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Thailand Tourism Festival 2017 in Lumphini Park
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/01/2017
» Listen to famous singers & watch spectacular stage shows, visit mini-villages from around Thailand & sample local cuisines, there is something for everyone at the annual Lumphini Thailand Tourism festival.
Marching bands in Thailand & Prince Paribatra Sukhumbhand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 10/06/2016
» Inspired by military service in Germany, Prince Paribatra (1881-1944) wrote over 70 marching band pieces during his life. Many western brass instructors served at the court of Siam.
Water festival more important than water shortage
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/04/2013
» 45 drought provinces declared disaster areas but Songkran is a time to travel back home & reunite with families, so the show must go on.
Grenade explosion at Isan temple festival
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/02/2013
» M67 grenade leaves metre deep hole in ground, kills 4, injures 50. Police tried to grab the grenade but it bounced & exploded.
Buddhist monk is happiest man
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/10/2012
» Meditation on compassion has changed this famous monk's brain over time to make him the happiest man ever tested by these scientists.
Fashion magazines: Growing popularity, growing market
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/09/2012
» Thailand's leading fashion magazines are expanding into male fashion too & getting closer to readers via events, apps & festivals.
Classical music in Thailand & Narong Prangcharoen
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/07/2012
» Up-and-coming Thai composer based in US organizes contest and educational event to spark interest musical composition in young people.
How to make a Loy Krathong float
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/11/2010
» Made of purple Amaranth flowers, jackfruit leaves and incense stuck into the trunk of a banana tree, Loy Krathong floats grace the waters of Thailand this weekend.
Saving ancient Akha culture in Chiang Rai: A US government grant
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/10/2010
» Traditional religious rituals, family genealogies, children's songs, games and literature that have been passed on orally for centuries are being preserved for the future.