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The flora of Laos
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 13/09/2018
» Located on the west side of the Mekong River opposite the Lao heritage town Luang Prabang is Pha Tad Ke Botanical Garden. Opened around a year ago, the garden collects Lao plant species with the aim to conserve Laos' rich biodiversity and traditional ethnobotanical knowledge. It showcases a series of ethnobotanical gardens as well as clusters of ginger, orchids, ferns, bamboo and palms around the base of the Pha Tad Ke cliff overlooking the river.
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A beautiful responsibility
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 05/06/2017
» Immediately after the passing of King Bhumibol Adulyadej on Oct 13 last year, a team of Fine Arts Department architectural specialists began their work to design the royal crematorium. Kokiart Thongphud -- known as the trusted right-hand man of the late architect Arwut Ngernchuklin, who designed several previous royal crematoriums -- knew that the responsibility would fall on his shoulders. That night his brain began to whirl, his hands skilfully moving the pencil, rulers and paper, his eyes focusing on the details.
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A heritage of good health
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 18/02/2016
» Standing tall and graceful for more than a century in the compound of Chaophraya Abhaibhubejhr Hospital is the yellow baroque-style Chaophraya Abhaibhubejhr Building. Located about 150km from Bangkok in Prachin Buri, this mansion is more than a visual treat. It is a symbol of a person's gratitude towards the Thai monarchy and dedication to the public.
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A mountain palace
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 18/12/2014
» Anyone travelling to the south of Thailand by car or bus must have noticed a palace atop a mountain at the entrance of Phetchaburi town along Phetkasem Road. Many Thais know this place as Khao Wang, but not all of them have visited the summer palace of King Rama IV, or King Mongkut, and even known its full name, Phra Nakhon Khiri.
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New lease of life
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 30/01/2014
» Entering the recently opened Siriraj Bimuksthan Museum, next to Siriraj Hospital, is like stepping back in time. Literally. For you are entering the high-ceilinged ticket hall of the Thon Buri (Bangkok Noi) railway station, a century-old space complete with oval-shaped period benches that was preserved intact after the last passengers disembarked here in October 2003.
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