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Angel delight is a passing fad
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 28/01/2016
» Angel child dolls, or luk thep in Thai, have become widely known since the middle of last year and increasingly popular, especially among those in the entertainment business who believe the dolls bring them good fortune. The trend for luk thep -- dolls with added spirits of angels that are believed to have the power to fulfill the wishes of their owners -- has become a centre of criticism since a number of owners treat their dolls as if they are real infants in public.
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Paradise lost — materialised and monetised
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 03/02/2015
» I recently had a great time in the World Heritage Site of Luang Prabang, Laos.
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Thai culture goes digital
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 08/11/2017
» Visiting historical museums and official cultural websites in Thailand was boring in the past, but not anymore. In accordance with the government's Thailand 4.0 policy, the Ministry of Culture has upgraded art and cultural learning sources, with Culture Minister Veera Rojpojchanarat announcing the change last month.
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A museum goes hi-tech
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 24/11/2016
» Visiting historical parks and museums may have been boring in the past, but not anymore. Equipped with a full-form multimedia system, the Phra Nakhon Khiri National Museum, or Khao Wang, in Phetchaburi province, is ready to welcome and educate visitors both in person and online.
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Religious countdowns
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 30/12/2016
» A number of Buddhists in Thailand will cross into the New Year tomorrow by chanting prayers at Sanam Luang, national and historical parks, shopping malls and temples nationwide as well as certain temples abroad.
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Animal rights should be human instinct
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 18/11/2014
» Day after day, I hear sad stories about tortured or abandoned animals and shed tears. With a weary heart, I have long hoped Thailand would pass a law to combat animal torture and ensure proper care for animals. Fortunately, the long fight for animal rights is almost over, as the draft law on animal protection passed all three readings by the National Legislative Assembly last week.
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The history of coins
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 25/09/2014
» When it comes to visiting museums, especially museums on old coins in Thailand, many people think about boring presentations using glass cabinets to display money from various ages. Yet, the newly-opened Coin Museum near Sanam Luang is an exception due to the use of modern technology and interactive multimedia. Located on the same plot of land as the former Royal Mint Factory, this Treasury Department-owned museum is a perfect place to portray the history of coins.
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Nurturing the grassroots
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 12/06/2014
» Sprawling housing estates and the suburban campuses of several reputable universities are what Pathum Thani is best known for; plus the fact that it’s a convenient gateway to the towns and fertile farmland of the Central Plains. Even though it’s been open for more than a decade, surprisingly few people are aware that the province which borders Bangkok to the north is also the location of a vast museum set up in tribute to His Majesty the King and his lifelong mission to improve the lot of his many subjects who still scratch a living from the land.
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Echoes of a Storied Past
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 12/09/2013
» Kanchanaburi has long been a popular destination for day-trippers. Legions of tourists, both local and foreign, regularly make the short trip from Bangkok to visit scenic Sai Yok Waterfall and remnants of the infamous Death Railway like Hellfire Pass and the renamed "Bridge On The River Kwai". But astonishingly few visitors venture into the oldest section of this laid-back town which boasts some fine examples of architecture, well-preserved buildings dating from just before World War II right back to the mid-19th century.
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Saving man's best friend from the butchers
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 04/12/2012
» Hundreds of dogs crammed into tiny cages on trucks or boats travelling across the border and the Mekong River have been a common sight over the past few years. They were on their way to dog meat markets and restaurants in Vietnam via Laos.
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