Every one here speaks of Dinosaurs. For millions of years, the peaceful earth of Sahatsakhan district of Kalasin province has been the final resting place for the large dinosaurs that used to roam in this area. In 1995, fossilized dinosaurs of the Sauropod species (plant-eating dinosaurs) were uncovered at Phu Kum Khao in Sahatsakhan district. An investigation shows that the fossils found in this area are of the same species as Phuwianggosaurus Sirindhornae, discovered in Phu Wiang... Read Full Story

Toys are excellent learning tools to help develop children intellectually and physically. Modern technology has brought about new, high-tech toys that are factory made and readily available on store shelves. Children no longer need to wait for parents, or grandparents, to find some free time to fashion homemade toys for them. Regrettable, traditional, handmade toys created from local knowledge and experience, are slowly fading away. In an attempt to conserve indigenous art in northern... Read Full Story

The saying that Phetchaburi is a “living Ayutthaya” is not considered an exaggeration. Both provinces share many similarities, whether in terms of historical sites, old temples or artistic forms. In both cases, craftsmanship has passed from generation to generation. Though the glory of Ayutthaya, Thailand's ancient capital, ended over 200 years ago, Phetchaburi still remains its originate state as an old city. Phetchaburi is the birthplace of unique and magnificent art and crafts such as... Read Full Story

Chanthaburi Province's famous reed mats, known locally as “Suea Chanthaboon”, are known for their uniqueness in durability, fine craftsmanship and decorative appearance. The reed used to weave the mats is called “kok” reed, which grows in brackish water, making soft yet more durable than reeds grown in other environments. Jute, instead of plastic, is used as a main fiber, further increasing its durability. These unique attributes have made Chanthaburi's reed mats long famous, with... Read Full Story

A white elephant, according to ancient royal Thai traditions, is a noble beast of special importance exemplifying a King's honor and glory. Known in Thai as Chang Samkhan, a white elephant is a gift for a king, and to acquire one during his reign, will result in prosperity and happiness in the kingdom. For Thai people, this magnificent animal possesses special features making it different from other elephants. Any province discovering a white elephant must report the find to the Ministry... Read Full Story

Khao Kha Ancient Monument is the most significant religious shrine of all the Hindu shrines uncovered in the area of Sichon District in the southern Thailand province of Nakhon Sri Thammarat. The monument enjoys such prominence given the evidence surrounding Khao Kha Ancient Monument that lines up with Hindu ancient beliefs that setting up a new town is often associated with a sacred mountain wherein the Supreme Being resides. According to archaeologists, it is where the Tamavara Linga... Read Full Story

The Tourism Authority of Thailand reported that between 70 to 80 percent of foreign tourists visit Thailand to enjoy its seaside resorts. Scuba diving, in particular, is one of the activities that earn the most income from tourism, according to the report. Marine biologists and divers, however, warn that a number of marine animals are dwindling very fast, among them Harlequin shrimp, ribbon eel, Manta Ray, and sharks. They blame the alarming decrease of marine resources on lack of proper... Read Full Story

Chiang Mai is regarded as the center for northern handicrafts, be it handwoven fabrics, woodcraft, wicker ware, lacquer ware or other utensils. Visitors to Chiang Mai, therefore, should not go home without buying some locally-made souvenirs. Prominent among the local handicrafts is sa paper and sa paper products from Tambon Ton Pao in Chiang Mai's San Kamphaeng district. Making sa paper has been a tradition for the villagers of Tambon Ton Pao. However, the product was not popular in the... Read Full Story

Thai puppet or Hun Lakhon Lek requires three puppeteers working together to bring rhythmic movement to this single puppet, a feat made possible thanks to the creative abilities of the creator of Hun Lakhon Lek. It represents a form of entertainment that has long given amusement to Thais. Today, hun Lakhon Lek puppetry survives solely as a result of the Joe Louis Troupe, headed by Sakorn Yangkhiawsod, 1996 National Artist. Thankfully, the Joe Louis Theater provides a outlet for sustaining... Read Full Story

For centuries, the lives of Thai people have been inextricably related to rivers and canals. They make use of them for consumption, agriculture, and other activities. So a waterway is regarded as a lifeline, bringing people of different languages, races, cultures, and faiths to become as one in a community. Thais usually build their homes along waterways and used boats as major means of transportation, which reflected their way of life in harmony with nature. Since Thai communities were... Read Full Story