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'Nang talung' is the shadow puppet theatre popular in southern Thailand. It is an art form said to have originated as early as 400 BCE in Southeast Asia.<br/><br/> Performances usually last well into the night and remain an essential if diminishing part of village life in Thailand's Deep South.<br/><br/>‘Nang’ means ‘animal hide’, from which the figures are cut. ‘Talung’ refers to Phatthalung, a town in southern Thailand where the art form is said to have originated. It is the task of a single skilled person, the 'nai nag' or ‘puppet master’, to create the whole show. Sitting behind an illuminated screen, he maneuvers up to six puppets per scene.<br/><br/> The changing tone of the puppeteers voice differentiates between the characters, while a band of musicians adds tension to the story. While the more formal 'nang yai' is based on the Hindu epic the Ramayana – known as the Ramakien in Thai – 'nang talung' takes its inspiration from everyday life.
'Nang talung' is the shadow puppet theatre popular in southern Thailand. It is an art form said to have originated as early as 400 BCE in Southeast Asia.<br/><br/> Performances usually last well into the night and remain an essential if diminishing part of village life in Thailand's Deep South.<br/><br/>‘Nang’ means ‘animal hide’, from which the figures are cut. ‘Talung’ refers to Phatthalung, a town in southern Thailand where the art form is said to have originated. It is the task of a single skilled person, the 'nai nag' or ‘puppet master’, to create the whole show. Sitting behind an illuminated screen, he maneuvers up to six puppets per scene.<br/><br/> The changing tone of the puppeteers voice differentiates between the characters, while a band of musicians adds tension to the story. While the more formal 'nang yai' is based on the Hindu epic the Ramayana – known as the Ramakien in Thai – 'nang talung' takes its inspiration from everyday life.
Mae Sot is a town in Tak Province, western Thailand. It shares a border with Burma to the west. It is notable as a trade hub and for its substantial population of Burmese migrants and refugees. The town is the main land gateway between Thailand and Burma. As a result it has also gained notoriety for its trade in gems and teak, as well as black market services such as people trafficking and drugs.
Also referred to as Prince Abhakorn of Chumphon, or the Prince of Chumphon, Kromluang Chumphon Khet Udomsak was a son of King Chulalongkorn, Rama V. He was educated at the Naval Academy in the United Kingdom and served as Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Navy. His statue has been erected in several coastal provinces and is highly revered by the people of Thailand, especially by mariners.<br/><br/> Admiral Prince Krom Luang Chumporn Khet Udomsak was the first member of the Thai royal family to graduate in naval education (1919). He was the commanding officer of HTMS Phra Ruang that sailed from Britain to Bangkok. This was the first time a Thai navy officer had ever commanded a royal gunship in a voyage between continents.
Also referred to as Prince Abhakorn of Chumphon, or the Prince of Chumphon, Kromluang Chumphon Khet Udomsak was a son of King Chulalongkorn, Rama V. He was educated at the Naval Academy in the United Kingdom and served as Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Navy. His statue has been erected in several coastal provinces and is highly revered by the people of Thailand, especially by mariners.<br/><br/> Admiral Prince Krom Luang Chumporn Khet Udomsak was the first member of the Thai royal family to graduate in naval education (1919). He was the commanding officer of HTMS Phra Ruang that sailed from Britain to Bangkok. This was the first time a Thai navy officer had ever commanded a royal gunship in a voyage between continents.
Within Chumphon Province the best and most popular beach is at Hat Thung Wua Laen, about 16km (10 miles) south of Pathiu District and a similar distance north of Chumphon town.<br/><br/> Hat Thung Wua Laen is a long stretch of white sand beach, gently sloping to the waters of the Gulf of Thailand. Chiefly popular with local Thai tourists, it is nevertheless drawing more overseas visitors for it lack of crowding, reasonable prices, authentic Thai food and for its authentically Thai atmosphere.<br/><br/> Hat Thung Wua Laen also has the best snorkeling off Chumphon Province, with coral reefs supporting sea fans, marine sponges and shoals of brightly-colored tropical fish.
Within Chumphon Province the best and most popular beach is at Hat Thung Wua Laen, about 16km (10 miles) south of Pathiu District and a similar distance north of Chumphon town.<br/><br/> Hat Thung Wua Laen is a long stretch of white sand beach, gently sloping to the waters of the Gulf of Thailand. Chiefly popular with local Thai tourists, it is nevertheless drawing more overseas visitors for it lack of crowding, reasonable prices, authentic Thai food and for its authentically Thai atmosphere.<br/><br/> Hat Thung Wua Laen also has the best snorkeling off Chumphon Province, with coral reefs supporting sea fans, marine sponges and shoals of brightly-colored tropical fish.
Within Chumphon Province the best and most popular beach is at Hat Thung Wua Laen, about 16km (10 miles) south of Pathiu District and a similar distance north of Chumphon town.<br/><br/> Hat Thung Wua Laen is a long stretch of white sand beach, gently sloping to the waters of the Gulf of Thailand. Chiefly popular with local Thai tourists, it is nevertheless drawing more overseas visitors for it lack of crowding, reasonable prices, authentic Thai food and for its authentically Thai atmosphere.<br/><br/> Hat Thung Wua Laen also has the best snorkeling off Chumphon Province, with coral reefs supporting sea fans, marine sponges and shoals of brightly-colored tropical fish.