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A closer look at a royal study centre
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 26/10/2017
» A full year has passed but millions of Thais still mourn the loss of beloved monarch King Bhumibol Adulyadej who had dedicated much of his seven-decade reign to improving the living conditions of Thai people across the country through almost 4,000 projects.
A monarch's vision
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 12/10/2017
» More than 30 years ago, the treeless hill of Khao Chi On in Chon Buri was dry and barren. The lack of natural water adversely affected the farmers in Sattahip and Bang Lamung areas. When the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej made royal visits to Wat Yansangwararam, a Buddhist monastery under the royal patronage of the king, he took note of the farmers' misery.
Reawakening history
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 28/09/2017
» An old Sino-Portuguese style house has been renovated over the past two years and turned into a museum. Although it has not officially opened, visitors to Songkhla old town can stop by Ban Nakhon Nai to explore the house and private collections.
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.
Fun and danger in Suphan Buri
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 21/09/2017
» Khao Phra, a hill in Suphan Buri's Doem Bang Nang Buat district, will be the venue of the first round of the Thailand Gravity Series 2017 set to take place this weekend. If you plan to participate in the event or wish to try this downhill track someday, read on and you'll find tips on how to be fast and safe on this racecourse.
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 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.
New Chon Buri zoo zone
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 17/08/2017
» The zone is home to 45 animals in 13 categories, including red-shanked douc langurs, yellow-throated marten, Malayan gharial, Malayan tapir and Siamese fireback pheasant. There are also many types of trees and plants of tropical rainforest, dry evergreen forest and mixed deciduous forest.