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A tribute to Her Majesty's legacy
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 08/11/2025
» As a tribute to Her late Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother's lifelong dedication, people who pay their respects at the Grand Palace can also visit the Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles for free during the mourning period.
Gourmet Market and DIT join hands to support farmers
Life, Published on 25/09/2025
» Over 80 premium products by Thai farmers and small-scale producers are presented at special prices during "DIT x Gourmet Market Farmers Grow Together" at Gourmet Market, ground floor of Paragon, Rama I Road, until Sept 29.
Foundation for the Blind hosts charity concert
Life, Published on 14/01/2025
» The Foundation for the Blind under the Royal Patronage of HM the Queen is holding a charity concert "Sai Yai Dut Sai Fon 2: Dok Mai Khong Nam Chai" ("Bonds Like The Rain: Flowers Of Kindness"), in the Small Hall of Thailand Cultural Centre, Ratchadaphisek Road, on Sunday at 2pm.
Nakhon Phanom marks end of Buddhist Lent
Life, Published on 10/10/2024
» The Mekong River will shine as part of the annual Illuminated Boat Procession Festival in Nakhon Phanom, from today until Oct 18, marking the end of Buddhist Lent.
Nakhon Phanom gears up for annual worship ritual
Life, Published on 13/06/2024
» From July 7-13, the northeastern town of Nakhon Phanom will host an annual worship ritual to pay homage to Phaya Si Sattanakharat Monument, which sits at the Mekong riverbank.
Shades of Isan
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 05/06/2024
» As head of the local arts department at Udon Thani Rajabhat University, Asst Prof Kulajit Sengna has researched Isan art and design for 15 years. While creating artefacts inspired by Isan mural art, she felt uncomfortable painting with colours available in the market because they did not match the original paintings. Therefore, Asst Prof Kulajit decided to mix paints to create new shades herself.
Decoding the past
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 02/05/2024
» Just as how hieroglyphics on pyramid walls indicate a pictorial writing system in ancient Egypt and how the cuneiform led to the evolution of languages in ancient Middle East, the Ram Khamhaeng Inscription underscores the development of the Thai alphabet during the Sukhothai period. At the National Museum Bangkok, visitors now have a chance to view and learn how to read it.
Places to ring in Thai New Year
Life, Published on 11/04/2024
» To ring in Thai New Year, temples and public spaces around the country have been transformed into entertainment hubs. During the Songkran Festival, tourists can experience religious ceremonies, cultural performances and water fights, all of which honour the charm of Thai cultural heritage.
'Faith beautifies everything'
Life, Chairat Chongvattanakij, Published on 26/03/2024
» 'If a serious error was made during the incision of characters, the entire page had to be discarded," explained Em-orn Chawsuan, specialist in ancient languages at the National Library of Thailand (NLT), as she and her colleagues neatly laid out on the table before them the 10 palm-leaf manuscripts that constitute an impressive sample of the extraordinary profusion of Buddhist literary documents that preserve and propagate the Phra That Phanom Chronicle in the intricate Isan dhamma script.
Last chance to enjoy a special sunset in Buri Ram
Life, Published on 07/03/2024
» Today is the last chance for those vacationing in Buri Ram to view dawn through the 15 doors of the ancient Khmer-style stone castle during the Phanom Rung Light Phenomenon. Prasat Hin Phanom Rung was constructed between the 10th and 13th centuries as a devotion to Shiva and replicates his throne hall on Mount Kailash, which serves as the centre of the Hindu universe.