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Life through the lens of a batik maker
News, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 03/01/2023
» Jantima Sukmetta, 52, gradually unfolds a batik fabric. It has distinguished colours of golden yellow and brown, the naturally dyed colours from turmeric and leaves of khonthi (beach vitex). The khonthi plant is easily found along beaches in tambon Na Thap of Chana district in the southern province of Songkhla, where her Me-D Na Thap Batik Group is located.
Mystical ties
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 28/02/2019
» Before the Sun rose over the Pattani River, one community in the city of Pattani were widely awake or perhaps didn't sleep from the night before. The old quarter was known as Chinatown Pattani. Last Tuesday, it was crowded with thousands of people from many parts of the country as well as visitors from Malaysia. They came to join the annual celebration of Chao Mae Lim Ko Nieo, the revered Chinese goddess.
Labour of love
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 01/05/2017
» Arunee Srito, 65, has never let up since she heard about labour rights almost 50 years ago.
Home improvement
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 08/03/2016
» Despite decades of campaigning, gender equality is still the main agenda of the women's rights movement.
The power of positive thinking
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 13/03/2014
» Political demonstrations in Bangkok have reached their fifth month and look set to continue, as do the incidents of violence that have occurred at protest sites and during marches. The political turmoil has also affected the tourism industry and scared away a number of international tourists, especially those from the Middle East, some countries in Europe and South Asia. Despite this, 2,319,821 people made the trip to Thailand in January, up 0.06% from the same period of last year.
Prevention is better than cure
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 21/11/2013
» Despite the current political uncertainty, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is optimistic that the number of foreign tourists this year will reach the target of 26.3 million, a 17% growth from 22.3 million in 2012.