http://enews.mcot.net MCOT News Station Of Thailand TH-th Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:05:33 +0700 http://enews.mcot.net http://news.mcot.net/images/head_tna_r1_c1a.jpg 144 33 English News by MCOT.NET http://enews.mcot.net/view.php?id=10556 Located about 140 kilometres north of Bangkok, the renowned Thamkrabok Monastery Drug Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre in the central province of Saraburi has for decades been providing a herbal de... Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:29:51 +0700 1246325940.jpg 3 http://enews.mcot.net/view.php?id=10472 Razor clams, or Hoi Lot in Thai, have been a source of food and income for local fishermen in the central province of Samut Songkhram for decades. But the razor clam population at the mouth of the Mae... Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:29:19 +0700 1245806997.jpg 3 http://enews.mcot.net/view.php?id=10339 As part of the annual French cultural festival, La Fête 2009, a visionary French artist and photographer visited Thailand for his first exhibition in the kingdom. Having developed powerful work ... Sat, 13 Jun 2009 09:24:26 +0700 1244860688.jpg 3 http://enews.mcot.net/view.php?id=10220 2009 marks the 6th consecutive year for the annual French Cultural Festival La Fête 2009 in Bangkok. As part of the festival which runs until October, various exhibitions and shows are on off... Sat, 06 Jun 2009 08:41:17 +0700 1244252516.jpg 3 http://enews.mcot.net/view.php?id=10204 Muay Thai, or Thai boxing, has become increasingly popular overseas. As a degree is required for those who want to become a Muay Thai trainer abroad, the Muay Thai Study programme was set up in Ratc... Fri, 05 Jun 2009 08:34:33 +0700 1244165712.jpg 3 http://enews.mcot.net/view.php?id=10197 About 50,000 Thai children suffer from Cerebral Palsy, a condition affecting body movements and muscle coordination. Due to their physical disability, these children need a specially-designed chair to... Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:32:15 +0700 1244089982.jpg 3 http://enews.mcot.net/view.php?id=10030 A life living near water never fails to portray a richness in culture and tradition. An art exhibition called Bangkok, Saint Petersburg, Venice Cities of Canals by a Bangkok-based Russian artist is... Sat, 23 May 2009 08:41:18 +0700 1243051701.jpg 3 http://enews.mcot.net/view.php?id=9937 Believing capitalism has resulted in the recent global financial recession, a 52-year-old Thai artist has presented a series of paintings and installation art in an expressionist style. His Capitalis... Sat, 16 May 2009 11:13:29 +0700 1242447746.jpg 3 http://enews.mcot.net/view.php?id=9745 Most children spend time playing or attending tutoring schools in the summer. But one group of boys has decided to participate in the Novice Ordination Summer Project at Bangkok s Yannawa Temple. ... Sat, 02 May 2009 11:04:48 +0700 1241237416.jpg 3 http://enews.mcot.net/view.php?id=9641 A local community in northwest of Bangkok is staging a special event reviving nostalgic cultural activities throughout the weekends of April. ... Sat, 25 Apr 2009 10:34:09 +0700 1240630509.jpg 3 http://enews.mcot.net/view.php?id=9300 Sangkhla Buri District in Thailand s western province of Karnchanaburi, bordering Myanmar, has its own charm and plenty of picturesque scenery. It is also a land of 3 cultures - Thai, Mon and Karen - ... Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:37:44 +0700 1238549913.jpg 3 http://enews.mcot.net/view.php?id=9192 The elephant population in Thailand has decreased to less than 5,000 as they have been abandoned and left uncared. Concern authorities have made efforts to increase the huge animal s population throug... Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:24:55 +0700 1237944527.jpg 3 http://enews.mcot.net/view.php?id=8999 Over the past several decades, Bangkok s historic plaza Sanam Luang has witnessed Thailand s major political changes. It also serves as venue for royal ceremonies and entertainment for the public. And... Thu, 12 Mar 2009 08:31:08 +0700 1236822343.jpg 3 http://enews.mcot.net/view.php?id=8906 Recently, eleven smuggled orang-utans were seized by Thai officials in the southern province of Phuket. DNA tests are being conducted in a bid to help the apes be returned to their place of origin.... Fri, 06 Mar 2009 08:31:11 +0700 1236303348.jpg 3 http://enews.mcot.net/view.php?id=8888 Thailand s dugong population is now under threat. Trawling and fishing by push net has caused a dramatic and continuous decline in the marine animal s population. According to official statistics, mor... Thu, 05 Mar 2009 08:35:43 +0700 1236217335.jpg 3