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Flower fest in Buri Ram
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 15/12/2016
» Until February next year, visitors can enjoy the beauty of tulip flowers and several cool climate flowers at the "Tulip Of Siam" festival at Play La Ploen flower garden in Khu Muang district, Buri Ram province.
The Royal Family tree
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 28/11/2016
» The tree is about 15m-tall. It stands in the forest of Kui Buri National Park in Prachuap Khiri Khan, 280km south of Bangkok. Its branches spread out, but they do not have a single leaf.
A gift from the King
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 06/12/2016
» Most, if not all, Thais do not know the Tilapia nilotica by its full-fledged name. But most, if not all, have probably eaten it before.
Royal treatment
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 29/11/2016
» It was a busy day at Wat Manao in Suphan Buri. There was no special religious activity, but still people made their way to the temple to receive a free health check-up provided by the support of the Relief and Community Health Bureau under the Thai Red Cross Society.
Tribute to the King
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 17/11/2016
» On Saturday, Pattaya will host the "76 Million People's Hearts In Mourning For The Father Of Thailand" event on Beach Road from 3-7.20pm.
Fair winds
Life, Kaona Pongpipat, Published on 10/11/2016
» In the waters off Hua Hin's coastline, all was calm at first. Then, all of a sudden, a strong wind picked up, sending a young boy and his sailing dinghy to clash with another boat, which was leading the race.
Loy Krathong celebrations
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 10/11/2016
» One of Thailand's most popular festivals, Loy Krathong, will be back although overt celebrations of events may still be toned down as a mark of respect after the passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. This year, the Full Moon of the 12th lunar month falls on Nov 14, when restrictions on festive celebrations and entertainment venues will be lifted after the first 30 days of the mourning period.
Leading by example
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 07/11/2016
» The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) has been offering His Majesty the King's scholarships since 1970, with more than 600 students benefiting from them. Twenty-two nationalities from predominantly Asian countries have been awarded this prestigious scholarship to pursue a master's degree.
Knockin' on parody's door
Life, Kaona Pongpipat, Published on 07/11/2016
» Enough about Bob Dylan and his Nobel Prize in Literature. He took his time but finally accepted the honour and will make it to the ceremony in Stockholm in December if he can.
Sad, melancholic rhythms
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 31/10/2016
» Since Oct 14, one day after the passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the sounds of conch shells, bugles, pipes and drum beats, followed by the melancholic tones of classical music, have been heard from the Grand Palace six times a day. Each session lasts about 15 minutes and often makes many mourners nationwide burst into tears. This royal tradition is called prakhom yumyam.