Chalermchai Dongchan, second right, and three other chanters of Maha Chat Kham Luang

In perfect harmony: an ode to Buddhism

This Monday, Chalermchai Dongchan will be one of the four devotees chanting the Vessantara Jataka or Maha Chat Kham Luang in front of Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua at the Emerald…

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A painting of the lord Buddha on the wall of the Sim ordination hall of Wat Yang Thuang, Maha Sarakham province. (Photo by Phoowadon Duangmee)

Sensuous sanctity and an Isaan soul

The unique Buddhist art on the walls of Isaan’s traditional ordination hall reveals the soul of the Isaan people. From the front door, the ordination hall of Wat Yang Thuang…

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Weaving a tapestry of Tai cultural diversity

At a time when book publishing is in decline, any release is liable to receive a lot of attention. But that’s not the main reason why a new title by…

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A visitor takes a close look at the Dharmachakra Wheel at U Thong National Museum in Suphan Buri. (Photo by Phoowadon Duangmee)

Delighting in Dvaravati art

Think of Suphan Buri, and your mind probably conjures up images of endless rice paddies, water buffaloes chewing the cud mindfully, small-town charm, country music and farmers with a unique…

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Van Gogh’s Self Portrait in the 4-Sensory Hall. (Photo by Veena Thoopkrajae)

Vincent Van Gogh immortalized at immersive art exhibition

Some of the much-loved paintings by Dutch Impressionist Vincent Van Gogh are dancing around the walls in a brand new multimedia art exhibition that opens in Thailand’s capital today. “Van…

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Brazilian artist Ernesto Neto made merit by donating money for a metal sheet in the shape of a Bodhi tree leaf and adding it to the Bodhi Tree sculpture at Wat Rong Khun.

Chiang Rai opens up to the world

Internationally acclaimed artists Tobias Rehberger, Ernesto Neto, Haegue Yang, Apichatpong Weerasethakul, Nguyen Trinh Thi, Baan Nok Collective and Navin Rawanchaikul are amongst the headliners of the Thailand Biennale Chiang Rai…

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Ravana, the demon king, will take centre stage in Ayutthaya and kidnaps Sita – the most beautiful woman in Ayodhya. (Photo/Ayutthaya Tourism and Sport)

The many faces of Ramayana

Ram, Sita, Laksmana, Hanuman and Ravana from Laos, Indonesia, India, and Thailand are about to come together in Ayutthaya – a former capital of Siam – for the International Ramayana Festival…

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Bangkok’s historical train hub awakened with light and sound

The Thai capital’s historical Italian Neo-Renaissance-style Hua LamphongRailway Station has burst back into life and is now greeting visitors eager to experience a light and sound extravaganza dubbed “Unfolding Bangkok”….

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A multimedia corner features NOra poses and Serd.

NORA spreads its wings in Bangkok after Venice tour

A year after the  “Spirit of Nora” was held in Venice, the exhibition has returned home to Thailand where only a few people have ever watched or caught a glimpse…

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Banksy unveils new ‘Valentine’s Day Mascara’ artwork

British graffiti artist Banksy on Tuesday unveiled his latest UK street artwork, which appears to take aim at domestic violence against women as the world celebrates Valentine’s Day. The mural,…

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Local communities surrounding the Wat Mon Cham Sin celebrate the completion of the monastery restoration. (Photo by the Fine Arts Department)

Burmese heritage building in Lampang comes back to life

Four years ago, a century of dirt, black mold and bird poop covered the archaeological treasures at Mon Cham Sin Buddhist temple in Lampang province in Thailand’s North. Now, the…

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A wealth of wonders comes to Bangkok

This year’s Bangkok Design Week challenges visitors to plan well to appreciate overwhelming art projects in 9 areas of the Thai capital in just 9 days. Held on the theme…

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Depictions of combat scenes from the Ramakien, Thailand’s version of the Indian Ramayana, are popular. (Photo by FAD)

Opening the doors to sacred writings

A rare collection of manuscript storage cabinets is now on view at the Thawornwatthu Building, the heritage building and exhibition hall just a short walk from Bangkok’s Grand Palace. Organised…

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The new international house of literature known as The Haruki Murakami Library at the Waseda University in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Murakami library unveiled at author’s alma mater in Tokyo

Haruki Murakami fans can marvel at a vast collection of the Japanese author’s novels, scrapbooks and vinyl at a cavernous new library unveiled Wednesday at his old university in Tokyo….

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(Photo by Reuters)

Shrink-wrapped Arc de Triomphe finally displays artist Christo’s vision

Crowds stood admiring the Arc de Triomphe in Paris on Saturday (September 18) after it was draped in silvery blue, recyclable plastic wrapping as a tribute to late artist Christo….

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