Visiting the Thai Elephant Conservation Center in Lampang
Elephants are an important part of Thai culture and the Thai way of life. They are a traditional symbol of royal power, an essential feature of Buddhist art and architecture, and a spiritual mentor for many people.
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The “New Theory” for Economic Self-Reliance
The New Theory is a system of land and water management for farmers who possess 10-15 rai of land. The land is divided in the proportions 30:30:30:10.
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Electric Tuk-Tuk
One of the vehicles that grabs the foreign tourists’ attention when they visit Southeast Asian countries such as the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand is the three-wheel vehicle called “tuk-tuk.” Because the design of the tuk-tuk taxi provides a wide-angle view and a fresh breeze, the tuk-tuk is very suitable for touring and seeing sights.
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Amazing Thai Herbs and Spices
Many herbs and spices used in Thai cuisine have beneficial medicinal properties. Here are some examples.
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The Technique of Making Carp Mobiles
The technique of plaiting and decorating a carp mobile is quite simple. The plaiting starts with a wire serving as a hook at the head of the carp. Down from the hook is a tiny marquee or krachome woven with palm leaves into 6-8 edged stars. At the edge of each ray is a bunch of flowers decorated with Bo leaf-shaped palms.
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Ploughing Ceremony – A Significant Event for Farmers
One of Thailand’s most interesting events, the ploughing ceremony, is held in May at Sanam Luang, or Phramane Grounds, in front of the Grand Palace in Bangkok.
Tens of thousand of farmers come from the provinces to join in the event, which marks the beginning of the farming season.
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Thailand Economic Freedom: A Heritage Foundation Report
The strength of Thailand as one of the most attractive investment destinations in the world continues to be reaffirmed, through its rapid emergence from the grips of global recession and most recently its continued improved ranking on the Heritage Foundation’s 2010 Index of Economic Freedom.
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The 122nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union and Related Meetings
The 122nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and the Spring Session of the Association of Secretaries General of Parliament (ASGP) 2010 will be held from 27th March to 1st April 2010 at Centara Grand and Bangkok Convention Center at Central World, Bangkok. Representatives from 153 member countries and eight associate members from international organizations, totaling more than 2,500 participants, will attend the assembly.
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Colorful Thai Festivals and Events in March
March is the beginning of the summer season in Thailand, which offers a variety of fun activities and colorful festivals for you to join. See the list below.
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The Multiple Splendor of the Lotus and Water Lilies of the Kingdom of Thailand
This is Bangkok-based French artist Janine Charlotte Buhrman-Montagne's fourth solo exhibition in Thailand.
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