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Betong's tourist fortunes improve
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 20/05/2018
» Despite being situated in a strife-torn area, the southernmost Betong district of Yala province has seen a surge in tourists.
80 new sculptures to promote art of traditional Thai healing
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 02/11/2016
» A new batch of 80 Thai "hermit" self-stretching exercise postures known in Thai as Ruesi Dat Ton at Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram, or Wat Pho, are being sculpted to promote the art of traditional Thai healing.
Wat Pho the top choice for tourists
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 21/12/2015
» With its colossal 46x15 metre Reclining Buddha statue, exquisite mural paintings and Thai massage centre to sooth travellers' weary bodies, it is no wonder that Wat Phra Chetuphon Vimolmangklararm, better known as Wat Pho, was named Thailand's most popular landmark tourist attraction this year.
Government plans to train school children to become guides
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 06/10/2015
» The Ministry of Tourism and Sports plans to set up a training programme for students in more than 3,000 schools nationwide under the Education Ministry's "Teach Less, Learn More" pilot scheme, to help them become accredited local tour guides.