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A heritage of good health
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 18/02/2016
» Standing tall and graceful for more than a century in the compound of Chaophraya Abhaibhubejhr Hospital is the yellow baroque-style Chaophraya Abhaibhubejhr Building. Located about 150km from Bangkok in Prachin Buri, this mansion is more than a visual treat. It is a symbol of a person's gratitude towards the Thai monarchy and dedication to the public.
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Lotus flowers ceremony
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 01/10/2015
» From Oct 23-26, Samut Prakan's Bang Phli district will host the Rub Bua (Presentation of Lotus Flowers) ceremony, a centuries-old tradition of Thai people of Mon descent. One day before the end of Buddhist Lent, Buddhists in the area bring lotus blossoms in a boat procession along Samrong canal from Bang Phli District Office to the temple to worship Luang Phor Toh, the temple's principal Buddha statue.
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Celebrations in Chai Nat
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 16/07/2015
» To mark the start of Buddhist Lent on July 31, the people of Chai Nat will participate in the annual ceremony to present and wrap a huge saffron robe around the principal pagoda of Wat Phra Boromthat Worawihan in Muang district next Wednesday.
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Literary treasures
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 09/07/2015
» The country's almost complete collection of the English and French books of the Rattanakosin period is rare to find. Luckily, these books are on view during the "Rare Book Exhibition of the Bangkok Period from 1782-1910 (King Rama I—King Rama V) from the Collection of ML Manich Jumsai" at the Siam Society, Asok Road, until Saturday.
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Journey to Bang Rajan
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 23/04/2015
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)'s Lop Buri Office, which also oversees tourism in Sing Buri province, is promoting a travel route to see some of the settings from the popular TV series Bang Rajan. The series is based on the true story of villagers from Ban Bang Rachan who bravely fought Burmese invaders before the fall of the Ayutthaya Kingdom in 1767.
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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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New discovery
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 29/01/2015
» The Children's Discovery Museum in Chatuchak district, Bangkok, is worth visits by both children and grown-ups due to fun interactive learning and state-of-the-art presentation. This attraction was reopened on National Children's Day this month after four years. The museum was established under the Learning For Young Creative Minds concept, according to Bangkok's Governor MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra. It has three buildings covering over 7,000m² and outdoor and exhibition spaces covering 3,000m².
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Roots of Suphan Buri
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 22/01/2015
» Suphan Buri is about 100km northwest of Bangkok and has a wide variety of attractions for all to enjoy. Yet, this province has some lesser-known historical aspects for culture vultures to delve into. A recent trip organised by the Fine Arts Department asked the question: "Where does Suphan Buri originate from?"
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Candlelight show in Chiang Rai
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 20/11/2014
» Mae Fah Luang Art and Cultural Park in Chiang Rai will host the second Candlelight Museum, an exhibition during which the park will be beautifully illuminated at night by hundreds of candles, from Dec 1-Jan 31.
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Boat procession in Hua Hin
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 11/09/2014
» From Sept 27-28, the "Merit Making, Boat Procession, Floating Bad Luck Away" festival will be held on the beach near the Chao Mae Tubtim Shrine in Hua Hin district, Prachuap Khiri Khan province.
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