• TRAVEL

  Siam tulips in the Northeast

  Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 16/06/2016

  » Until Sept 30, dok krachiao, or the Siam tulip, is in full bloom amid the sea of mist in Pa Hin Ngam National Park, Chaiyaphum province.

• LIFE

  A land steeped in history

  Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 24/05/2018

  » Ketsurang, an archaeologist, miraculously travels back in time from the present day to the reign of the Ayutthaya Kingdom's King Narai the Great (1656-1688). She enjoys the traditional way of life and the beauty of many places in Ayutthaya and Lop Buri.

• TRAVEL

  The two-coloured rivers city

  Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 21/01/2016

  » Widely known as Pak Nam Pho, Nakhon Sawan is a gateway to the North of Thailand. It holds significance in terms of history and culture aside from also being a hub of transportation and trade in the past. Besides its famous Chinese New Year celebrations, this province has hidden treasures, including local museums, a river island and the small town of Chum Saeng for visitors to explore.

• TRAVEL

  Potty about pottery

  Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 17/11/2016

  » Sometimes, precious things are just under our nose. So is Sam Khok district of Pathum Thani province. Situated about 50km from the heart of Bangkok, Sam Khok is a centuries-old community dating to the early Ayutthaya Period about 600 years ago. Much of local history and art can be learned through temple visits in this area. One-day trips are good choices because of Sam Khok's close proximity to the capital and convenient routes.

• TRAVEL

  Concert for a princess

  Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 20/08/2015

  » On Aug 29, the "Heavenly Voices For The Princess Concert" will be performed by the Viola Lovers band under the baton of Asst Prof Col Chuchart Pitaksakorn at 4.30pm at Samosorn Sevakamart Hall, Mrigadayavan Palace, in Cha-am district, Phetchaburi.

• TRAVEL

  Sermon festival in Roi Et

  Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 10/03/2016

  » The annual Bun Phawes (Phra Vessantara Sermon Listening) tradition will take place this weekend on an island in the middle of the Bung Phalanchai swamp in Muang district of Roi Et province. The tradition is held in the fourth lunar month every year as part of the Heet 12, Khong 14 (12 Traditions, 14 Norms) of the Northeast. Phra Vessantara was the Lord Buddha's most recent previous life, which was devoted to giving.

• OPINION

  Dressing up what 'Thainess' means

  Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 10/04/2015

  » It is not an overstatement to say the past two weeks have been a happy time in my life in the wake of a new trend for Thais to wear traditional costumes in everyday life. The reason is simple — I collect Thai handwoven textiles and want to wear them often.

• TRAVEL

  Lotus flowers ceremony

  Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 01/10/2015

  » From Oct 23-26, Samut Prakan's Bang Phli district will host the Rub Bua (Presentation of Lotus Flowers) ceremony, a centuries-old tradition of Thai people of Mon descent. One day before the end of Buddhist Lent, Buddhists in the area bring lotus blossoms in a boat procession along Samrong canal from Bang Phli District Office to the temple to worship Luang Phor Toh, the temple's principal Buddha statue.

• TRAVEL

  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.

• TRAVEL

  Let's go to Phu Soi Dao

  Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 14/08/2014

  » Until January next year, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)'s Phrae office invites tourists who love adventure and nature to enjoy trekking at Phu Soi Dao National Park in Uttaradit province.

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