• THAILAND

  The return of royal khon

  Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 26/09/2018

  » The wait is over for the return of the annual khon masked dance. The much-loved performance by the Foundation for the Promotion of Supplementary Occupations and Related Techniques (Support Foundation) of HM Queen Sirikit under the Reign of King Rama IX will make a comeback at the Thailand Cultural Centre from Nov 3 until Dec 5, this time featuring an episode called The Allegiance Of Phiphek.

• TRAVEL

  Flower fair in the capital

  Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 18/01/2018

  » From Feb 2-4, the "NaiLert Flower & Garden Art Fair", one of Thailand's most prestigious floral events, will take place at the Park of Nai Lert in the heart of Bangkok from 9am-8pm.

• LIFE

  Performing arts for the royal funeral

  Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 23/10/2017

  » On the grounds of Sanam Luang this Thursday, dancers will dance, puppeteers will weave their magic and singers will croon sad songs. This is the time of mourning, but there is a centuries-old tradition of the royal court to host festivities on the occasion of a royal funeral. A wide range of majestic performances will grace the stages from 6pm on the royal cremation day until early the following morning.

• TRAVEL

  Ghost festival in Loei

  Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 15/06/2017

  » From June 24-26, the annual Phi Ta Khon (Ghost Masked Dance) and Bun Luang (Bun Phaves) traditions will take place in several temples of Dan Sai district, Loei province, especially Wat Phon Chai, a royal temple.

• TRAVEL

  Buddhist fair in the South

  Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 09/02/2017

  » To commemorate Makha Bucha Day on Saturday, the annual "Robe Presentation To Phra That Muang Nakhon" fair will be held at Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan in Muang district, Nakhon Si Thammarat province, until Saturday.

• TRAVEL

  Siam tulips in the Northeast

  Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 16/06/2016

  » Until Sept 30, dok krachiao, or the Siam tulip, is in full bloom amid the sea of mist in Pa Hin Ngam National Park, Chaiyaphum province.

• TRAVEL

  King Rama II Day

  Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 05/02/2015

  » This weekend, the "King Rama II Memorial Day" fair will be held at the King Rama II Memorial Park in Amphawa district, Samut Songkhram, to honour his contributions to Thai art and culture. King Rama II (1767-1824) penned several poems, books and plays, created various pieces of artwork and supported arts, culture and literature in general.

• TRAVEL

  Ayutthaya Heritage Fair

  Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 11/12/2014

  » From tomorrow to Dec 21, the annual "Yor Yot Ying Fah, Ayutthaya Moradok Lok Fair" will take place at the Ayutthaya Historical Park to commemorate the 23rd anniversary of the Unesco's declaration of the park as a World Cultural Heritage site.

• TRAVEL

  Works in progress?

  Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 09/10/2014

  » It was about 130 years ago that Thai Buddhists of Mon descent started making use of the sala kan parian, or "preaching pavilion", at Wat Tha Kham in the Bangkok district of Bang Khunthian. Since the pavilion was situated right next to the canal it was the first structure in the temple compound people would encounter after disembarking from their boats. 

• LIFE

  Behind the Thai mask

  Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 15/08/2014

  » Three men wearing white shirts and red jongkraben (traditional Thai trousers) are practising their khon dance performance in a classroom. From afar they look like your typical Thai masked dance experts, as their posture and movements are smooth and delicate. On closer inspection, however, you may notice something, or someone, out of place, at least according to popular perception. One of the dancers is 30-year-old Canadian Benjamin Tardif.

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