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'Road tragedy' was designed to deceive
News, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 20/03/2025
» Wichian Jityen, 32, died tragically on a road in Sakon Nakhon, in what many believed at first was a road accident. However, further probing revealed he was actually the victim of premeditated murder, news which has shocked the local community.
Skills push for Thai EV industry begins
Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 01/02/2025
» The Ministry of Labour has launched training for over 2,000 engineers and technicians to strengthen Thailand’s position as an electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing hub.
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.
'No more closures, please'
News, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 03/01/2022
» Ten year-old Kaemsai Simasan's smile faded away when she learned from her mother that she can't yet return to her class after New Year. The school is still closed as parents are worried about infections from the Omicron variant.
Russell Crowe in Phuket, Bangkok
News, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 16/10/2021
» Hollywood actor Russell Crowe's posts on Twitter showing him and his crew travelling in Phuket and Bangkok have created a much-needed buzz ahead of Thailand's reopening to foreign visitors on Nov 1.
Thai Vietjet to launch two direct flights
Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 02/09/2021
» Thai Vietjet will launch direct flights from Bangkok to Singapore and Phuket to Singapore, starting on Oct 21.
Betong airport set to open next month
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 19/08/2021
» Betong International Airport in Yala is likely to open next month, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT).
Patong to get art displays
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 22/07/2021
» The Colourful Phuket campaign will run until the end of this month to welcome tourists to the resort island.
From mansions to mangrove forests
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 22/07/2021
» Like many others, I am not in the mood to travel during the partial lockdown but that will not stop me from exploring. From my computer screen, I can explore various sites in Bangkok and also other parts of the country. This will at least give me an idea of places to add to my itinerary in the future.
Beyond the coast
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 01/07/2021
» Tall casuarina trees (son talay in Thai) stand handsomely in rows along the coastal line of Wa Ko beach in Prachuap Khiri Khan's Muang district. Branches of those needle-like leaves sway in the wind while soft waves curl up to the shore.