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Sunny side of the street
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 25/06/2020
» The trees are still young. The shade is rare. When you walk on the first public park built over the Chao Phraya River, you will need not only your sunglasses but also a hat or an umbrella.
Bridging the gap
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 28/05/2020
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) plans to launch the country's first public park over the Chao Phraya River next month.
The cure for (some of) what ails you
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 13/05/2020
» The herbal tea is dark green. The smell is not that appealing. Only a small sip can leave a long-lasting bitterness in your mouth. Fah talai jone, or green chireta, is known for its extreme bitterness. The King of Bitters has been used for the treatment of some sickness like the flu and sore throat for centuries in Asian countries such as Thailand, China and India.
Khao Yai sees new life
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 30/04/2020
» Established as the country's first national park, Khao Yai National Park is known as one of the top tourist destinations in Thailand. It is also the first field classroom for many people, especially children.
True beauty is at your fingertips
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 02/04/2020
» Until at least April 25, national museums have closed their doors to prevent the spread of Covid-19. In this age of rapidly changing technology, we no longer have to leave home and can still pay a visit to top museums in Thailand and around the world through virtual museum tour programmes.
Service fees waived
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 26/03/2020
» Following the government's policy to cancel the traditional Songkran holiday on April 13-15 to contain the spread of Covid-19, the Transport Ministry has announced a measure allowing passengers to change or refund their tickets bought before the announcement date on March 18 for travel during April 1-30 without paying fees.
Banana republic
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 02/03/2020
» The road leading to Ban Neon Kum in Bang Krathum district in Phitsanulok is quiet. Along the road are farmlands consisting mostly of banana plantations. For more than a century, locals in Bang Krathum have grown the fruit for producing sun-dried bananas -- known as kluay tak in Thai. Kluay tak is a Geographical Indication (GI) product of Bang Krathum. About 4,000 tonnes of kluay tak are produced yearly.
A new dawn
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 20/02/2020
» Thai classical music was heard from afar. The pleasant melody was like a welcome message to visitors wandering in the Sukhothai Historical Park in Sukhothai province.
A stone's throw
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 09/01/2020
» A child holds her father's hand tightly while boarding a pedal boat. Before her is the large lake that runs along Khao Ngu limestone hills. Located in Muang district in Ratchaburi, the site was once a rock mining area. It has since been turned into a public park, now known as Khao Ngu Stone Park.
The year in internet searches
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 02/01/2020
» The most searched words in Thailand last year was the phrase "Chim, Shop, Chai", according to Google's Year in Search 2019.