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Ayutthaya after dark
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 28/11/2024
» When the sky is bathed in the glow of twilight, illumination displays will spotlight five historical sites to bring the ancient capital of Ayutthaya back to life as part of Ayutthaya Sundown 2024, which runs until Feb 16. This schedule gives visitors ample free time for weekend sightseeing excursions between 6pm and 9pm.
Watch the Royal Barge Procession rehearsals
Life, Published on 17/10/2024
» In preparation for the Royal Kathin ceremony, the Royal Thai Navy will conduct a full-dress rehearsal of the Royal Barge Procession on Oct 22. From 3-6pm, visitors can watch the training run along the banks of the Chao Praya River from the Rama VIII Bridge to Wat Arun.
A majestic display
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 25/07/2024
» In the afternoon sun, a fleet of four exquisite royal barges -- Suphannahong, Narayana Song Suban King Rama IX, Anantanagaraj and Anekajatbhujonga -- are moored at the Thonburi Naval Dockyard as 240 oarsmen train in preparation for the Royal Kathin (robe offering) ritual scheduled to take place in October.
Royal Barge Procession rehearsals underway
Life, Post Reporters, Published on 18/07/2024
» As the Royal Thai Navy gears up for the Royal Kathin (robe offering) ceremony, scheduled for Oct 27, people can watch rehearsals of the Royal Barge procession from now until October.
Black and white reminiscences
Life, Chairat Chongvattanakij, Published on 05/02/2024
» Everybody in the room held their breath.
Guardians of heritage
Life, Chairat Chongvattanakij, Published on 21/08/2023
» Overlooking the Chao Phraya River as it follows its majestic course under the iconic Rama VIII Bridge, the portico balcony of Tamnak Yai -- the principal building of Devavesm Palace in Bangkok -- provides a view that is serene and spectacular.
Illuminating the past
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 17/11/2022
» Last Saturday, Bangkok's sky was illuminated by a series of grandiose firework displays to mark the start of the 16-night Vijit Chao Phraya festival to promote Thailand's tourism during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) 2022 summit.
Disneyland, Thai style
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 22/09/2022
» While the sunset lights the sky over Phuket and our car swirls down a mountainous long road to Carnival Magic, it is like we are travelling through a wizardly land straight out of a fairy tale.
Anantara announces dinner cruise
Life, Published on 02/06/2022
» Anantara Riverside announces the first instalment of a monthly gastronomic experience aboard its antique rice barge. On June 19, Anantara's award-winning Executive Chef Phong Hinracha will team up with chef Piyachart Buddhivongse of Michelin-starred Saneh Jaan Restaurant to present a six-course four hands dinner for a Manohra Cruise.
Hopes of luck, wealth and prosperity
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 27/01/2022
» Next week, the ox will pass the baton to the tiger, and a swarm of red-shirted pilgrims will rush to revered temples to pray to the gods for good fortune and wealth in the year to come.