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Stories behind the artwork
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 30/04/2025
» Since water is an essential and vital component for life on Earth, the White Elephant Art Competition chose "Water And Alternation" as its theme for 2025. Prof Yanawit Kunchaethong, a judge at the competition, commented that "Water And Alternation" is a relatable topic which allows artists to showcase their imagination through a variety of techniques.
Explore Thailand using NFTs on the Amazing Hunt app
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 29/08/2024
» While exploring the country, holidaymakers can now enjoy a fresh and entertaining experience by pretending to be treasure hunters and completing quests. Recently, the Tourism Authority of Thailand in collaboration with Thai NFT artists and Bored Town launched the Amazing Hunt NFT Travel Guide, which allows users to collect NFTs that can be exchanged for discounts and vouchers on travel-related services.
Visitors flock to Phichit for worship ceremony
Life, Published on 25/01/2024
» Until the end of the month, Wat Tha Luang has been turned into an entertainment venue as the Luang Pho Phet Worship Ceremony and the Muang Phichit Celebration returns to the northern town of Phichit with a wide range of traditional rituals and cultural performances that showcase the beauty of local culture.
James named Friend of Omega
Life, Published on 24/11/2023
» Last November, Omega organised the "Her Time" exhibition in Bangkok at Parc Paragon.
The grandeur of Sukhothai
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 15/06/2023
» While the majority of visitors arriving in Sukhothai head straight to Sukhothai and Si Satchanalai Historical Parks, which were added to the list of the Unesco World Heritage Sites in 1999, this lower northern town itself provides a variety of local delights for those wanting to experience slow life, local wisdom and the splendour of nature.
Bang the drum slowly
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 26/05/2022
» Despite the hot weather in the ancient town of Lamphun, a large crowd of Buddhist votaries gathered at the foot of Tha Nang Bridge to welcome the annual Klong Luang (Lanna-style big drum) contest back after a two-year hiatus as part of the seven-day Phra That Hariphunchai Bathing Festival to mark Visakha Bucha Day.
Born into the past
Life, Story: Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 15/12/2020
» Niramon, a 23-year-old woman, was robbed and murdered in 2019 while on the way to meet her boyfriend. After her death, she was transported to another universe and later she was reborn as a girl named Botan into a poor Thai-Chinese family in Phichit. Without any support, Botan experienced hardships until she discovered something that connected her to Niramon, hence discovering the purpose of her reincarnation.
Banana republic
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 02/03/2020
» The road leading to Ban Neon Kum in Bang Krathum district in Phitsanulok is quiet. Along the road are farmlands consisting mostly of banana plantations. For more than a century, locals in Bang Krathum have grown the fruit for producing sun-dried bananas -- known as kluay tak in Thai. Kluay tak is a Geographical Indication (GI) product of Bang Krathum. About 4,000 tonnes of kluay tak are produced yearly.
Serenity now
Life, Published on 12/09/2019
» Despite reports warning of tropical storm Podul, my plan to visit Lan Chom Dao, one of Phetchabun province's most scenic camping grounds, at the end of August remained unchanged. Postponing the trip was out of the question, I already had fixed plans for the following weeks. Besides, with a deadline to meet, I couldn't let a storm, not even a typhoon, stop me. It turned out I made the right decision.
New rules for a traditional medicine
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 20/05/2019
» As Thailand is the first country in Southeast Asia to amend the narcotics laws and allow cannabis, still a narcotic drug, to be used for research and medical purposes, another issue is raised if we will lead other countries in the region to legalise cannabis.