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Biodiversity delight
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 17/05/2019
» Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn will preside over the opening ceremony of the International Conference on Biodiversity (IBD) 2019 on May 22 at Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld, Bangkok.
A sky park is coming
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 02/05/2019
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) plans to launch the country's first sky park over the Chao Phraya River next March.
A plea for pot
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 24/04/2019
» Despite the controversy over medical cannabis in Thailand, the country's first-ever marijuana expo was organised last weekend in Buri Ram and was well received by participants. The three-day fair with a 20 million baht investment attracted not only those who have experience in using weed but also people who were sick and wanted to use medical marijuana as well as people from many parts of the country, policemen, soldiers (both in uniform and undercover) as well as foreigners.
Past lives
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 08/04/2019
» Pink canopy tents were erected over two opened pits in a small sugar-apple plantation not far from the Central Mosque, or Masjid Ban Suan, in Muang district of Lop Buri. At first glance, it looked like nobody was here. Then someone emerged from the site. He had a broken piece of clay pot in his hand.
Bangkok's hidden gem
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 07/02/2019
» Sitting on the eastern bank of the Chao Phraya River, the old Chinese community of Talat Noi in Samphanthawong district dates back to the early Rattanakosin period. For years, the community was overshadowed by the more famous Yaowarat, Bangkok's Chinatown. But more recently, tourists have started exploring more of Bangkok to find destinations a little bit off the beaten path.
Kaset fair focuses on farming
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 23/01/2019
» The annual Kaset Fair returns this year at Kasetsart University's Bang Khen campus and will take place from Friday until Feb 2. The largest and the longest-established agricultural event was organised by the university to promote farm produce, farm-related products and celebrate National Farmer's Day on Feb 2.
Reaching heaven
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 06/12/2018
» The peak of Phu Chi Dao Mountain in Chiang Rai's Wiang Kaen district was shrouded in mist. A cool breeze was blowing in from the mountain range in front of me. I zipped up my jacket to the neck and put on the hood while I patiently waited for the sunrise.
The land before time
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 25/10/2018
» Being declared Thailand's first global geopark is a major boon for Satun. But it does mean that some things have to be done differently.
Some like it hot
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 04/10/2018
» I dipped my hand in a private hot-spring pool in the headquarters of Chae Son National Park in Lampang to test the heat. The temperature was about 40C. It was too hot at first, but for a short while it seemed to be tolerable.
Discover Japan
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 24/08/2018
» For fans of Japanese food and cultural activities, the annual Japan Discovery fair will return to Bangkok starting today.