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From mansions to mangrove forests
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 22/07/2021
» Like many others, I am not in the mood to travel during the partial lockdown but that will not stop me from exploring. From my computer screen, I can explore various sites in Bangkok and also other parts of the country. This will at least give me an idea of places to add to my itinerary in the future.
Javanese batik at the Textile Museum
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 07/02/2020
» Thailand and Indonesia have a long history of trade and diplomatic relations. Indeed, the shared history and culture of Siam and Java was of great interest to King Chulalongkorn, who visited the Indonesian island on three occasions -- in 1870, 1896 and 1901.
Come for the food, stay for the art
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 02/08/2018
» The sea of skyscrapers is a familiar scene when you travel to Hong Kong. Numerous choices of delicious Cantonese food, a shopping paradise and well-known theme parks may trigger you to return to the vibrant island in the South China Sea.
To honour the Queen, The Faithful Son returns
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 02/08/2017
» In honour of HM Queen Sirikit's birthday on Aug 12, Somtow Sucharitkul's opera Suwana Sama -- The Faithful Son will be performed at the Thailand Cultural Centre from Saturday until Aug 7.
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.
Fit for a King
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 14/03/2017
» Nopparat Bunmee adds a tiny clump of clay to the back right leg of Ratchasi, the mythical lion. He adjusts the leg position of the sculpture, then paces back and forth around his creation to make sure that the creature displays a majestic pose of a lion on the move.