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  • TRAVEL

    Floral Tribute to King Bhumibol

    Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 19/10/2017

    » From Oct 21-28, the Miracle of Life Foundation, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and residents of Pak Klong Talat Community will host the "Flowers For Father" floral display along Chak Phet Road in Phra Nakhon district, Bangkok. The event is aimed at expressing their gratitude towards King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

  • TRAVEL

    Igniting the flame of royal affection

    Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 26/10/2017

    » Throughout his 70-year reign, King Bhumibol Adulyadej travelled to countless places in the Kingdom, near and far, to listen to and relieve Thai people's problems. Not many people know his first visit to his subjects took place in Ban Pong district, Ratchaburi province, in 1954 after a big fire had ravaged the local market. That visit, which took the young king to see the people's grievances first hand, became an inspiration for the monarch to start his long, tireless and fruitful journeys throughout his reign.

  • TRAVEL

    A new look at old Hong Kong

    Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 17/08/2017

    » As many more Thais opt to travel to South Korea and Japan due to the K-pop craze and Japan's visa exemption policies, Hong Kong, an all-time shopping and food paradise, is trying to regain its popularity by highlighting its heritage, delicacies, art and culture in the old district of Central.

  • LIFE

    A prince's life and love

    Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 05/09/2017

    » The biographical book Katya & The Prince Of Siam, published for the first time in 1994, has been a source of knowledge and insight for Thai history buffs, and they have longed for more stories about a Siamese prince who fell in love with a Russian woman before their marriage ended sadly over a century ago. The wait is over with the recent launch of the first comprehensive exhibition and a new book on the prince's life and work.

  • LIFE

    When Siam met Russia

    Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 26/07/2017

    » 'Duty And Passion: The Life And Times Of Prince Chakrabongse" is an exhibition of historical correspondence based on the royal letters of King Chulalongkorn and one of his sons, Prince Chakrabongse. A rare chance to view important artefacts from the late 19th century, the show is being held until the end of September at the Police Museum -- formerly Chitralada Villa -- which was the home of Prince Chakrabongse.

  • OPINION

    Empathy and difficult choices

    Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 17/04/2017

    » That skinny woman clad in a sari carrying an infant in her arms waited for me in front of the bus door. A few small children wearing dirty torn clothes gathered around my legs looking up at me. Like robots, they repeatedly uttered words "Sawasdee, Maharanee [meaning a queen]. Khob khun kha", begging me to give them money. These sights and sounds were common at all pilgrimage sites in India I visited recently. Initially, I felt pity for them until I asked the guide and friends if I should give them money. They warned me against more beggars' arrivals.

  • TRAVEL

    A palace to remember

    Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 27/10/2016

    » Mrigadayavan Palace, the summer palace of King Rama VI located on a beach between Cha-am district, Phetchaburi, and Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan, is a popular cultural attraction. Although it attracts 350,000-400,000 visitors a year, it holds more significance than just being a tourist spot. It serves as a learning centre for the arts and sciences.

  • OPINION

    Flagging up respect for the nation

    Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 15/02/2016

    » Sometimes, our daily routine turns out to be an extraordinary thing for other people. So is the Thai people's daily practice to stand still and respect the national flag twice a day. Thai students must stand in front of the raised flag and sing the national anthem at 8am sharp every day. Whenever we hear the national anthem in public places, especially outdoors, we stop walking or doing other things and stand still to show our respect.

  • TRAVEL

    Cycling in Hua Hin

    Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 09/07/2015

    » On July 12, the "Cycling for Sustainable Tourism" trip will take place on the 70km Hua Hin-Pa La-u route in Hua Hin district, Prachuap Khiri Khan.

  • TRAVEL

    Temple fair in Bangkok

    Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 04/06/2015

    » From June 7-14, celebrations of the 150th anniversary of Wat Ratchapradit Sathitmahasimaram, King Rama IV's symbolic temple, will take place from 5-10pm on the temple grounds and in front of Saranrom Palace near the Grand Palace, Bangkok.

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