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Salvaging a Buddhist sanctuary
Spectrum, Tunya Sukpanich, Published on 05/02/2012
» A mong the major casualties of the recent floods was the 2,500-rai Buddhamonthon ("Buddhist park") religious park in Nakhon Pathom province. Today the park scarcely resembles the former green spiritual and recreational sanctuary in the shadow of Bangkok. The meticulously landscaped lawns are now covered with a thick layer of dried brown leaves and dead branches from trees and shrubs killed or severely shocked by the floodwaters that covered the park grounds for weeks. Many big trees were uprooted and still lie where they fell.
A vant-garde craftsmanship
Life, Prapai Kraisornkovit, Published on 02/02/2012
» Award-winning young Thai designer Purinutt Wongsathapornsakun has launched his unique Tri Harmony Spring/Summer 2012 collection, inspired by the tricolour Thai national flag.
The controversy over “tattoo tourism”
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 06/06/2011
» Thailand’s tourist industry has added a new and lucrative segment but not everyone is happy.
Hijab ban at Wat school
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/05/2011
» The Education Ministry already has an optional school uniform with hijab for female Muslim students.
Prospects for ending the death penalty in Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/12/2010
» During the last decade executions trickled to a halt in Thailand. Will a new law end them completely? Or will they begin anew?
Learning important lessons in a fun way
Outlook, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 11/03/2010
» It was a busy day for Kesanee Kodkham, a Grade 8 student at Phya Lor Witthayakom. Her school was the host of the "Buddhism and Science Expo", a fun and spectacular event that combines various fields of knowledge for youths in Thailand.