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Chilling out in Castile
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 19/12/2013
» With chilly winters predicted for many parts of the Northern Hemisphere this year, the Iberian Peninsula, long a favourite retreat for denizens of northern Europe, holds out the prospect of milder weather (daytime temperatures rarely dropping below zero Celsius) than other parts of the continent and more bright, sunny days.
Cultural Festival in Thon Buri
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 09/01/2014
» On Monday, Feb 1, and Feb 15 and 16, the second to fifth legs of the ''Sanan Soi (Great Fun In The Alleys) Festival'' will take place at Kadeecheen Community in Thon Buri.
A king’s treasure
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 03/07/2014
» Until Aug 31, the Fine Arts Department is hosting a special exhibition, “When East Meets West: A King’s Treasure At The Front Palace”, at the Issara Vinitchai Throne Hall in the compound of the Bangkok National Museum. This exhibition tells of the life and work of King Pin Klao, who was known as the “The Second King of Siam”, who symbolically shared the throne with his brother, King Rama IV who reigned Siam from 1851-1868. It features 77 selected antiques and art pieces, as well as a number of written documents and chronicles relating to the monarch.
Works in progress?
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 09/10/2014
» It was about 130 years ago that Thai Buddhists of Mon descent started making use of the sala kan parian, or "preaching pavilion", at Wat Tha Kham in the Bangkok district of Bang Khunthian. Since the pavilion was situated right next to the canal it was the first structure in the temple compound people would encounter after disembarking from their boats.
Relentlessly ambitious Dubai
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 02/04/2015
» Over the past five decades, Dubai has rapidly grown from a small fishing village into a multicultural metropolis full of skyscrapers, shopping malls, restaurants and tourist attractions. This major port city in the United Arab Emirates, situated by the sea and desert, is halfway between Asia and Europe. It is the home of some 200 nationalities, and where old and modern cultures blend in harmony.
Ceremony of great merit
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 16/04/2015
» The Isan ceremony Boon Phaves is not known among many people outside the northeast of Thailand. Boon means merit-making and Phaves means Phra Vessantara, the Lord Buddha's most recent previous life, which was devoted to giving. The heart of this ceremony is Thes Mahachart, the delivering of sermons on the theme of "Vessantara Jataka", the life of Phra Vessantara.
In harmony with nature
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 08/10/2015
» In Kaeng Khoi district, Saraburi, 125km from Bangkok, is a lesser-known park designed in an English cottage garden style that is well on its way to becoming a role model for other public parks in terms of environmental friendliness.
Much to do in Mae Rim
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 11/02/2016
» Chiang Mai, aka the "Rose of the North", has been popular among Thai and foreign tourists for decades due to the beauty of its nature, art and culture. So has Mae Rim, one of its districts, due to its numerous natural attractions. However, several interesting attractions and activities are lesser known and sometimes overlooked.
Prawn fishing
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 23/03/2017
» Until Sunday, the "Amphawa River Prawn Fishing Tournament 2017" will take place in the Mae Klong River near King Rama II Memorial Park in Samut Songkhram province, from 10am-8pm.
Flowers power
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 07/12/2017
» Until Sunday, the "Suan Luang Rama IX Flower Festival", one of the most famous flower festivals in Thailand, makes a return at Suan Luang Rama IX Park off Srinakarin Road in Prawet district from 8am-7pm.