Trang City may be one of Southern Thailand’s best-kept secrets It may not be well known by tourists, but anyone visiting the historical district of Trang City will definitely fall…
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Artist Sornchai Phongsa is a living example of the way heritage and traditions, such as belief in ghosts, can deeply influence one’s vision A large smile brightens the baby-like face…
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The perplexing concept of “Thainess” newly explored The concept of “Thainess” is a recurrent topic in Thai society with the Kingdom’s residents—from politicians to street vendors—often making reference to their…
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Not many foreigners have their name given to a street in Bangkok Asmall street, bordered by the massive silhouette of the Sheraton Royal Orchid Hotel and the adjacent River City…
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The Queen Sirikit Botanical Park is an urban oasis Visiting Bangkok’s famed Chatuchak weekend market is an amusing diversion, but it is also an exhausting one. After a few hours…
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Rediscovering this well-preserved, century-old structure One of the most authentic and oldest markets of Bangkok is often neglected by travellers, perhaps because it is located between two tourist areas—Ratchadamnoen and…
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A tribute to 1970s creativity, and to prefab architecture Active since the 1970s, Sumet Jumsai Na Ayudhya is one of the best known contemporary architects in Thailand. Jumsai has given…
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Two temples to admire on their own, and also for remembering the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej The late King Bhumibol Adulyadej is now part of Thailand’s grand history, even if…
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The vestiges of a system of city walls and fortifications is on display at the Pipit Bang Lamphu District Museum The Kuru Sapha Printing House on Phra Sumen Road is…
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Ironically, controversial riverside redevelopment projects make the public that much more aware of losing the Chao Phraya’s living heritage The Thai government’s project to develop a ‘Riverwalk’ along the Chao…