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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Read moreWhat is Buddhism's place in modern Thailand? Pim Kemasingki and Wasitphon Songmuang explore the issue.
Read morePim Kemasingki speaks with Kent Gregory about Sop Moei Arts a traditional weaving business selling high quality products giving back to the community.
Read moreChiang Mai’s Monk Chat provides visitors with a unique opportunity for visitors to experience Buddhism by chatting with monks.
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Read morePim Kemasingki sits down with Dr. Ariya Svetamra of the Women’s Studies Centre to discuss Thai women’s complex and controvertial relationship with Buddhism.
Read moreLottery ticket sellers are everywhere you look. Marie McCoy-Thompson looks at why the lotto is such a ubiquitous part of Thai life.
Read moreFortune telling has been practiced for hundreds of years. Since the beginning of time, humans have yearned to know their destiny.
Read moreIt 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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