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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.
A promising development in the fight against Covid
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 19/04/2021
» After five days of treatment, more than 300 Covid-19 patients have been cured by fah talai jone (andrographis paniculata) or green chireta.
Birding in Buri Ram
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 18/03/2021
» A series of short high-pitched calls broke the silence and a pair of adult sarus cranes seemed to respond to the calls of other birds.
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.
Versatile tamarind
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 03/11/2020
» When the hard shell of a tamarind pod is peeled off, it reveals a reddish-brown coloured pulp. While the sweet and mildly tangy pulp is a refreshing snack and can be used for cooking, juice or even candy, the seeds -- which are the by-products -- were always regarded as waste.
A tranquil paradise
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 17/09/2020
» Calm waves slowly reach Ao Khao beach on Koh Mak, a tiny island in Trat. The water was warm and crystal clear. A school of little fish swam near the shore while a sea bird stood on the shoreline waiting for its opportunity. Just then in the blink of an eye, it dipped its head into the water and successfully caught its prey and flew away.
A walking tour of Tanao Road
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 03/09/2020
» Stacks of marigold garlands are placed neatly on tables.
Getting creative with green space
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 06/08/2020
» Green rice stalks slightly sway in the wind. Their rhythmical movements seem to go along well with the humming song of a boy running happily on a wooden walkway built above the paddy field.
Full steam ahead for Ayutthaya
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 23/07/2020
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) will launch a special trip to Ayutthaya with a good old-fashioned steam locomotive to celebrate the 68th birthday of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua on July 28.