Any casual observer may have noticed recently in many of Thailand’s cities a growing number of people wearing garish amulets around their necks, akin to what a dogmatically inclined Flavor Flav may sport.

Aside from the obvious fashion trend they

Holland is a country known for its tulips. The former Dutch empire, for a time, valued its currency not on gold or platinum but tulip bulbs. Thailand may not be known specifically for its tulips, but starting from now until August, visitors to Chalyaph…

Five years ago, Udom Somporn opened Chipatha Museum in the Muang district of his native Ratchaburi. He did this to preserve the cultural heritage of the Tai Yuan people, of which he is one. The 65-year old retired professor is now the head of the commi…