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China: Millions struggle to get home for the Lunar New Year
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 04/02/2016
» Up to 100,000 train travellers were temporarily stranded on Monday at two stations as authorities struggle to cope with the estimated 2.9 billion trips that will be made around China during the 40-day "Spring Festival" travel rush.
Art of weaving & singing: Tai Lue in northern Thailand (with videos)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 10/07/2015
» Chiang Rai is full of ethnic diversity, including the Tai Lue people, known for their weaving and traditional clothing.
Learning Thai with Post Today (Archive)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 01/08/2014
» Here are all the columns we have done since we began in late August 2012.
Cannon ceremony a man's job
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 09/04/2014
» Caretaker PM and defence minister, Yingluck Shinawatra, watched, but did not carry out the minister's traditional role in paying respect to the ministry's cannons.
Songkran in Singapore
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 19/03/2014
» Many Thais are upset that Singapore intends to hold its own its own Songkran festival at the same time as Thailand's traditional festival. Some, however, see the move in a positive light.
Buddha's birth date?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/11/2013
» Ancient timber shrine discovered in Nepal may move Buddha's birth date back to before 500 B.C.
Unique Thailand: Bathing a goddess in Songkhla
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/12/2012
» Made from gold 300 years ago, this statue of the goddess is bathed once a year, a chance to make wishes & promises to the goddess.
Tribes demand to be Thai
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 30/03/2012
» A large and colourful mixed group of ethnic minorities converged on Government House yesterday to demand the government keep the promises it has made, particularly in granting Thai citizenship.