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Laws of nature
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 08/11/2012
» Next year should be the beginning of less difficult times for all creatures in Thailand since the country's first law to prevent cruelty against animals and improve their welfare is expected to come out. After eight years of effort by activists and politicians, the Animal Welfare Bill passed the first parliamentary reading last month and has to be approved on the second and third readings before taking effect. The whole process usually takes no more than 180 days.
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Ubon Ratchathani's unique robe presentation
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 08/11/2012
» The public and private sectors and local communities of Ubon Ratchathani are organising the chullakathin robe presentation ceremony from Nov 23-24 at Wat Chaimongkol, Muang district.
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Loy Krathong Festival 2012
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 15/11/2012
» One of Thailand's most popular festivals, Loy Krathong, is back after last year's mood for celebrations was marred by major flooding in many provinces. This year, the full moon of the 12th lunar month falls on Nov 28.
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Central Region goes vegetarian
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 11/10/2012
» The Vegetarian Festival originated in China, according to Taoist tradition, and lasts for nine days and nine nights in the ninth lunar month. In Southeast Asia, it has become a tradition in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand. This year, the festival runs from Sunday until Oct 23. In the Central Region of Thailand, tourists can visit any of the 19 participating provinces.
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Magazine Memories
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 15/10/2012
» Stacks of old magazines are seen almost everywhere in a collector's three-storey house _ on book shelves, tables and stairs. Some of them date back to the reign of King Rama V in the 19th century and many others are about half-a-century old. The value of these magazines, the prized possessions of a group of collectors, lies far beyond their age, high prices and beautiful covers.
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Parades at Wat Phrathat Phanom
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 18/10/2012
» To commemorate the 2,600th anniversary of the Lord Buddha attaining enlightenment, Nakhon Phanom province, Wat Phrathat Phanom Woramahawihan, the Council of Northeastern Monks, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (Tat) and Buddhadasa Indapanno Archives will host religious ceremonies and activities at Wat Phrathat Phanom this weekend.
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Coming back to life
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 22/11/2012
» About 20km from Muang Prachin Buri is Si Mahosot Ancient City. It boasts Thailand's oldest replica of the Lord Buddha's footprints and also the country's oldest offshoot of Phra Sri Maha Bodhi Tree in India under which the Lord Buddha meditated and attained enlightenment 2,600 years ago.
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Blooming sunflowers in Saraburi
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 22/11/2012
» Tomorrow, two popular festivals in Saraburi _ Blooming Sunflower Fields and Cowboy Night _ will be kick-started in cowboy style at the Dairy Farming Promotion Organisation of Thailand's headquarters in Muak Lek district.
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A lifelong love of learning
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 01/10/2012
» At the age of 94, royal scholar Prof Prasert Na Nagara, renowned for his ability to read ancient inscriptions, still enjoys good health and goes to work at the Royal Institute every weekday. He continues to travel upcountry and abroad and strolls a couple of kilometres a day for exercise.
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Traditional boat races in Nan
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 13/09/2012
» Nan province, Muang Nan Municipality, Racing Boats Association of Nan, the Thai Health Promotion Foundation and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will host the annual traditional boat races from Saturday until Nov 11 on the Nan River near Pattana Phak Nua Bridge in Muang district.
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