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Pieces of silver
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 11/12/2018
» One of Bangkok's grandest villas, once the private residence of princes, will be open to the public on Dec 15 and 16 for the "Unique Silver And Nielloware Exhibition At Chakrabongse House". As the name suggests, the exhibition features a stunning collection of silver and nielloware, as part of the release of a new book celebrating Thailand's rich heritage in these crafts. This is also a rare opportunity to visit the magnificent riverside villa of Chakrabongse House, opposite Wat Pho.
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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".
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Luminescent rite of passage
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 26/08/2014
» Anyone who gets the chance to tour the ordination hall at Wat Ratchapradit Sathitmahasimaram Ratchaworawihan, the temple chosen by King Rama IV to officially represent his reign, will surely notice the many murals depicting royal ceremonies performed during the Rattanakosin period, the era that began with the accession of King Rama 1 to the throne in 1782.
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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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Reel-Life repository
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 27/02/2014
» Housed in a replica of the long-demolished Sri Krung, the country’s first facility for recording full-length movies with soundtracks, the Thai Film Museum on Phutthamonthon Sai 5 Road celebrates the history of motion pictures in the Kingdom, from 1897 to the present day, in a most inviting, interactive fashion.
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Nature and art near the city
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 19/12/2013
» If Bangkok-based tourists have a free day to visit nearby provinces besides the perennially popular Ayutthaya, Chon Buri or Phetchaburi, Saraburi's Muak Lek district and the adjacent Pak Chong district of Nakhon Ratchasima are among good choices, especially during the cool season. Both districts are well-known for their lush scenery, variety of attractions and proximity to the capital.
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Stepping back in time
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 10/07/2012
» Standing tall in a tiny alley off Lan Luang Road is a two-storey wooden house with a gabled roof. Today the structure is in a sorry state, with the walls, floors and window frames all badly in need of repair.
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