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Songkran in Ang Thong
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 09/04/2015
» From April 13-15, the Thai New Year or Songkran celebrations will take place on Khao Sook Road (Channasutr-Sena Road) in Wiset Chai Chan district of Ang Thong province, under the slogan, "Enjoy Songkran on Khao Sook Road with Fun and Safety Without Alcohol and Revealing Outfits".
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Siam tulips in the Northeast
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 16/06/2016
» Until Sept 30, dok krachiao, or the Siam tulip, is in full bloom amid the sea of mist in Pa Hin Ngam National Park, Chaiyaphum province.
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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 adventures in Loei
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 02/06/2016
» Loei is one of the 12 provinces chosen by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) as must-sees. With mountains in various shapes and its location by the Mekong River, this Northeastern province boasts beautiful, natural attractions, which are different from those in the other Northeastern provinces.
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Mass ordination in Mae Hong Son
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 26/03/2015
» The annual Poi Sang Long mass novice ordination ceremony will be performed at various temples in Mae Hong Son province until April 11. This ceremony began centuries ago due to the Tai people's strong faith in Buddhism. The Tais believed that their sons would gain great merit if ordained as Buddhist novices in this ceremony. The ceremony replicates the moment when the Lord Buddha ordained his only son Rahul as a novice, despite the his request for the throne.
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The sweet life
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 19/04/2016
» Desserts are a form of culture. They are more than just food since they mirror history and civilisations. In some countries, desserts were even used to save cities from invaders, such as when the Chinese put secret messages for their allies inside moon cakes during wartime. In various cultures, desserts are integral to religious ceremonies, rituals and festivities and also symbolise friendship.
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Paradise lost — materialised and monetised
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 03/02/2015
» I recently had a great time in the World Heritage Site of Luang Prabang, Laos.
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Muay Thai Fest in Ayutthaya
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 05/03/2015
» From March 17-20, the 11th annual muay Thai festival will showcase Thai martial arts at various venues in Ayutthaya province. The festival also honours Nai Khanomtom, a famous Thai boxer during the Ayutthaya period and an icon of the sport.
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Ayutthaya Heritage Fair
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 11/12/2014
» From tomorrow to Dec 21, the annual "Yor Yot Ying Fah, Ayutthaya Moradok Lok Fair" will take place at the Ayutthaya Historical Park to commemorate the 23rd anniversary of the Unesco's declaration of the park as a World Cultural Heritage site.
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The royal chariot awaits
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 25/09/2014
» Stepping into a studio at the Office of Traditional Arts in Nakhon Pathom, I was immediately in awe of the exquisite beauty of the two glittering golden chariots that were being repaired for the royal cremation of the late Supreme Patriarch.
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