Art and Culture

Historical city of Sukhothai After residing in Thailand for thirty years, I finally fulfilled my dream to visit Sukhothai. I…

by Ruth Gerson Thais love a party!  And indeed, the annual calendar is packed with cultural events and festivities, each…

Robert Hunter (1792-1848) was the first European merchant to reside in Siam. He was the most important intermediary between the…

Of all the major or important sights in Bangkok that have changed the least, then Sanam Luang (Thai: สนามหลวง, or…

Easter of 2020 had a pandemic, and unfortunately, Easter 2021 will have a continuation of that pandemic. Such a situation…

Thailand has had a fascinating history of unique “farangs” who came here to live and work throughout its recent history:…

by Masako Tsuruta There are many cultural festivals in April and May in Thailand, China, India and Japan. Here are…

Nepal is a place associated with the distant and the incredible. I’ve always wanted to return to this mysterious country…

It is fascinating that up to a dozen Thai Thanons (or avenues or streets) and Sois (lanes) have been given…

It is most interesting to note that Danes were at the forefront of the modernisation of Bangkok. The British, Chinese…