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Moulded by music
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 04/12/2017
» His trembling hands work with bamboo wood and turn it into Thai xylophone and gong wong mallets. Despite difficulties as a result of a stroke he suffered years ago, Chalor Jaichuen, one of the country's last craftsmen who still makes Thai xylophone and gong wong mallets by hand, maintains the dexterity of an expert.
Sophisticated art for royal funeral pyre
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 25/10/2017
» A funeral pyre for cremating a deceased royal is decorated with beautifully arranged flowers, carved banana stalks and fruits, and colourful papers as part of the royal paraphernalia. The funeral pyre for the royal cremation of King Bhumibol Adulyadej is more magnificent than anything ever made -- sophisticated handmade art fit for a great monarch.
Before Closure
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 28/09/2017
» Until the end of this month, people will have a last opportunity to visit the Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall before its indefinite closure for restoration work starting from Sunday.
Canal tourism
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 21/09/2017
» On Saturday and Sunday, the "Stepping Back To Canals" event will take place from 2.30-9pm at Wat Nang Ratchaworawihan in Chom Thong district, Bangkok, as part of the 250th anniversary of Thon Buri celebrations.
Dvaravati tourism
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 14/09/2017
» Until Sept 16, the "Soul Of Dvaravati Inspired By Suphan Buri" fair is being held at Wat Khao Phra Si Sanphetchayaram in U Thong district, Suphan Buri province.
Merit-making in the South
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 07/09/2017
» From Sept 14-23, the "Bun Sat Duan Sib And Red Cross" fair will be held at the Princess Mother Memorial Park (Thung Thalat) and in front of the provincial hall and Muang Nakhon Si Thammarat Municipal Office in Muang district, Nakhon Si Thammarat province. The fair has become an annual event since 1923.
A prince's life and love
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 05/09/2017
» The biographical book Katya & The Prince Of Siam, published for the first time in 1994, has been a source of knowledge and insight for Thai history buffs, and they have longed for more stories about a Siamese prince who fell in love with a Russian woman before their marriage ended sadly over a century ago. The wait is over with the recent launch of the first comprehensive exhibition and a new book on the prince's life and work.
A new look at old Hong Kong
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 17/08/2017
» As many more Thais opt to travel to South Korea and Japan due to the K-pop craze and Japan's visa exemption policies, Hong Kong, an all-time shopping and food paradise, is trying to regain its popularity by highlighting its heritage, delicacies, art and culture in the old district of Central.
Magical Thai silk
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 03/08/2017
» On Aug 19-20, the "Magic Of Thai Fabric" fair will take place at Hor Kham Luang Pavilion, the Royal Flora Ratchaphruek in Chiang Mai, to express gratitude towards Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, who supports and conserves Thai textiles and makes them internationally renowned.
A new Lanna gem
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 27/07/2017
» The Chiang Mai National Museum has a new face after four years of renovation. Reopened on June 14, it brings exhibitions to life using state-of-the-art technology and presentations, and hopes to attract younger visitors.