• THAILAND

  The spectral art

  Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 09/04/2019

  » Sexy women, ghosts, simplistic plot, tendency to be naughty and violent. These are the stereotypical characteristics people have come to associate with the old-school Thai-style pulp comics that are close to disappearing from the market.

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  The khon spectacle is merrier than ever

  Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 20/11/2018

  » The Support Foundation's annual khon performance never fails to entertain its audience. This year's instalment is a hugely enjoyable production of The Allegiance Of Phiphek episode from the Ramakien. The acting, dancing, costumes and props are as impressive as ever. And while the production may be restricted to a slightly more economical setting, this has been compensated for with funnier dialogue, including plenty of satirical gags riffing on current events.

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  The return of royal khon

  Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 26/09/2018

  » The wait is over for the return of the annual khon masked dance. The much-loved performance by the Foundation for the Promotion of Supplementary Occupations and Related Techniques (Support Foundation) of HM Queen Sirikit under the Reign of King Rama IX will make a comeback at the Thailand Cultural Centre from Nov 3 until Dec 5, this time featuring an episode called The Allegiance Of Phiphek.

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  Outing extraordinaire

  Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 25/04/2019

  » Less than 40km from the capital and packed with an assortment of attractions, Nakhon Pathom's districts of Nakhon Chai Si and Phutthamonthon (the latter neighbouring Bangkok's Thawi Watthana district) are a great destination for a day trip.

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  The magnificence of the Mughals

  Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 02/05/2019

  » As the first rays of light began to illuminate the Taj Mahal, the stunning white marble mausoleum seems to change colour to light yellow. It is a breathtaking sight that dozens of visitors, including the writer and her travel companions, try to capture on camera.

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  Where to observe and pay respect

  B Magazine, Published on 05/05/2019

  » On the auspicious occasion of the royal coronation ceremony of His Majesty the King, here's a roundup of exhibitions and events taking place around town for all Thai citizens to show their loyalty and admiration of the King's graciousness.

• THAILAND

  Misty mornings

  Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 04/04/2019

  » Roosters crowed an hour before dawn. Since every family in the hilly village of Ban Huay Tong Kor (also spelled Ban Huai Tong Ko) in Mae Hong Son raised chickens, the cry was pretty loud and seemed to be nonstop. It could wake up even those drunk on local rice wine from the night before.

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  Timeless treasures

  Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 11/04/2019

  » Like every time I went to Si Sa Ket, I dropped by Khao Phra Wihan National Park again on my latest visit to the northeastern province. As always, the sunrise at Pha Mo E Daeng, the cliff that is one of the park's top attractions, was a refreshing sight. During the rest of the trip, however, I came to realise that Si Sa Ket has much more to offer than Khao Phra Wihan.

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  Mystical ties

  Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 28/02/2019

  » Before the Sun rose over the Pattani River, one community in the city of Pattani were widely awake or perhaps didn't sleep from the night before. The old quarter was known as Chinatown Pattani. Last Tuesday, it was crowded with thousands of people from many parts of the country as well as visitors from Malaysia. They came to join the annual celebration of Chao Mae Lim Ko Nieo, the revered Chinese goddess.

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  Seeds of the revolution

  Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 21/02/2019

  » Fluttering flags of Thailand and Vietnam can be seen from afar while driving on Road 115 to Ban Dong, in Muang district.

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