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Some strings attached
Muse, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 23/05/2015
» Cellist and actress Kanyapas “Parn” Srinarong of the Vie Trio has been surrounded by music for as long as she can remember. She recently took the role of Chinese Empress Dowager Cixi in Cixi Taihou The Musical, which is being staged this month in Bangkok.
Friends across the border
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 21/05/2015
» Last week was the third time I have visited Myanmar in the last three years. There have been a few changes caused by the influence of materialism and capitalism, but things seem fine, in general.
Remembering a legend
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 14/05/2015
» The "Boon Bungfai Lan: Legend Of Ma Kham Lai" festival will take place at Nong Sri Charoen in Ban That, in Phen district of Udon Thani province, until the end of the month.
Lantern Fest in Hat Yai
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 30/04/2015
» Until the end of September, the Colours of the South International Lantern Festival is taking place at the Nakhon Hat Yai Municipal Park, Hat Yai district, Songkhla province.
Krabi's hidden wonder
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 07/04/2015
» Krabi's reputation as a tourist destination on the Andaman coast needs no promotion. But apart from its famous beaches and islands, the province has several important archaeological sites, including the oldest site in Thailand and Asia, the Lang Rongrien Rockshelter. A recent Fine Arts Department trip to Krabi revealed the significance of these archaeological sites as well as man's impact on them.
Phanom Rung festival
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 19/03/2015
» From April 3-5, the annual "Walking up Phanom Rung Hill" festival will take place at Phanom Rung Historical Park, Chalerm Phra Kiat district, Buri Ram province. The fair aims to conserve local culture and promote tourism.
Chinese New Year around Thailand
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 12/02/2015
» From Feb 12-28, colourful Chinese New Year festivities will take place at different venues in Bangkok and 11 other cities nationwide.
Free boat rides to temples
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 22/01/2015
» Every weekend and on public holidays, two free five-hour boat trips to nine temples on and around Koh Kret in Nonthaburi province will be held per day for those wanting to know more about the way of life, art and culture of this province. The nine temples on the list are Wat Yai Sawang Arom, Wat Bang Chak, Wat Saothong Thong, Wat Phai Lom, Wat Poramaiyikawart, Wat Chimphlee, Wat Klang Kret, Wat Choeng Len and Wat Saeng Siritham. Those wishing to join the trip can take free tickets in front of the ordination hall of Wat Yai Sawang Arom before the morning trip which begins at 10.30am and the afternoon trip which starts at noon. To get to Wat Yai Sawang Arom, you can either take buses No.18, 203 or 69 to Soi Tha It and take a taxi or a motorcycle taxi to the temple or drive to the temple inside Soi McDonald on Ratchaphruek Road in Pak Kret district.
Annual festival in Phetchaburi
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 15/01/2015
» Until Jan 23, the annual Phra Nakhon Khiri-Muang Phet Fair will be held at King Rama IV Memorial Park at the foot of Phra Nakhon Khiri, or Khao Wang, in Muang district, Phetchaburi province. The event is being organised to honour King Rama IV and marks the 156th anniversary of Phra Nakhon Khiri, his summer palace.
Time for action against 'troublemaking' Chinese
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 18/12/2014
» The series of troubles and embarrassments caused by Chinese tourists over the past few years has continued, but never fails to take me by surprise.