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Coffee lovers will enjoy the atmospheric coffee shop in Phob Pra district. The barn-shaped coffee shop stands on a hill overlooking orchards. |
SW visits a pretty province
By Itsarin Tisantia
Photos by Peerawat Jariyasombat,
courtesy of Bangkok Post
Tak is the fourth biggest province in Thailand. The province, which is surrounded by nine neighbouring provinces, is famous for its natural resources and beautiful tourist attractions.
For this week’s Freeze Frame, SW takes a look at some popular sights in Tak.
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This roti shop on Si Panich Road is a popular breakfast spot. The roti is baked in a clay oven and served with various curries and hot Myanmar milk tea. |
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Mae Sot is one of the best places in Thailand to buy second-hand bicycles, many of which are made in Japan. |
One of the most famous tourist destinations in Tak is Pha Charoen Waterfall, where visitors can wade through the water and enjoy the scenic views. |
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Pathom Phet Rose Farm develops roses that will remain fresh for years. Fresh roses are gradually dried in silica gel before being kept in a box. |
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Exercises
Match each of the following words used in Freeze Frame with the correct definitions from the choices given.
| …… 1. clay | a. located or living near or next to a place or person |
| …… 2. scenic | b. creating an interesting or exciting mood |
| …… 3. atmospheric | c. having beautiful natural scenery |
| …… 4. neighbouring | d. a type of heavy, sticky earth that becomes hard when it is baked and is used to make things such as pots and bricks |
Vocabulary
- orchard (n): a piece of land on which fruit trees are grown
silica gel (n): a substance made from silica in the form of grains, which keeps things dry by absorbing water
