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Boat floating in Kanchanaburi
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 28/08/2014
» From Sept 7-9, the "Floating Boats To Drive Away Bad Luck" tradition of the Thai-Mon people will be held in front of the model of Bodh Gaya, one of four of the world's most important and scared Buddhist sites, in Sangkhla Buri district, Kanchanaburi.
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Cultural melting pot
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 15/06/2017
» Bangkok is populated by many Thais of foreign descent, a majority being Chinese. Yaowarat and Talat Noi are among the city's oldest Chinese communities. The area once boasted major ports and trading hubs, which also accommodated places of worship for Christians and Muslims in addition to temples and shrines for Buddhists of different sects.
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Under the red roof
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 06/03/2017
» For over a century, Thais have been familiar with the slang term "langkha daeng", meaning "red roof". If someone says, "go to langkha daeng", it mockingly or cruelly means, "you're crazy, just go to an insane asylum", because Thailand's first psychiatric hospital had its roof painted red. This colloquial phrase is used so widely that a Thai movie about the lives of the mentally disturbed was named Langkha Daeng and became a big hit in 1987.
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Motorcycle diaries
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 15/12/2016
» Motorcycles are among the world's most popular vehicles, but not all motorcyclists know about the history of motorcycles or the background and specificafions of models they use. Although vintage motorcycles have become popular in Thailand, non-collectors do not know old models, which are no longer for sale.
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Nocturnal indulgence
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 12/05/2016
» Thailand is one of the world's most popular tourist destinations due to its beautiful attractions, diverse culture, ways of life, delicacies and, of course, shopping venues. Night markets are a form of flea markets. They have become popular over the past few years in Bangkok because their late hours, usually from 4pm to midnight, meet the demands of customers who want to shop after school and work. In addition, the bad economy and inflation have forced consumers to opt for cheaper goods from alternative sources.
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Nine temples in Bangkok
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 25/07/2013
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand will launch a new travel programme, ''Visiting Nine Temples by the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok by Boat''. The nine temples are Wat Kanlayanamit, Wat Arun, Wat Rakhang, Wat Amarintraram, Wat Si Sudaram, Wat Kharuhabodi, Wat Rachathiwat, Wat Thevaratkunchorn and Wat Yannawa. On the way, participants will learn more about the history of cultural attractions around Rattanakosin Island from expert guides, while making merit.
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