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    A photographer princess

    Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 16/04/2019

    » Armed with her Leica camera and fixed lens, HRH Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana, the youngest daughter of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun, woke up before sunrise -- at 5am -- and rode a jeep and hot-air balloon in search of the Big Five game animals of Kenya that are hardest to shoot on foot. In tough weather conditions, dusty and humid, she captured moments in the savannahs through still and motion pictures while illustrating her quest in her personal sketchbook. She worked until twilight shed the best lighting. At night, she rested in a tent with no phone signal. This happened every day throughout her five-day journey in Kenya in May 2018.

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    Destination waterfall

    Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 13/12/2018

    » A 4 minute 36 second film clip showing the happy time spent by the young King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit at the stunning Phrom Lok Waterfall in Phrom Khiri district, Nakhon Si Thammarat province, in 1959 brings smiles and tears of joy to almost everyone who views it. This has inspired many to visit tambon Phrom Lok, which is now easy to reach by car unlike when the royal couple travelled by Jeep on a 10km dirt road.

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    Beauty and the beasts

    Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 07/11/2018

    » Once upon a time, not long before the Siamese Revolution, there was a princess who was born in a palace but had to leave home, and who lived happily ever after as an artist in a faraway land.

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    Preserving the ancient arts

    Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 22/10/2018

    » One night in Khanom district of Nakhon Si Thammarat province, 15-year-old Thanawit Kerddam brought out his best in performing a southern folk tale before numerous viewers. He provided the voices to more than 10 nang talung shadow puppets, sang along with fast-paced southern music, and occasionally slipped in jokes and current events. Although the audience from Bangkok did not understand the southern dialect, they felt the characters' emotions as the shadow puppets danced behind the white-cloth screen.

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    Flagging up respect for the nation

    Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 15/02/2016

    » Sometimes, our daily routine turns out to be an extraordinary thing for other people. So is the Thai people's daily practice to stand still and respect the national flag twice a day. Thai students must stand in front of the raised flag and sing the national anthem at 8am sharp every day. Whenever we hear the national anthem in public places, especially outdoors, we stop walking or doing other things and stand still to show our respect.

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    An artist princess

    Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 03/02/2016

    » The country's most comprehensive website to celebrate Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn's life and work has made its debut at www.wisithsilapin.org. The project is run by the Rama IX Art Museum Foundation, and supported by 60 public and private enterprises.

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    Remembering a legend

    Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 14/05/2015

    » The "Boon Bungfai Lan: Legend Of Ma Kham Lai" festival will take place at Nong Sri Charoen in Ban That, in Phen district of Udon Thani province, until the end of the month.

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    Royal apparel, inside out

    Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 05/06/2014

    » While many Thai and foreign visitors stroll around the Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles to see the hundreds of traditional costumes and other attire once donned by HM the Queen, few consider what goes on behind the scenes to ensure the beautiful displays are kept immaculate.

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