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A land steeped in history
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 24/05/2018
» Ketsurang, an archaeologist, miraculously travels back in time from the present day to the reign of the Ayutthaya Kingdom's King Narai the Great (1656-1688). She enjoys the traditional way of life and the beauty of many places in Ayutthaya and Lop Buri.
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Where royal souls reside
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 21/12/2017
» Apart from Wat Bowon Niwet, which is King Bhumibol Adulyadej's symbolic temple, Wat Ratchabophit on Ratchabophit Road is one of only two temples that enshrine his ashes. Since Nov 7, when the temple started permitting the general public to pay respects to the royal remains, many have flocked there for this purpose.
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Potty about pottery
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 17/11/2016
» Sometimes, precious things are just under our nose. So is Sam Khok district of Pathum Thani province. Situated about 50km from the heart of Bangkok, Sam Khok is a centuries-old community dating to the early Ayutthaya Period about 600 years ago. Much of local history and art can be learned through temple visits in this area. One-day trips are good choices because of Sam Khok's close proximity to the capital and convenient routes.
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Honouring the dead
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 28/09/2016
» Until Oct 4, the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat is hosting its annual Buddhist festival -- "The Tenth Lunar Month Festival of Muang Nakhon", or Bun Duan Sib -- at Somdej Phra Srinagarindra 84 Park (Thung Talat Park) and Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan in Muang Nakhon Si Thammarat.
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A gathering of treasures
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 02/08/2016
» To celebrate the 70th anniversary of HM the King's accession to the throne and the 84th birthday of HM the Queen this year, the Fine Arts Department is hosting an exhibition called "Reverence For The Buddha Relics On Auspicious Occasion Of The 70th Anniversary Of The Enthronement Of HM The King" until Oct 30 in the Phutthaisawan Throne Hall, National Museum Bangkok, near Sanam Luang.
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Visakha Bucha Nationwide
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 19/05/2016
» Tomorrow, Buddhists across Thailand will celebrate Visakha Bucha Day, which marks the Full Moon days of the sixth lunar month when the Lord Buddha was born, became enlightened and left this world for nirvana about 2,600 years ago. Here are some of the big celebrations on the list.
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Weekend concerts at a museum
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 28/01/2016
» Every Saturday and Sunday until the end of March, the Fine Arts Department under the Ministry of Culture will host the "Music for the People" concert series at Sangkheet Sala in the compound of the National Museum Bangkok near Sanam Luang from 5-7pm.
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Prised goods of Sing Buri
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 27/08/2015
» Until Sept 6, the "1st Prised Goods of Ton Pho and Otop Festival of Sing Buri Fair" will take place at Talat Pha (clothes market) opposite the provincial bus terminal in Ton Pho, Muang district, Sing Buri province.
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Santol Festival in Lop Buri
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 11/06/2015
» From June 25 to July 6, the "24th Sweet Santol And Good Products Of Lop Buri Festival" will take place in front of Muang Lop Buri district office with the aim of promoting local fruit and agro-tourism and create public awareness for the conservation of agricultural resources. Tambon Talung in Muang, Lop Buri, is well-known as an agro-tourist destination, especially for the growing of santol. Trees planted by villagers yield high-quality sweet santol fruit in June and July. Santol from there is in high demand. During this festival, visitors can also visit the Chao Phor Phra Kan Shrine to worship the sacred spirit, watch monkeys and learn local history through old artefacts of different periods on display in the Somdej Phra Narai National Museum at Phra Narai Ratchaniwet Palace.
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Ceremony of great merit
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 16/04/2015
» The Isan ceremony Boon Phaves is not known among many people outside the northeast of Thailand. Boon means merit-making and Phaves means Phra Vessantara, the Lord Buddha's most recent previous life, which was devoted to giving. The heart of this ceremony is Thes Mahachart, the delivering of sermons on the theme of "Vessantara Jataka", the life of Phra Vessantara.
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