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Weaving ties and traditions
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 04/04/2017
» Wongduean Udomdechawet smiles when she talks about the craft of creating the tie-dyed silk woven cloth, known as mudmee.
Designs on development
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 09/01/2017
» For a decade, Assoc Prof Trirat Jarutach has evaluated facilities for people with disabilities in tourist attractions nationwide. The head of the Universal Design Research Unit of Chulalongkorn University found that only a handful of places can serve as role models for universal-design architecture.
Island community
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 08/09/2016
» A raised concrete walkway behind Wat Champa in Taling Chan leads to the Koh San Chao canal community. The community might not ring a bell, but it is known among a few travellers as an add-on trip to the famous Lat Mayom floating market in Taling Chan.
New police app
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 21/05/2015
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Police Bureau has launched the "Police I Lert U" app allowing users to quickly contact policemen when they need help.
From R- to G-rated
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 26/03/2015
» How will you deal with the increasing number of Chinese tourists?
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.
Holidays from hell
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 30/07/2013
» When violent, unforeseen events turn your dream vacation into a nightmare, who can you turn to for help and who is ultimately at fault?
Tour of duty
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 23/05/2013
» Pol Maj Gen Roy Inkapairoj, commander of the Tourist Police Division, has plenty of plans and policies to ensure tourist safety. The 43-year-old was a commander of the Immigration Bureau before moving to the tourist division last year. He said his major focus is to protect and serve visitors to the best of his ability.
Klaeng goes quiet
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 27/09/2012
» Rayong is known for its tropical fruit and as a connecting point to the famous Koh Samet. Some guidebooks even say the province is unremarkable, but Rayong has many things to offer, ranging from nature to old communities.