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Holy history
Thai Buddhists will celebrate Makha Bucha Day on February 22. The original Makha Bucha happened nine months after Lord Buddha's enlightenment. It is one of the three most important Buddhist holidays in the kingdom.
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Lucky lights
Thai-Chinese descendants on February 7 pay homage to Chinese gods for good luck during the Chinese New Year Festival at a temple in Nonthaburi.
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Natural high
Located in the mountains of Doi Inthanon National Park, the Royal Agricultural Research Centre is an interesting place to visit during the cooler months, especially for ecotourism enthusiasts and those who love a fresh breeze.
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Handy man
In her latest single, “Hands to Myself,” Selena is becoming obsessed with her boyfriend and is looking forward to spending some time with him.
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Party time
A reveler performs during annual carnival celebrations in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on February 5. Hundreds of thousands of merrymakers took to the streets for hundreds of open-air parties. — AP
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Siam stories
British author John Hoskin is back with another book, An Illustrated History of Thailand, describing the history and culture of the Land of Smiles. On this occasion, he reaches back in time to the origin of the country — back when we weren’t yet Thai, and were known as the Siamese.