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Peace in unity
Life, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 26/05/2025
» As one of the most significant Buddhist religious days, the Vesak ceremony at the majestic Borobudur Temple has become a celebration for all faiths -- honouring Indonesia's diversity and inclusivity by embracing the teachings of the Buddha.
New movies out this week: May 1-7
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 02/05/2025
» New releases that hit cinemas in Thailand this week.
Explore Java's ancient wonders with Siam Society
Life, Published on 17/03/2025
» Siam Society is holding a study trip to Central Java to explore two of Indonesia's most extraordinary Unesco World Heritage Sites -- Borobudur and Prambanan -- from June 1-5.
Agoda releases list of affordable destinations
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 06/09/2024
» There are various alternatives available to travellers who are seeking places to stay over long weekends and holidays. In a recent list, Agoda revealed the top nine affordable destinations, with the cheapest room rates in Hat Yai from Aug 15 to Sept 30.
Agoda releases list of affordable destinations
Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 06/09/2024
» There are various alternatives available to travellers who are seeking places to stay over long weekends and holidays. In a recent list, Agoda revealed the top nine affordable destinations, with the cheapest room rates in Hat Yai from Aug 15 to Sept 30
Phetchaburi hosts September puppet festival
Life, Published on 09/06/2022
» Phetchaburi province is hosting Phetchaburi Harmony World Shadow Puppet Festival 2022 from Sept 9 to 11. The event will be organised by Harmony Puppet Thailand under the supervision of the Semathai Puppet Foundation in collaboration with the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau and Governor of Phetchaburi Nattawut Petchpromsorn.
Asean on screen
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 02/09/2020
» Ahead of the BAFF featuring Southeast Asian movies plus Chinese and Japanese titles, Life spoke with two filmmakers about their work
Not just Bali: Indonesia to develop more tourism sites
Associated Press, Published on 13/08/2019
» YOGYAKARTA, Indonesia: Hundreds of tourists, many of them young Westerners, sat on grey stone steps atop the world's largest Buddhist temple, occasionally checking mobile phones or whispering to each other as they waited for daylight.
Mariah carries on
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 13/11/2018
» Mariah Carey came to town as the final stop on her Asian tour, playing the near-capacity crowd at a hall in Bitec Bangna after the supposedly more dramatic setting of Borobudur. "Mariah Carey Live In Concert" last Friday lasted barely 90 minutes, with a set heavy with her 90s R&B hits and a couple of new songs from her latest album, Caution, which comes out this week. No Christmas songs on the set list, though I'm sure quite a few of us sort of half-hoped there would be.
Inspired by India
Life, Story and photos: Pichaya Svasti, Published on 01/03/2018
» A visit to a temporary exhibition at the National Museum Bangkok at the former Front Palace near Sanam Luang is a good way for tourists to explore India, Thailand and some other Southeast Asian countries through Buddhist art. The ongoing exhibit entitled "Buddhist Imagery From Bharata To Suvarnabhumi" celebrates the 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Thailand and India and the 25th anniversary of the Asean-India relationship.