Dan Kwian Pottery

Dan Kwian Pottery
Address :  78 Moo 3 Dankwian District, Chokchai, Nakornratchasima, Thaland

 

At Ban Dan Kwian, Nakornratchasima, a cluster of the important natural source for making potteries is found there such as earth at the side of Moon River and many swamps.  Most locals have expertise in doing pottery becuase of the quality of the earth and inherit the skills from their ancestors.  There are many pottery utensils such as pots, big jars, mortar, other kitchenware, miniature animals such as owls, and hanging baskets etc.

The unique features : neat, fine and smooth surface, shiny black colour resulted from iron composite in the earth reacting with the heat.
credit : OTOP City 2009 signed board

Year of the Tiger 2010, The Powerful Hunter

illustrating a native Thai design of the tiger with golden stars constellation

Zodiac Postage Stamp (Year of the Tiger)

The Powerful Hunter

The 2010 Astrological Sign postage stamp observes the traditional Thai calendar and this year is the Year of the Tiger.  Tigers have been used since olden days as a symbol of power and endowed with grandeur.  Those who see them are impressed by their dignified appearance but, at the same time, they may be threatened by the power and strength of the beast.  Tigers have been considered to be the King of Beasts and they are true hunters.

Date of issue :         January 1, 2010

Denomination :        3.00 Baht

Quantity :                1,000,000 pieces

Size :                      28 x 28 mm.

Deginer :                 Attasart Tulark
Printer :                   Thai British Security Printing Public Company Limited, Thailand
Printing Process :     Lithography
Colour :                   Multi-colour
Desinger :                Udorn Niyomthum (Thailand Post Co., Ltd.)

credit  :  Thai Stamp Bulletin Vol. 2010 Issue 1 January - March 2010

The miracle of Golden Leave the only one in the world

Golden Leaf Photo Frame    by Sommart
The miracle of Golden Leave the only one in the world 

Golden Leaves Frame
Group : Mrs. Somsawat Daraman
174 Muang district Narathiwat Tel. 089-2893402
Golden leaf or yan-Da-Oo.  Found around the open area near the stream of rain forest in National Park water fall and Hala-Bala wide life Narathiwat.  There are 3 colors, copper, silver and gold.  It will bloosom during August-December the leaf can be picked in 2 period, March and September.  The important is the knowledge of picking and dry the leaves which will take 4-5 months and the leaves which can be in state of same.  People call it "Golden Leaves".  It is a blessing and prosperity to keep in the house.
credit :  OTOP City 2009 singed board

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2010

One Tambon One Product, OTOP City 2009

One Tambon One Product, OTOP City 2009, general merchandise which shows way of Thai life.  Drawing on local knowledge and developing to quality unique products such as Handicrafts and souvenirs, Herb supplements, Ware and decorations, Food, Beverage, Clothes and Garments.  The exhibition show more than 3,000 shops from around Thailand.

OTOP City 2009, Events is scheduled for December 19-27, 2009 at Challenger Halls 1-3, and Halls 1-6
Impact Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi Province.  Time :  10.00 - 21.00 hrs.

Photo Album, Part I