Buriram Times
Cultural articles from Buriram highlighting Isaan culture in the North East of Thailand.
The Ministry of Culture is preparing to propose adding Thai traditional attire to UNESCO’s esteemed intangible cultural heritage listings. Leading this effort is Kowit Pakamart, the director-general of the Department of Cultural Promotion, who orchestrated a collaborative session at the Thailand Cultural Centre. This gathering involved key figures focused on documenting Thai traditional costumes,…
Photo via MGR Online A Buddhist stupa believed to be over 700 years old has emerged from the Mekong River between Laos and northeast Thailand. Buddhists are flocking to Nong Khai province in Isaan to catch a glimpse of the sacred structure, which has emerged as the river’s water level has drastically fallen as Thailand enters the summer season. Phra That Lah Nong –…
Hok Peng festival in Nan province, photo by TAT. Thailand is preparing for a busy month of festivals and events in March, with the return of many annual celebrations that were put on pause during the pandemic. March is a particularly important month in Thailand as it includes the important Buddhist festival of Makha Bucha Day. This holiday…
Following the inclusion of the Songkran Festival to a tentative list for recognition as an intangible cultural heritage by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), Thai authorities plan to promote the festival in a more traditional way in key tourist provinces this April. Kowit Pakamart, Director-General of the Department of Cultural Promotion,…
The cultural map lists famous sites and things that regions are known for. Culture enthusiasts will be excited to learn that researchers launched the first cultural map of Thailand, featuring more than 2,000 cultural sites from across the country. The map provides cultural details that are categorized into 11 archetypes, which are: artefacts, architecture, historical sites, cultural…
Chao Mae Lim Ko Niao Festival in Pattani province, one of the festivals being promoted, photo by Thai PBS. Thailand’s Ministry of Culture is taking steps to promote the country’s cultural heritage and boost local economies by promoting 16 Thai festivals internationally. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Yupha Taweewattanakitborvon, announced the move as part of the government’s…
If you live in Thailand, you’ve most likely heard of the Loy Krathong festival by now. You may likely be planning on going to a Loy Krathong float event to get a taste of the holiday. But how did this holiday come into being? Understanding the origins of Loy Krathong might help you understand its significance in the hearts…
In case you haven’t heard the impressive River City Complex, Bangkok, is home to a Galleria on the second floor which holds gallery-style art exhibitions. It is one of the biggest art exhibition centres in the world. In addition to that the first floor has lifestyle shops specialised in leather work, silks, tailored suits,…
Two Buddhist holidays – Asahna Bucha and Khao Phansa (the start of Buddhist Lent) combined with a bridging holiday on Friday mark the start of a five day break starting tomorrow on 13 July through to Sunday 17 July. An alcohol ban is normally enforced on the Buddhist holidays (Wednesday and Thursday). In previous years…
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