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  • LIFE

    Remembering A Prince Of Art

    Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 29/04/2019

    » After two years of temporary closure for restoration, Ban Plainern, the residence of the late Prince Narisaranuvattiwongse -- the Great Craftsman of Siam -- is today reopened for a special occasion. Every year, the Naris Foundation and the Chitrabongs family celebrate Naris Day, the prince's birthday, by opening up the residence in Bangkok's Klong Toey district to distinguished guests on April 28 and to the public all day on April 29.

  • TRAVEL

    Away Pranburi Beach Resort

    Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 25/04/2019

    » Brought under the Away chain in November 2018, this four-star property features 48 guest rooms, suites and villas. Under its theme of nature and simplicity, the place is suitable for those wishing to relax and get away from the bustle of city life. Guests can enjoy cycling and kayaking as well as afternoon tea boat tours.

  • THAILAND

    Rock of ages

    Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 14/02/2019

    » The name Ang Sila (rock pond) has long rung a bell for almost every Thai household for its high-quality granite mortars. Nowadays, this tambon in Chon Buri has fewer rocks for the production of this kind of kitchen tool. Nonetheless, the community is still an interesting attraction with old temples, markets, fishing villages and the beach.

  • TRAVEL

    Journeys of northern art

    Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 07/02/2019

    » Travel is fun, especially when it can be carried out under uncommon themes. The North is charming for the beauty of its nature, art and culture. Visiting the North to learn and appreciate traditional craftsmanship is an interesting idea, inspired by the ongoing exhibition "Tracing The Fading Legacy: Stories Of Living Legends" at Raya Heritage, Chiang Mai, that will run until the end of March as a tribute to handicraft masters and teachers.

  • TRAVEL

    Northern star rising

    Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 24/01/2019

    » Riding on a horse-drawn carriage around the downtown of Lampang province is like travelling back in time. Nonetheless, this "town of horse-drawn carriages" is famous not only for the old-style travel mode, temples and bowls with chicken motifs. It has just begun to promote its community tourism, artistic, romantic and challenging destinations and street festivals under the new campaign "Lampang: Dream Destination".

  • LIFE

    Remembering a revered monk

    Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 11/01/2019

    » To commemorate the 149th anniversary of the birth of the venerable late monk Phra Ajarn Mun Bhuridatta Mahathera, or Luang Pu Mun, which falls on Jan 20, nine Buddhist temples in Bangkok, the North and the Northeast will host a range of activities, including merit-making and dhamma practice, from Jan 17-21.

  • LIFE

    Going green

    Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 03/01/2019

    » When people talk about Koh Yao, an unspoiled island off Phangnga province, many think of the popular Koh Yao Noi. As a matter of fact, Koh Yao consists of two islands -- Koh Yao Yai (big long island) and Koh Yao Noi (little long island) and is widely known as a paradise for holiday makers. Tourists can enjoy swimming, snorkelling or scuba diving in the sea, birdwatching and kayaking in mangroves, cycling and even rock-climbing.

  • THAILAND

    Making the most of the land

    Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 05/12/2018

    » King Bhumibol Adulyadej passed away in October 2016 and left behind countless legacies for his people, including over 4,000 royal projects. To keep the royal principles and practices going -- especially the sufficiency-economy philosophy -- a group of more than 20 academics, led by Asst Prof Phichet Sowitthayasakun of King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL), is establishing the Institute of Sufficiency Economy Philosophy (ISEP) to teach "the King's principles".

  • TRAVEL

    Loy Krathong

    Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 22/11/2018

    » One of Thailand's most popular festivals, Loy Krathong, is being held nationwide. This year, the Full Moon of the 12th lunar month falls today. Here are some of the celebrating venues.

  • THAILAND

    Cities of silk and elephants

    Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 22/11/2018

    » Surin, a northeastern province, is home to the largest number of domesticated elephants in Thailand and hosts the "Surin Elephant Round-Up" every third week of November. Nonetheless, tourists can expect things other than the annual elephant festival, particularly on the newly introduced route called BuRin, abbreviated from Buri Ram and Surin. The route, being promoted by the Department of Tourism under a homestay-standardisation project, emphasises the local ways of life related to elephant-raising, silk-weaving, basketry and cultural diversity.

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