating to around 300 years ago, this temple boasts several important structures along with Hor Sophon Silp Museum.
The Queen's aspirations
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 10/08/2016
» Her Majesty Queen Sirikit will turn 84 on Friday. For the 66 years of her queenship, Her Majesty has worked tirelessly side by side with His Majesty the King for Thais' better living, and one of her greatest inspirations and role models has been Queen Savang Vadhana, the Queen Grandmother.
Little puppet master
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 27/06/2016
» Last month, hundreds of people were enjoying the traditional southern Thai shadow puppet performance known as nang talung. At a show at Ratchadamnoen Contemporary Art Centre in Bangkok, they were mesmerised by the puppeteering, singing and dubbing skills of Thailand's youngest nang talung performer, Sakon Suwannakhot. This nine-year-old boy from Phra Phrom, Nakhon Si Thammarat, started practising the art at the age of seven. Today, he is the puppet master of a seven-member troupe under the Talung Dharma Youth Project of Wat Phra Phrom.
Siam Tulip fest in Buri Ram
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 02/06/2016
» The "Siam Tulip Festival" is being held and will last until August at Play La Ploen Flora Park in Khu Muang district, Buri Ram province. Visitors will be able to see more than 10 kinds of Siam Tulip, or dok krajiao, including white, pink, red and green ones, learn how to grow this kind of plant, and taste and buy Thai desserts prepared from Siam Tulip.