Fond memories from a US military attache
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published : 5 Jul 2021 at 04:30
2 Col Larry Redmon, then Army Attache at the United States embassy in Bangkok, attends the Korean War Veterans Memorial Day at the 21st Infantry Regiment in Chon Buri in remembrance of Thai soldiers sent to fight from 1950 to 1953. Office of the US Army Attache
Col Larry Redmon, ex-Army Attache at the United States (US) Embassy in Bangkok, who retired from the military position last month, had played a big role in strengthening Thai-US military cooperation while in Thailand. WASSANA NANUAM talked to him about his experiences.
American Green Beret and soldier Col Redmon was first deployed to Thailand 35 years ago for a mission with the Royal Thai Army (RTA) Special Force Soldiers, then later as an exchange officer attending the Thai Army Command and Staff College Class 77.
Introduction to Phitsanulok
For many foreign travellers, Phitsanulok is a city they only see through the window of a bus as they travel to Chiang Mai or BKK. This is a shame, as there are a number of attractions that make this town worth a visit of two to three days.
From a deeply respected Buddha image to the former stronghold of the Communist Party of Thailand, there are many reasons for cultural travellers to make a stop in Phitsanulok.
Cultural Attractions in Phitsanulok
Start your cultural explorations in Phitsanulok by paying a visit to
Phra Si Ratana Temple. While it may not look like much from the outside, this sacred place is where one of the most significant Buddha images in Thailand is located.
National parks closed again over Covid-19
published : 6 May 2021 at 04:00 Mu Ko Angthong.
More than 80 national parks have been temporarily closed due to the latest wave of Covid-19.
The Department of the National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation which oversees 155 national parks has said that at present, 84 national parks are not allowing public visits, including Phu Hin Rong Kla, Phu Ruea, Chet Sao Noi, Khao Lak and Khao Laem Ya-Mu Ko Samet national parks.
About 30 national parks have also closed access to some attractions or are not allowing overnight stays such as Khao Yai, Doi Suthep-Pui, Mu Ko Angthong and Namtok Phlio national parks.
Wednesday, 23 December, 2020 - 07:15
A file picture of tourists enjoying the cherry blossom in Wuhan. Photo: Reuters Bangkok- Asharq Al-Awsat
During the cold season, the mountains of Phu Lom Lo in Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park in Loei turn pink due to the blossoming of wild Himalayan cherry trees known in Thai as phaya suea khrong.
Phu Lom Lo was once a mountainous grassland without a single tree. However, in 2008, Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park chief Mano Manoonsaran initiated a project to reforest the area. The chief chose to grow wild Himalayan cherry trees and the reforestation process started in 2009.
Chase the cherry blossoms in Phu Lom Lo
published : 10 Dec 2020 at 04:00 The trees blossomed early this year. (Photo: CHINNAWAT SINGHA)
During the cold season, the mountains of Phu Lom Lo in Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park in Loei turn pink due to the blossoming of wild Himalayan cherry trees known in Thai as phaya suea khrong.
Phu Lom Lo was once a mountainous grassland without a single tree. However, in 2008, Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park chief Mano Manoonsaran initiated a project to reforest the area. The chief chose to grow wild Himalayan cherry trees like he once did in Chiang Mai. In 2009, Hmong villagers, who were cabbage farmers, were hired to plant and take care of 300,000 seedlings of wild Himalayan cherry in a 1,200 rai area of Phu Lom Lo.