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A legacy lives on
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 28/10/2016
» Many Thais were stunned by the recent news of the sale of the decades-old Swissotel Nai Lert Park Hotel to Thailand's biggest hospital group for development into a health resort. Shortly after, they sighed with relief when finding out that the entire Nai Lert business empire was not sold.
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Sprucing up history
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 15/09/2016
» Although a new theory denies Sukhothai being the first capital of Thailand, no one can refute the fact that it was one of the most important kingdoms in Thai history. It was where the Thai language, the unique lotus bud-shaped stupas and the beautiful Sukhothai-style Buddha images were created. This year, Sukhothai Historical Park celebrates its 40th anniversary and has new sites for visitors to explore.
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Do not feed the monkeys
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 19/09/2016
» Since my childhood, I have loved all kinds of animals except snakes, rats and cockroaches. I have had several dogs and a cat as pets. I was bitten once by a temple cat, once by my own cat and several times by my dogs because I accidentally frightened them. However, the weirdest experience was being bitten by a monkey on Khao Wang, or Phra Nakhon Khiri, a mountain palace museum in Phetchaburi, over a year ago. When I was a teenager, I was once surrounded by monkeys who tried to steal my handbag at Phra Kan Shrine in Lop Buri.
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Food and music fest in Makkasan
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 28/07/2016
» On Aug 6, the It's Me Cat Foodival, a new-style festival, will take place from 11am to 11pm at the Airport Rail Link Makkasan Station with concerts and food by various singers and bands for visitors to enjoy. Visitors will be able to taste and buy delicacies at over 60 food stalls, including those designed and cooked by famed singers and musicians according to the names of their songs. To name a few, Scrape (crêpes) by Scrubb Band, Rotrai Saimee (rotee saimai) by singer Boytrai Phummirat, fortune cookies by DJs Gypso and Song Paradox, Moving and Custard (custard) by Moving and Cut Band and Organic Supply by Greasy Cafe Band.
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A natural paradise of Japan
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 23/06/2016
» Covering approximately 9,187km² and spanning 600km from north to south (from the mainland to Yoronijima Island), Kagoshima is the 10th-largest of all 47 prefectures in Japan. From west to east, there are numerous islands. The climate conditions vary from the snow-capped Isa City to the tropical-like Amami Island. Flora and fauna are abundant there.
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Siam Tulip fest in Buri Ram
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 02/06/2016
» The "Siam Tulip Festival" is being held and will last until August at Play La Ploen Flora Park in Khu Muang district, Buri Ram province. Visitors will be able to see more than 10 kinds of Siam Tulip, or dok krajiao, including white, pink, red and green ones, learn how to grow this kind of plant, and taste and buy Thai desserts prepared from Siam Tulip.
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The Isan world of flowers
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 19/05/2016
» The northeastern province of Buri Ram has more than the Phanom Rung ancient Khmer sanctuary and a top football team -- along with its stadium -- to attract tourists. Also interesting is Play La Ploen Flora Park, the first and only flower park in the Northeast. Located in Khu Muang district, about 30km from Muang district, the park boasts six greenhouses featuring prominent species of plants from all over the world.
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Songkran in Kanchanaburi
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 31/03/2016
» From April 12-17, ethnic Mon will descend on the Sangkhla Buri district of Kanchanburi to make merit and celebrate Songkran at the Wat Wang Wiwaekaram, former home of the late revered monk Luang Phor Uttama.
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Timeless elegance
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 22/02/2016
» Nestled in lush green ground in the Chidlom area, Nai Lert Park Heritage Home is a hidden treasure in the heart of the capital. Apart from the architectural beauty of the house, the 14 rai Nai Lert Park has historic importance as Bangkok's first Western-style park that existed even before Lumpini Park was initiated by King Rama VI in 1925. In his day this private property was open for the public to enjoy its tranquil atmosphere.
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Much to do in Mae Rim
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 11/02/2016
» Chiang Mai, aka the "Rose of the North", has been popular among Thai and foreign tourists for decades due to the beauty of its nature, art and culture. So has Mae Rim, one of its districts, due to its numerous natural attractions. However, several interesting attractions and activities are lesser known and sometimes overlooked.
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