Monthly Archives: June 2011

Chiang Mai’s Hill peoples

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Thannaree C.

At just over 700,000 people, Thailand’s hill tribe population constitutes just over 1% of the total population of the country. Most hill tribes live in the highland areas of the north, as well as along the mountainous western border with … Continue reading →

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Tai Peoples of Chiang Mai

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Thannaree C.

According to the National Statistical Office of Thailand 2003 Report, the population of Chiang Mai Province currently stood at 1,595,855, or just over 2.54% of the total population of Thailand, which numbered 62,799,872 at the time of the 2002 Census. … Continue reading →

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Handmade silver jewelry and silverware from Thailand

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Paew

Formerly introduced in Thailand by the Indian traders, the original techniques of silver ware and jewelry making have slowly evolved through the influences of various periods of art. Particularly in Northern Thailand – a cultural melting pot for over 1,000 … Continue reading →

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