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Thai Silk, the local way
News, Pattarapong Chatpattarasill, Published on 21/07/2019
» Silk and cotton weaving is practised by households across the northeastern province of Nong Bua Lam Phu.
Tattoos make their mark
News, Pattarapong Chatpattarasill, Published on 25/03/2018
» The origins of tattooing remain unknown. Some archaeologists theorise that tattooing occurred in a haphazard way. Ancient humans might have been cut by a plant which left a stain on the skin, resulting in an accidental tattoo.
Rooting for a fading forest
News, Pattarapong Chatpattarasill, Published on 04/02/2018
» Over the past decade, the watershed forests in 13 northern provinces the main water sources for the Chao Phraya River have suffered a deforestation crisis that has destroyed at least 8.6 million rai of land.
Northern exposure
News, Pattarapong Chatpattarasill, Published on 07/01/2018
» Even though the press trip to Mae Hong Son organised by the Ministry of Culture was meant to be a workshop to learn and exchange knowledge on local cultural preservation, the attendees had an even more valuable experience.
Aerial Grand Prix wins Thai hearts
News, Pattarapong Chatpattarasill, Published on 10/12/2017
» Air Race 1, often referred to as formula one air racing, is regarded as one of the world's fastest and most thrilling motorsports, with aeroplanes racing against each other at the same time.
Late King honoured
News, Pattarapong Chatpattarasill, Published on 05/11/2017
» The Royal Cremation Ceremony Exhibition for the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej is being held in remembrance of his royal grace through his works, royal projects and life stories.
Scattered seeds will bring new life to forests
News, Pattarapong Chatpattarasill, Published on 16/07/2017
» Gen Chatchai Sarikulya, the minister of agriculture and cooperatives, revealed that one of the most important missions of the ministry annually is the Royal Rainmaking Project.
Home at Last
Asia focus, Pattarapong Chatpattarasill, Published on 03/04/2017
» After years living as nomads fleeing one of the longest-running armed conflicts in the world, Karen refugees are settling into new homes in the community of Lay Kay Kaw in Myawaddy district near the border with Thailand in southeastern Myanmar. The resettlement programme is being undertaken with help from the Nippon Foundation of Japan. While lasting peace in the region remains elusive, the cooperation of the Karen National Union to ensure residents' safety is a testament to the foundation's ability to win hearts and minds after decades working in the country.
Commuters warned over Songkran
News, Pattarapong Chatpattarasill, Published on 09/04/2017
» In Nonthaburi's Bang Bua Thong district, a truck and a container vehicle collided on Kanchanaphisek Road. At the scene of the crash, volunteers are busy removing the bodies of the road accident victims.
River of fire erupts
News, Pattarapong Chatpattarasill, Published on 02/01/2014
» Fireworks brighten up the night sky over the Chao Phraya River as Bangkok rings in 2014. The fireworks were fired from boats in the middle of the river as venues across the city were packed with New Year countdown revellers.