• 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

  Siam tulips in Suphan Buri

  Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 21/07/2016

  » Throughout next month, the Agricultural Occupation Promotion and Development Centre in U Thong, Suphan Buri province, will celebrate National Mother's Day, Aug 12, at its Siam tulip plantation.

• OPINION

  Precious lessons for protecting our nature

  Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 13/06/2016

  » Last week, there was good and bad news about the environment. I learnt a lot about environmental protection measures during my June 6-7 visit to Japan's Yakushima Island, of which 20% of the total area is registered as a World Natural Heritage Site by Unesco. Later on June 9, I was happy to hear that various groups of people planted trees on some parts of deforested land in Nan and many other Thais planted trees elsewhere and also at home.

• LIFE

  Five shades of beauty

  Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 14/01/2019

  » Many Thais know and love Chinese blue and white porcelain. Yet, another kind of Chinese ceramics called Bencharong, literally meaning "five colours", is not so popular although it was custom-made in China for Siam.

• 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".

• TRAVEL

  Berries Fair

  Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 08/02/2018

  » From Feb 9-11, the "17th Samoeng Strawberry Festival" will take place around the Samoeng District Office in Chiang Mai province.

• TRAVEL

  A tale of two canals

  Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 07/09/2017

  » Though the old way of life and nature in the heart of Bangkok is a rare sight, not far from BTS Phra Khanong is a small pier where one can board passenger boats or hire long-tailed boats to travel to several religious and cultural attractions along two canals -- Klong Phra Khanong and Klong Prawet Burirom.

• TRAVEL

  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.

• TRAVEL

  Sprucing up history

  Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 15/09/2016

  » Although a new theory denies Sukhothai being the first capital of Thailand, no one can refute the fact that it was one of the most important kingdoms in Thai history. It was where the Thai language, the unique lotus bud-shaped stupas and the beautiful Sukhothai-style Buddha images were created. This year, Sukhothai Historical Park celebrates its 40th anniversary and has new sites for visitors to explore.

• OPINION

  For biosafety or business?

  Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 27/11/2015

  » Questions about food safety and stability in Thailand have arisen after the Cabinet on Tuesday approved the draft law on biosafety to legalise and regulate genetically modified organisms (GMOs). If endorsed by the National Legislative Assembly, this draft will become effective a year after being published in the Royal Gazette.

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