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Belgian artist transforms Thai textiles into a dark fairy tale
Life, Published on 26/01/2026
» A collection of hand-embroidered copes will take viewers to immerse in a haunting world during "Minsterwood", which is running at RCB Galleria 5 of River City Bangkok, Charoen Krung 24, until March 8.
Respect the robe
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 13/06/2022
» Late last month, Sipboworn Kaewngam, director of the National Office of Buddhism (NOB), warned people about what they should and shouldn't do to monks who misbehaved.
Virtual virtue
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 08/03/2022
» Buddhist monks have behaved aggressively, sold and used drugs, and been involved in sexual misconduct. This is the news viewers often hear from the media. While many monks have disappointed Buddhists, a virtual monk, Phra Maha AI or AI Monk, created quite a buzz when launched on social media.
Without a home
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 10/12/2018
» The world currently has 68.5 million refugees, and to Venerable Vudhijaya Vajiramedhi, that is considered one of the worst tragedies of the 21st century.
The robes are getting tight
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 03/09/2018
» After only 10 days in the orange robe, Teerawit Eakpatcha not only gained profound Buddhist insights but also an expanded waistline.
Likay lives on
Life, John Clewley, Published on 07/08/2018
» My first experience of popular theatre in Thailand was a likay performance in the main market in Chumpon. I had not been in Thailand for long and was on my way back from a trip to Malaysia, travelling by local bus and train.
Crisis of faith within Buddhism?
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 30/07/2018
» Our monastic community has long been a spiritual shelter for Thai society, with our Buddhist monks long held in high regard.
Pitfalls on the path toward enlightenment
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 18/06/2018
» Money is a tantalising thing, coveted by many. But worldly goods can pose a threat to those who are called to a higher order. The seven ex-monks from three famous Bangkok temples who were in the media limelight over the weeks are no exception.
When photos were works of art
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 28/05/2018
» Modern technology allows people to capture a dozen pictures per second with a smartphone. In the 19th century, one single photograph on collodion wet plate required an hour of setting up, and for the subject to pose, a process of artistic endeavour unthinkable to the instant generation.