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Frog farming a dry season boon for Isan farmers
Published on 14/05/2025
» NAKHON PHANOM - Frog farming has generated a handsome income for residents of a village in Renu Nakhon district during recent dry seasons.
Roi Et culture, loud and proud
Life, John Clewley, Published on 25/03/2025
» World Beat was out and about in Isan recently for a visit to the annual Boon Pha Wet Festival in Roi Et.
No excuse for racist slurs
Oped, Editorial, Published on 08/01/2025
» Campaigning for victory in local elections next month may be fierce, but Thaksin Shinawatra has been accused of not just a breach of etiquette but also outright racism at a recent rally.
Discover the Joy of Travel in Thailand
Published on 18/12/2024
» As the year-end travel season begins, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) invites everyone with remaining holiday days, as well as those planning to gather friends, loved ones and family to embark on new adventures, to pack your bags and explore destinations in Thailand that can be enjoyed all year round. TAT has curated a list of must-visit attractions for this festive season, which marks the peak of Thailand’s travel calendar. There are countless hidden gems waiting for travel enthusiasts to broaden their travel experience.
A weekend in Vientiane
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 30/05/2024
» Just a 45-minute drive across the First Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge and with a linguistic resemblance to the Isan dialect, Vientiane is one of the most welcoming destinations for Thais seeking a weekend experience. This humble town radiates the allure of a bygone colonial age and its laid-back lifestyle allows visitors to avoid any rushing.
TEST YOURSELF: Netflix goes to Isan
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/08/2023
» More murders, less comedy in a new Isan film
Netflix ventures into Thailand’s northeast with first film in Isan dialect
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 26/07/2023
» On a dark and stormy night, the police race to find the person responsible for a massacre in an isolated area in northeast Thailand…. as the trailer shows.
Netflix to debut first film in isan dialect
Life, Published on 13/07/2023
» The Murderer is set to debut on Netflix on July 27, making it the streaming platform’s first movie in the Isan dialect.
Welcome the Thai New Year with Water Festival 2023
Guru, Published on 13/04/2023
» The "Water Festival 2023: Delightful Songkran" will be held in six provinces and four regions from April 13-16. The aim of the event is to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Thailand, inviting Thai and foreigners to experience the charm of cultural heritage and local identity.
Keep cool and cultured at Water Festival 2023
Life, Published on 10/04/2023
» Organiser ThaiBev along with The Tourism Authority of Thailand and other partners celebrate the Thai New Year with Water Festival 2023 in six provinces across all four regions of Thailand, starting this Thursday and running until Sunday.