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Chugging into history
News, Patipat Janthong, Published on 18/08/2019
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT)'s Makkasan train depot in downtown Bangkok, which was once the country's main centre for locomotive maintenance and production, is now a place where old locomotives and carriages are preserved for future generations to learn from.
The Abhaiphubejhr cannabis model
News, Patipat Janthong, Published on 14/07/2019
» This project has to do with extracting oil from cannabis for the treatment of illnesses in necessary cases. Quality and all-round safety standards must be met, from the planting of the cannabis and the oil extraction to the application of the drug. The use of the oil must be certified by the Department of Medical Sciences as being free of pesticides and metal and chemical residue.
Piyamit Tunnels
News, Patipat Janthong, Published on 28/07/2018
» Below a lush forest in Yala's Betong district is a tunnel system built by Malay communists in 1976. Today, it's the crown jewel of tourism in the province.
Pussy galore
News, Patipat Janthong, Published on 08/04/2018
» More than 500 cats from 50 countries worldwide will be presented at the CFA International Asia Cat Show 2018.
Crowning glory
News, Patipat Janthong, Published on 11/03/2018
» Miss International Queen is a world-class beauty pageant for transgender people. The prelimary rounds start in November but the final round is usually held much later. All finalists are required to attend a week-long camp with various activities. In 2004, the first year the competition was held, Poy Treechada from Thailand was crowned the inaugural queen. This year's winner was Nguyen Huong Giang from Vietnam.
Fortune seekers
News, Patipat Janthong, Published on 04/03/2018
» Many Chinese descendants joined the joss stick walk ritual to mark the important occasion of Chinese New Year 2018.
Bruised community gets back to its feet
News, Patipat Janthong, Published on 18/02/2018
» After three years of peaceful living, uninterrupted by the sound of explosions and the pain of injuries, the people of Yala were plunged into a nightmare scenario all over again on Jan 22 when a bomb was detonated in a city centre market.
Schedule for cremation
News, Patipat Janthong, Published on 08/10/2017
» The Bureau of the Royal Household revealed that 110,889 people came to pay their respects to the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej on Thursday, the last day before preparations for the royal cremation began.
A smelly canal in the heart of the city
News, Patipat Janthong, Published on 23/07/2017
» A memory from 10 years ago is still haunting me vividly. I remember the time when I had to commute by boat through the infamous Khlong Saen Saep from Bang Kapi to Pratunam. All passengers have to use their hands to prevent water from the canal splashing on the face. The odour of the water is almost unbearable. Anybody who has to commute that way would know what I mean.
Artists work around the clock for King Bhumibol's ceremony
News, Patipat Janthong, Published on 09/07/2017
» Progress on the preparation of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej 's royal cremation ceremony is well under way.