August 31st, 2008 at 1:48am |
Wat Phrathat Lampang Luang is a paradigm of temple building of Lanna located on high land 18km southwest of Lampang in Ko Kha surounded by wall. Phrathat Lampang Luang houses the image of Emerald Buddha which is the provincial integral to Lampang province.
The entrance arches called Pratu Khong is adorned with fine plaster design. The wall-less [...]
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August 29th, 2008 at 11:13am |
Plumeria is fast becoming Thais favourite tropical plant in recent years. You will come across it in the gardens and spa. Even, artificial blossoms, photos, postcards, paintings and stem cuttings are available in JJ weekend market. Plumeria is also called Frangipani and named after Charles Plumier, 17C French botanist .
The plant belonging to the Apocynaceae family has white [...]
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August 28th, 2008 at 12:16am |
Beside durian, the King of The Fruits , strawberries (Fragaria spp.) was introduced to the hill tribe peolpe by His Majesty The King as a subsitute crop for Opium Poppy. The experiment paid off. Fresh quality strawberries are plentiful in the local markets and supermarkets of Thailand from December to March.
Once a Temperate plant but it is now cultivated [...]
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