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Culture minister: Surprisingly versatile
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/08/2011
» Daughter-in-law of Chonburi strongman Kamnan Poh, youngest female minister at 35, jumped from full-time housewife to promising politician overnight.
His Majesty the King to make birthday appearance
Published on 30/11/2011
» His Majesty the King will make a public appearance on his 84th birthday, the highlight of this year's celebrations. Photo courtesy of CM organiser public company.
Fireworks man
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 03/01/2013
» Meet Worawat Manusanun, the man who plans the fireworks display for the CentralWorld New Year countdown and many other major celebrations.
A place of royal vessels
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 07/08/2014
» This popular verse of an ancient Thai poem on the royal barge procession crosses our mind when we step into the National Museum of Royal Barges in Thon Buri and see a royal barge with the figurehead of a mythical swan. The Suphannahong Royal Barge is one of the eight stunning royal barges on display along with objects used in the procession.
Khon brought to life
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 19/09/2014
» On Arkas mountain in a dark forest full of naga (serpents) and other poisonous creatures, monkey warrior Champhuwaraj, disguised as a big black bear, storms a pavilion inside Rothan Hollow. In there he interrupts Intorachit, son of the demon King Thotsakan, during a ritual of soaking his arrow in the pool of naga venom.
The royal chariot awaits
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 25/09/2014
» Stepping into a studio at the Office of Traditional Arts in Nakhon Pathom, I was immediately in awe of the exquisite beauty of the two glittering golden chariots that were being repaired for the royal cremation of the late Supreme Patriarch.
Temple vows to defy dept renovation ban
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 20/03/2015
» Wat Kalayanamit temple has shrugged off a Fine Arts Department (FAD) directive that it stop tearing down old buildings in the temple's grounds as part of its controversial renovation plan.
Thai filmmakers find inspiration in HM the King's music
Life, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 01/05/2015
» The red carpet premiere of Kitarachanibhon, a film project initiated by Boon Rawd Brewery Co Ltd and Singha Corporation Co Ltd, will be held on May 6.
Flying with the rainmaker
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 17/07/2015
» The view above the clouds is spectacular, but this is not a leisurely flight. As the drought continues and as the water levels in dams and canals continue to decrease, Wg Cdr Maneepan Robchanachai flies his plane into the clouds, bringing hope to the land below.
A proud heritage on display
Life, Prapai Kraisornkovit, Published on 06/07/2016
» Thailand's leading mobile-phone operator, Advanced Info Service (AIS), recently celebrated the 12th anniversary of AIS Serenade, the company's loyalty programme, which features various trendy lifestyle activities exclusively designed for its customers, with the launch of its latest "Ultimate Pride" campaign. To launch the campaign, AIS Serenade took a group of privileged members to experience the "7th Arts Of The Kingdom", a unique exhibition of Thai masterpieces at the Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall.