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Managing good health
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong and Chanat Katanyu, Published on 03/08/2022
» When the Covid-19 pandemic first began, people were worried and panicked, however, the public health crisis was actually not the first global pandemic. In the past, pandemics such as the Black Death or the Great Plague, the H1N1 flu and the Asian Flu have killed many people.
Breaking down barriers
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong & Chanat Katanyu, Published on 08/12/2021
» After living in Australia for more than a decade, the global financial crisis in 2009 caused Bryce Watanasoponwong to lose his job in information system management. Moreover, his long-time partner broke up with him. So, when his parents travelled to Taiwan for vacation, Bryce decided to join them, so he could get away from his routine.
Repairs to Kraal begin
News, Chanat Katanyu, Published on 13/05/2018
» The Fine Arts Department has begun restoring the centuries-old Royal Elephant Kraal with a traditional ceremony in Ayutthaya.
Beginner steps
News, By Chanat Katanyu, Published on 15/04/2018
» Come April, the hottest month of the year, celebration is in full swing for the Thai New Year with Songkran. People from all walks of life head home for the holidays to reunite with family and spend quality time together. It is also time for youngsters to enjoy their school break, and engage in summer camps and other extracurricular programmes. For many boys, this can mean novice monk ordination.
Day of the dead
News, Chanat Katanyu, Published on 18/03/2018
» Members of an ethnic Mon family in Bang Kradi perform a traditional dance, but their intent is not to catch the attention of neighbours and tourists visiting Bang Khunthian district in Bangkok. The show, which is called Ram Phi Mon, or Mon ghost dance, is specifically organised to please the ancestors of long-deceased relatives. Held once every 10 years, the tradition is believed to help descendants expel evil spirits from the deceased and bring them good luck.