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Portal to the past
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 20/06/2013
» To city folk, who prize it as place to buy fabric, garments and other goods at bargain prices, its name is now synonymous with what tourists call Chinatown, but Sampheng was once the bustling heart of this capital of ours, an important port and trading hub with a cosmopolitan tolerance for all faiths which, in addition to temples and shrines for Buddhists of different schools, also accommodated places of worship for Muslims.
A town of temples
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 20/03/2014
» It was a bright, sunny day in Nonthaburi. As we set off on a sight-seeing trip along the Chao Phraya, the prow of our chartered boat kicked up a refreshing spray of fine water droplets from the surface of the river. We had all been invited to take part in one of the annual boat excursions organised by Nakhon Nonthaburi Municipality and throughout the day we would we hopping on and off this vessel to visit historic and cultural attractions, including several temples featuring fine examples of art and architecture from the Ayutthaya and early Rattanakosin periods.
City of 11 gates
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 28/08/2014
» Situated right in the middle of Isan, the country's northeastern region, 512km from Bangkok by road, Roi Et has been a major settlement for more than 300 years. It was once called Saket Nakhon and referred to as "a large city with 11 gates and 11 vassal cities", but in modern-day terms it would be more accurately described as a medium-sized market town.
Relentlessly ambitious Dubai
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 02/04/2015
» Over the past five decades, Dubai has rapidly grown from a small fishing village into a multicultural metropolis full of skyscrapers, shopping malls, restaurants and tourist attractions. This major port city in the United Arab Emirates, situated by the sea and desert, is halfway between Asia and Europe. It is the home of some 200 nationalities, and where old and modern cultures blend in harmony.
Mackerel fest in Samut Sakhon
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 29/10/2015
» From Nov 17-22, the "7th Delicious Platoo At Tha Chalom Festival" will be held on the bank of the Tha Chin River in front of Wat Chong Lom in tambon Tha Chalom, Muang district, Samut Sakhon, from 9am-8pm.
Cycling in Sing Buri
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 01/09/2016
» On Sept 10-11, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)'s Lop Buri office, which also oversees tourism in Sing Buri, will host the "Cycling To The Town Of Heroes: Sing Buri -- A Nice Place To Live" tour on a route called paying respect to and seeking blessings from the Reclinging Buddha, the Meditating Buddha and the Standing Budda in Sing Buri province. The objectives are to promote local tourism and encourage people to exercise regularly.
The art of showbiz
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 13/10/2016
» Inspired by its founder's faith in dhamma and passion for art, the Yodchai Meksuwan Museum of Art in Nakhon Pathom's Nakhon Chaisi district is the brainchild of veteran actor and artist Yodchai Meksuwan. It showcases hundreds of his art pieces -- bronze and wax sculptures and abstract paintings -- as well as posters of his movies.
A topsy turvy world
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 24/11/2016
» Phuket, a province and island in the South, attracts millions of tourists each year. However, just the sea, sand and sun as well as delicious food may be sometimes inadequate to excite repeat visitors and the young generation. One of the city's latest tourist attractions is Baan Teelanka, or the Upside Down House, in Muang district. The place is fun for people of all ages.
Muddy sea festival
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 11/05/2017
» From May 19-21, the "8th Muddy Sea World Festival" will take place at Bang Taboon Bay in Ban Laem, Phetchaburi province.