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Royal love for classical music
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 10/12/2019
» Wearing a denim suit, rock'n'roll-style T-shirt and a black and red checkered hat, Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya, patron of the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra (RBSO), enthusiastically and gracefully monitored a rehearsal of the recent "Four Royal Orchestral Suites For His Majesty King Rama X" concert. In fact, she diligently monitored every rehearsal of the orchestra in preparation for this historic event.
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Rock of ages
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 14/02/2019
» The name Ang Sila (rock pond) has long rung a bell for almost every Thai household for its high-quality granite mortars. Nowadays, this tambon in Chon Buri has fewer rocks for the production of this kind of kitchen tool. Nonetheless, the community is still an interesting attraction with old temples, markets, fishing villages and the beach.
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Destination waterfall
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 13/12/2018
» A 4 minute 36 second film clip showing the happy time spent by the young King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit at the stunning Phrom Lok Waterfall in Phrom Khiri district, Nakhon Si Thammarat province, in 1959 brings smiles and tears of joy to almost everyone who views it. This has inspired many to visit tambon Phrom Lok, which is now easy to reach by car unlike when the royal couple travelled by Jeep on a 10km dirt road.
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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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Drawing on Thainess
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 03/12/2018
» One day in August, the month of National Mother's Day, Chusit Wijarnjoragij was given one of the most challenging tasks in his life: to be the key visual artist for the 2018 Miss Universe pageant taking place in Thailand. He started working right away, his brain and hands moved fast, putting flowers and stars on paper while the main theme music of the contest was played in his home studio.
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The khon spectacle is merrier than ever
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 20/11/2018
» The Support Foundation's annual khon performance never fails to entertain its audience. This year's instalment is a hugely enjoyable production of The Allegiance Of Phiphek episode from the Ramakien. The acting, dancing, costumes and props are as impressive as ever. And while the production may be restricted to a slightly more economical setting, this has been compensated for with funnier dialogue, including plenty of satirical gags riffing on current events.
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Chanthaburi's other gems
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 08/11/2018
» One morning during the rainy season, around 30 adventure seekers could be seen tying used tyres together. They then took these out on a raft to install them as "homes for fish" in Ban Bang Sa Kao in Chanthaburi's Laem Sing district on the Gulf of Thailand.
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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.
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In praise of a master
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 13/08/2018
» One bold pencil stroke after another, Chakrabhand Posayakrit drew a portrait of his physical therapist using his left hand.
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Royal beneficence in Nong Ung
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 27/07/2018
» Eighteen years ago, thousands of local villagers living in the seasonally flooded lower part of tambon Kho Nua in Muang district, Yasothon, learned that their lives would change for the better after His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun, then the crown prince, visited them. His royal initiatives to dredge Nong Ung, a dry 430 rai swamp, improve soil quality in the community, and revitalise a damaged forest led to the villagers' better livelihood.
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