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A bamboo 'curtain' in the North
News, Somsak Suksai, Published on 12/07/2014
» Nestled on mountains in northern Lampang province, the Pabang community may be little known to the rest of Thailand, but this far-flung location provides clear proof of self-reliance and harmonious coexistence between people and forests.
Pottering into crisis
News, Somsak Suksai, Published on 27/07/2013
» The popular chicken-pattern bowls which adorn houses and restaurants throughout the country are believed to originate in the northern province of Lampang. In fact they date back more than a century to Guangdong province in China and have spread around the world.
An extremely weighty problem
News, Somsak Suksai, Published on 01/06/2013
» Elephants have always been accorded a special place in Thai society, once having graced the old Siamese national flag, but many these days are reduced to begging on the streets.
Cops in North uncover drugs for bombs racket
News, Somsak Suksai, Published on 25/07/2012
» LAMPANG : Police have uncovered what they suspect is a drugs for explosives racket in Lampang which they fear could be funnelling dynamite and bomb-making materials to southern Muslim extremists operating in the North.
Reds to face off again in Lampang race
News, Somsak Suksai, Published on 08/06/2012
» Disunity looks set to emerge in the pro-government camp again when three red-shirt candidates compete with each other in a provincial election.
Gold fever hits northern river
News, Somsak Suksai, Published on 11/02/2012
» LAMPANG : Gold prospectors are roaming Wang Nua district of the northern province of Lampang, hoping to strike it rich as gold deposits have been discovered there. Activities are now being planned to promote the little-known district as a new tourist attraction.