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Traditional textiles and temple tours
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 28/09/2023
» A one-hour drive from downtown Sukhothai to Si Satchanalai district, the Suntree Thai Weaving Center is a place where a group of local skilful weavers gather to work on old wood looms that are all set up in the middle of the green courtyard.
The lotus sea
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 26/01/2023
» Gentle winter breezes welcome early risers as a row of motorboats navigate through a spiral course of waterways on the 25,500 rai Nong Han Lake, which is shrouded in a sea of mist. When the sky becomes orange and the Sun shines brightly, a magnificent scene of buoyant pink water lilies that spread as far as the eye can see takes our breath away.
Artists try to show the way
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 03/01/2022
» Last spring, thousands of butterflies fluttered yellow-green wings over the mud fields in Nakhon Ratchasima. The massive outbreak of these chartreuse creatures, though a common sight in the summer, made headlines after officials said the lush forest had nourished and multiplied caterpillars at an unprecedented scale.
Thai silk masters on show at Iconcraft
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 07/08/2020
» Thai textiles are being brought to life during the "Iconcraft Thai Textile Heroes" which brings a string of exquisite pieces to wow visitors at Iconcraft on the 4th and 5th floor of Iconsiam, Charoen Nakhon Road, until Aug 30.
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.
Bringing the tambons to you
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 13/05/2020
» After its annual One Tambon One Product Fair (Otop Fair) was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Community Development Department has carried out a series of live sales on its Facebook page, Otop Today Thailand, in which shoppers can enjoy special bargain deals.
Love and devotion
B Magazine, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 14/04/2019
» Stacks of long bamboo poles are placed on the ground at Wat Wang Wiwekaram, a famous temple built by the revered late abbot Luang Pho Uttama. The temple is located in a Mon village in Sangkhla Buri district, on the Thailand-Myanmar border in Kanchanaburi province.
Making history
Life, Story and photos: Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 29/11/2018
» The two-storey wooden house of Suriya Wongchai is not like the other houses in the neighbourhood of Ban Sri Don Chai in Chiang Rai's Chiang Khong district. Each tier of his four-tier roof is decorated with sculptures of hong (mythical swans), while a wooden carved peafowl is displayed on each gable.
Weaving communities together
Life, Story and photos: & Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 26/02/2018
» More than a decade ago, no one in the northern province of Lamphun gave much attention to "geographical indication", a status that identifies a product with its specific origin. But today the province is renowned for the implementation of geographical indications, or GI tags, that can improve the quality of pha mai yok dok Lamphun, a well-known hand-woven silk brocade that has intricate and elegant designs.
A proud heritage
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 15/02/2018
» Napa Suyayai, 68, sits comfortably on the bench of her wooden loom in the outdoor workroom of her house. It is the weaving centre of Tai Lue of Ban Thi community in Lamphun.