Showing 1 - 10 of 27
The triality of light
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 27/08/2025
» In today's digital age and AI technology, impossible photographs become more common. However, back in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s when technology was not as advanced, creating artistic photographs was a huge challenge.
From past to present
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 12/06/2024
» When photographer Manit Sriwanichpoom visited Wat Mahathat in Ayutthaya in 2021, he was surprised to see broken Buddha statues. What was unique was broken parts of the Buddha statues were replaced with fragments from other Buddha statues. He wondered why the Fine Arts Department structured Buddha statues that way, since the fragments were a mismatch.
Beyond the Buddha
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 01/05/2024
» As a traveller and photographer, Kamthorn Paowattanasuk enjoys visiting temples. While most people like to take photos at famous spots or with well-known sculptures, Kamthorn is interested in temple structures repaired using substitute materials. For example, what used to be a sermon hall made from wood was replaced with cement because wood is too expensive. In another temple, wooden handrails in an ordination hall and the temple gates were replaced with alloy.
Photo exhibition looks at evolution of Buddhist temples in Thailand
Life, Published on 02/04/2024
» Interested persons are invited to muse about the roles of a Buddhist temple during "Holy Land" which is running at Kathmandu Photo Gallery, until May 11.
Tranquil beauty
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 14/09/2023
» A powerful earthquake that struck the northwest of Kathmandu in 2015 sent a ripple of destruction through the country. Not far from its epicentre, Bhaktapur bore the brunt of the natural disaster that damaged houses and religious structures. After years of reconstruction, despite lingering signs of ruin, this ancient town continues to preserve harmony between the old and the new.
Snowy peaks and vibrant culture
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 07/09/2023
» Debris remains the lingering evidence of a massive earthquake in Nepal in 2015. With the epicentre in the northwest of Kathmandu, followed by hundreds of aftershocks, the natural disaster killed around 9,000 people, injured over 100,000 and impacted around 8 million. As Nepal began to recover, the coronavirus pandemic brought the world to a complete standstill and tourism cracked and collapsed like people's homes.
Centara celebrates 40th anniversary with deals
Life, Published on 31/08/2023
» Centara Hotels & Resorts recently announced the launch of its newest package experience titled "Enriched Journeys" as part of its ongoing 40th Anniversary Wave of Celebrations. This exclusive offer is available at Centara Reserve and Centara Grand properties worldwide.
Photographer reveals the many shades of Bangkok
Life, Published on 24/07/2023
» The dazzling, confounding facets of contemporary Bangkok are revealed during "Tango In The Big Mango", which is running at Kathmandu Photo Gallery, until Aug 26.
Centara offers fantastic F&B discounts
Life, Published on 20/07/2023
» Centara Hotels & Resorts has launched a special offer with a 10% discount on food and beverage during stays at all properties, early check-in or late check-out, and guaranteed best offers in the market, exclusively for bookings made online at centarahotelsresorts.com.
Unwind at a discounted rate Le Meridien Chiang Rai
Life, Published on 08/09/2022
» Le Meridien Chiang Rai Resort recently launches its "Green Season Stay With Breakfast" offer with special rates including complimentary mouth-watering Le Méridien breakfast.