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Gearing up for tourists
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 08/03/2018
» After harvesting season, rice farmers in the Northeast hold an annual merit-making ceremony to express gratitude to Mae Phosop (the Goddess of Rice). The farmers bring a portion of their newly harvested rice and pile it up on a temple ground for monks to bless.
Celebrating India in Thailand
Life, Published on 31/08/2017
» The "Festival Of India" in Thailand will celebrate the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Weaving ties and traditions
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 04/04/2017
» Wongduean Udomdechawet smiles when she talks about the craft of creating the tie-dyed silk woven cloth, known as mudmee.
Thailand's Silk Road
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 09/03/2017
» The slogan, "Phra That Kham Kaen, Sounds Of Khaen (Isan Flute), Golden Shower Flowers, Hub Of Silk, Phuk Sieo Rituals, Big City, Sirindhorn Dinosaur Museum, Thailand's First Olympics Gold Medal" belongs to Khon Kaen province. This northeastern province is a centre of fine Thai silk, with silk tours being the second most popular activity among tourists. To find out more, tourists should visit its major silk production source -- Chonnabot district.
Publisher offers children values for money
News, Published on 02/11/2014
» A major book publisher says the release of a set of children's books promoting Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's 12 core values is proving a hit with youngsters.