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Life through the lens of a batik maker
News, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 03/01/2023
» Jantima Sukmetta, 52, gradually unfolds a batik fabric. It has distinguished colours of golden yellow and brown, the naturally dyed colours from turmeric and leaves of khonthi (beach vitex). The khonthi plant is easily found along beaches in tambon Na Thap of Chana district in the southern province of Songkhla, where her Me-D Na Thap Batik Group is located.
A rural retreat
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 19/08/2021
» Going out to an open green space somehow can change my perspective and mood. When I hear birds chirping and feel the gentle wind, it relaxes me and helps reduce stress after days working in front of a computer screen.
Finding joy in helping others
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 02/08/2021
» Two years ago, Banjerd Nualiem opened his first khao kaeng (curry and rice) shop in Nakhon Pathom's Kamphaeng Saen district to offer self-service meals.
National Museum extends exhibit
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 22/07/2021
» The National Museum will extend its current exhibition, "Evolving Civilisation: From Lop Buri To Ayutthaya Periods", to Sept 30.
The search for the perfect durian
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 01/07/2021
» While driving along Highway 4 from Phetchaburi to Prachuap Khiri Khan, you will notice vendors sitting under big umbrellas in roadside stalls selling their farm products such as pineapples and rose apples. During this time of the year, you also will see another popular fruit of the province -- the Pa La-u durian.
Exploring islands less known
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 22/04/2021
» Koh Nok Phao was not a familiar destination to me when talking about exploring the islands in the southern province of Surat Thani. Known as Muang Roi Koh (meaning Hundred Island Province), Surat Thani has many islands and islets that have not yet become well-known unlike Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao.
A sacred day cruise
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 15/04/2021
» The seated Buddha image of Phra Buddha Trai Rattananayok, also known as Phra To or Luang Pho To, is majestic. The statue is housed in a vihara (prayer hall) at Wat Kanlayanamit in Thon Buri on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River.
A place where time moves slow
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 08/04/2021
» A double-decker ferry docked at a pier on the bank of the Don Sak River in Surat Thani's Don Sak district, about a 90-minute drive from Surat Thani Airport. The destination was not world-renowned Koh Samui or Koh Phangan but a smaller more low-profile island named Koh Phaluai.
Tradition wins out
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 11/01/2021
» It is an annual practice for Prayadpon Kaewnornin, 67, and her sister Maliwan Sarapat, 59 -- farmers in Sakon Nakhon -- that after the harvest season in November, the two will carefully select the best of their rice for a national rice contest.
Orange skies and verdant dreams
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 12/11/2020
» A row boat approached the pier at Ban Thung Yi Peng (also spelled Ban Thung Yee Pheng) on Koh Lanta Yai in Krabi. Lining both sides of the waterway are dense mangrove forests. This is thanks to the efforts of the Community Based Tourism Club of Ban Thung Yi Peng, which has helped protect and replant mangrove trees for almost 20 years.