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Missionaries have been in Chiang Mai since the mid-19th century and have deeply influenced many aspects of Thailand’s social development. Pim Kemasingki looks at
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Inthakin city pillar festival is an 8-day running festival which takes place according to the lunar calendar - usually between the months of May and June.
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Planning on going to Monk Chat in Chiang Mai? Genning up on a few basic principle beforehand will help you get more out of the experience.
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What is Buddhism's place in modern Thailand? Pim Kemasingki and Wasitphon Songmuang explore the issue.
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Pim Kemasingki speaks with Kent Gregory about Sop Moei Arts a traditional weaving business selling high quality products giving back to the community.
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Chiang Mai’s Monk Chat provides visitors with a unique opportunity for visitors to experience Buddhism by chatting with monks.
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Built in the 13th Century, it was the first capital of Siam, founded by King Ramkhamhaeng some 800 years ago.
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Today all these communities continue to coexist in Wat Gate while retaining their cultural heritage.
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Pim Kemasingki sits down with Dr. Ariya Svetamra of the Women’s Studies Centre to discuss Thai women’s complex and controvertial relationship with Buddhism.
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Lottery ticket sellers are everywhere you look. Marie McCoy-Thompson looks at why the lotto is such a ubiquitous part of Thai life.
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Fortune telling has been practiced for hundreds of years. Since the beginning of time, humans have yearned to know their destiny.
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It took him eight years, liaising with the Thai government, to gain official recognition for the Russian Orthodox Church in 2008 and today
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