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Ganja -- a future cash crop?
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 22/03/2021
» After retiring as a school teacher two years ago, Wilai Kampilool, now 62, spends his time farming. His house is located in Ban Sok Nak, in tambon Hin Lek Fai in Buri Ram's Khu Muang district. The village has recently become a destination for those who want to learn about or see ganja (marijuana) plants.
Daring to be different
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 15/02/2021
» Seven years ago, Nongluck Asavasakulchai, now 53, left her job as a nurse in the capital to become a farmer in her hometown in Nakhon Phanom, about 715km northeast of Bangkok. There, in 2014, she founded Community Enterprise Rice Processing Tambon Ban Phueng (Khaowsook) after the price of rice hit record lows. Her goal was to find alternative options and the solution she turned to was organic rice.
New bypass opens in Chumpon
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 24/09/2020
» The Department of Rural Roads has opened a new bypass in Chumphon. The aim is to reduce traffic on Highway 327 from the Pathom Phon intersection to the city of Chumphon.
TAT offers rainy season promotions
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 16/07/2020
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has joined hands with airlines, hotels and car rental service providers to launch the "Hello Rainy" promotion.
The price of safety
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 22/06/2020
» When it comes to the new normal, the Thai Chana application -- which requires people to scan a Thai Chana Quick Response (QR) code to check in and check out of places they visit, stop by or dine at -- is certain to be familiar for those living in Thailand as a post-Covid-19 measure.
Busman's holiday
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 23/05/2019
» A new customised double-decker bus will be launched to serve afternoon tea and dinner while cruising past attractions through central Bangkok.
Chinese get e-visa
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 07/02/2019
» The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will introduce its first e-visa application service in Beijing, making China the first country where the service will be available starting on Feb 15.
Most-searched Thai destinations
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 20/12/2018
» Khao Kho is listed as the No.1-searched destination in Thailand, according to the Google Year In Search 2018.
The depths of history
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 03/09/2018
» Under the calm surface a team of divers went down to the seabed, ignoring colourful coral reefs and marine life. Their intention is not leisure, but the collection of data and samples of ancient artefacts as well as parts of a ship that capsized centuries ago in the Gulf of Thailand.
New van service
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 07/06/2018
» The Transport Company will move its interprovincial van service from the Bangkok Bus Terminal (Chatuchak) to a new station on June 18.