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Exploring Koh Rattanakosin's outstanding art
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 15/06/2012
» To explore some important sites and art pieces related to certain great artists in the Bangkok period, cultural expert Chulapassorn Panomvan na Ayudhya will lead a one-day walking tour to the Koh Rattanakosin area around the Grand Palace on June 21.
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(Un)friendly greetings
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 19/06/2012
» It is a tradition for people in many Asian countries to greet each other with queries like, "Have you eaten yet?" and "Where are you going?" Since Jan 22, 1943, the word, sawasdee, initiated by academic Phraya Uppakitsilpasarn, has become the official greeting in Thailand. Meaning good fortune and prosperity, it can be used in place of "good morning", "good afternoon", "good-day", "good evening" and even "goodnight". However, many Thais, in particular those upcountry, still greet each other the old way that refers to eating and whereabouts.
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Exploring Bangkok's old communities
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 22/06/2012
» The 2nd Touring Alleys and Reviving Legends of Pomprap and Phra Nakhon districts Festival will take place tomorrow from noon until 9pm at several venues in six downtown Bangkok communities.
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Rafting adventures hit full stream in Phu Rua
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 29/06/2012
» The rafting adventure season on the San stream in Phu Rua district, Loei, has started. The stream flows from Phu Luang mountain through 40km of villages and farmlands before it finally joins the Hueng River near the Thai-Lao border.
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Digital Bookworms
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 03/08/2012
» Although it is not common to see people read from electronic readers or tablets in Thailand, many more Thais opt for the digital version of books due to convenience and price factors. Today, through the country's largest digital publication platform Ookbee alone, at least 1.5 million people read electronic books regularly.
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Hua Hin International Triathlon 2012
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 03/08/2012
» Outdoor and eco-friendly activities are becoming more popular.
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A rafting rally on the Phet River
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 20/07/2012
» The Fourth Rubber Boat Rafting Race to promote conservation along the Phet River in Phetchaburi will take place on Aug 4 from 1pm.
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East meets west in macau
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 07/06/2012
» When it comes to Macau, many people think casinos. Yet, if you really come to Macau, you find much more than casinos and chips. Diverse cultures, interesting ways of life and unique cuisine are worth exploring.
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The great Thailand Tourism Festival
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 08/06/2012
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand will hold the Thailand Tourism Festival (TTF 2012) until Sunday from 10am-9pm at Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi.
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A gulf in history
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 23/07/2012
» This woman sells sun-dried fish to tourists who visit Wat Khao Yisan, a museum and shrine for local hero Phor Phu Sriraja (Grandfather Sriraja), in the quiet Yisan community, Samut Songkhram province.
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