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ROMANISING THE TIPITAKA

Rare version of historic Buddhist text presented to Sweden under project overseen by HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana, continuing the work of King Rama V. Exactly 112 years ago King Chulalongkorn commissioned publication of the Tipitaka Buddhist canon to present as a gift to Siam’s friendly nations. At the time Siam was under the threat of Western colonisation.

THAKSIN’S DREAM: Premier wants to be the new Pridi

Says people will one day remember what he did to bring peace to Thailand, Asia. Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra revealed yesterday his biggest dream was to emulate historic statesmen like Pridi Banomyong as well as the Seri Thai movement and bring peace to Thailand and Asia.