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Christmas star to shine in Isan
News, Kornchanok Raksaseri, Published on 13/12/2021
» The Christmas Star Festival in Sakon Nakhon has been among the much-anticipated annual events in Thailand for decades. But it's going to be more exciting this year with a floating procession at Nong Han Lake and a new marble archangel sculpture at the St Michael's Cathedral in tambon Tha Rae of Muang district.
More than a second home
News, Kornchanok Raksaseri, Published on 05/10/2020
» Nestled within a 41-rai white-walled area in downtown Lop Buri is Phra Narai Ratchaniwet, a pride of the local people. The palace became known as Narai Palace, as it was where King Narai the Great spent most of his time outside of the capital, during the Ayutthaya period.
Thai expats urge cooperation
News, Kornchanok Raksaseri, Published on 28/03/2020
» Many Thais living abroad agree that their experiences of the Covid-19 pandemic in their adopted nations can serve as a valuable lesson for those back home who have yet to be placed under the most severe of restrictions.
US soldier returns 'home' as armies train together
News, Kornchanok Raksaseri, Published on 23/03/2020
» The ongoing Thai-US joint "Hanuman Guardian" army exercise was a good chance for Specialist Michael Lindemann, now 31, to visit the place where he lived and thinks of as "home" for the first time in eight years.
Economy first for new US ambassador
News, Kornchanok Raksaseri, Published on 12/03/2020
» After a year and a half, a new US ambassador to Thailand has finally landed. Ambassador Michael G DeSombre, who took up his post earlier this month said taking sides in Thai politics is not the way to go and he will rather focus on promoting businesses, with energy and digital ventures, infrastructure and manufacturing projects also on his radar.
Asean leaders back Thai push for RCEP deal
Kornchanok Raksaseri, Published on 22/06/2019
» Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations have vowed to try to conclude the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) this year, deputy government spokesman Werachon Sukondhapatipak said on Saturday.
Thailand revs up for Asean summit
News, Kornchanok Raksaseri, Published on 20/06/2019
» With the first Asean summit of the year around the corner, Thailand as the chair of the regional bloc plans to promote sustainability and partnership amid challenges in the current state of affairs.
China woos region at culture event
News, Kornchanok Raksaseri, Published on 19/05/2019
» BEIJING: While China often refers to its strong ties with Thailand when it highlights the potential for cooperation among Asian countries, Thailand must be careful not to allow the relationship to become too one-sided, as evidenced by other regional Chinese collaborations, an academic has said.
Melayu Day puts Yala on the map
News, Kornchanok Raksaseri, Published on 23/02/2019
» Under the scorching late afternoon sun, hundreds of people packed both sides of the main road in Nakhon Yala municipality, eager to witness one of the main spectacles of the year -- the parade celebrating Melayu Day.
Planting the seeds of mindfulness and beauty
News, Kornchanok Raksaseri, Published on 17/02/2019
» Despite concerns about dust and small particles threatening people's health, Lumpini Park remains a popular place for people to exercise and enjoy their free time.