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A modern way to preserve tradition
News, Published on 08/12/2020
» The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation is being asked to work with the Life Community Museum in Bung Kan province to help promote its educational and learning centre about the life of upper northeastern people and contemporary-traditional arts.
Drills to replace lion dancers in Phuket
News, Published on 19/01/2020
» Phuket plans to welcome the Year of the Rat later this week not with lion dances and wishes of good luck, but with maritime safety drills as it moves to rebuild tourist confidence.
Airport plans up in air
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 29/12/2019
» While the Prayut Chan-o-cha government struggles to invigorate a tepid economy, it is also fuelling the slowdown by its year-long delay on a decision on the Suvarnabhumi airport upgrade.
The road to rural success
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 13/10/2019
» When His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great thought of ways to improve the quality of life of his people, particularly residents in remote villages, he realised the link between new roads and better living.
Si Racha advances from industrial hub to ‘smart city’
Thana Boonlert, Published on 07/07/2019
» Si Racha district in Chon Buri is known as the home of large industrial estates and the Laem Chabang seaport. However, in the near future, the town will acquire an additional status as a “smart city” that uses digital innovation to improve the standard of living and create new business opportunities.
The Pride of Phayao
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 28/03/2019
» First-time visitors to the northern province of Phayao should be sure to check out the provincial town and, in particular, the famous namesake lake on which it stands. For repeat visitors, however, I suggest exploring the northeastern part of the province, which is made up of Chiang Kham, Phu Sang and Pong districts. Unless, you have plenty of time to spend , don't bother going back to the lake.
Keeping the 'seafood supermarket' above water
News, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 02/03/2019
» Nestled in Phangnga Bay about 20 kilometres east of Phuket is Baan Bang La, a small Muslim village of 150 households. It is surrounded by lush mangrove forests and untouched coral reefs. Local residents make a living from aquaculture, coastal fishing and small-scale rubber farms.
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.
Historical recovery
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 13/09/2018
» Laterite bricks were stacked up in three layers. The total height is about 3m. At first glance, it looks like a wall of any ancient ruins.
An accident waiting to happen
Spectrum, Achadtaya Chuenniran, Published on 29/07/2018
» Serious efforts to tighten safety standards for foreign tourists scared away by the tragedy of 47 Chinese visitors killed when a boat capsized off the Phuket coastline early this month fail to ease the concerns of deputy Tourist Police Bureau chief Surachate Hakparn about a possible repeat of the tragedy.