Take a look around any Province in Thailand and you will inevitably find a vast array of art and craft work. At first glance you may not think that there is any connection between the shapes and designs used in the carvings, silverware, ceramics, silks and paintings, but if you look a little closer, you will soon discover that the whole cultural history of Thailand is laid out before your very eyes... READ MORE
For hundreds of years, Thailand has been a major gem trading and gem processing country, with the city of Chanthaburi serving as the main trading center for all types of gemstones. The majority of tourists in Thailand will buy sapphires and rubies from Bangkok, being unaware that Chnthaburi lies just 250 kilometers south east of the capital. Besides selling rubies and sapphires, the gem market in Chanthaburi is a great place to find several notable gemstones that are exclusively mined in Thailand in the provinces of Chanthaburi, Trat, Kanchanaburi and Phrae. The excellent quality of the rubies and sapphires from Trat and Chanthaburi make them highly sort over the world over... READ MORE
Tourists usually flock to Thailand to explore its ancient ruins, relax on the pristine beaches, savor world class Thai flavors, and to have an adventure on one of the hundreds of wonderful islands, but of late, they are equally attracted to the art and craftsmanship of this unique country... READ MORE
'Benjarong' is the name of the hand painted bone china and porcelain that is unique to Thailand. Originally designed to be used solely by the royal court, in more recent years it has become available to the public as well. The delicate and intricate designs are famous throughout the world, with China and Japan being the main importers of Benjarong from Thailand... READ MORE
Wood carving is not new thing to Thailand; it has been around for generations. It is not necessary for you to be an expert wood carving critic to appreciate the hand carved wood art from Thailand, the decorative designs will involuntarily impress you and you won't be able to resist picking up one or two bits and pieces for your home... READ MORE
Thailand has a rare beauty. The Kingdom is blessed with an amazing variety of hundreds of small islands, aqua-blue waters, hundreds of seemingly never-ending white sandy beaches, wonderfully colorful sunsets and breathtaking sunrises, numerous fresh water springs that cascade from limestone cliffs, an amazing variety of small islands, and the wild-wild forest with its remarkable flora and fauna. Whether you are riding on the back of an Elephant, relaxing on a beach or spending a lazy evening meandering through the local markets, you will always have something to amaze, amuse or inspire you... READ MORE
The Karen Hill Tribe is found in the more remote areas of the mountainous region of Chang Mai in Northern Thailand. Consisting mainly of subsistence farmers who strive to live and work in harmony with nature, the Karen Hill Tribe has been making silver jewelry for generations. Currently, the Karen Hill Tribe has approximately 320,000 members. Known as one of the largest of the hill tribes, the Karen settled in Chiang Mai, having previously originated from South China. Today, members of the tribe can be found all over South East Asia with the largest proportion based in Thailand. The Karen have their own language, although many members can also speak Thai... READ MORE
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