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THE CULTURAL RICHES OF NAN

TUCKED away in the remote north, the tiny provincial capital of Nan, with its population of around 25,000, sees few visitors, yet those who venture there are rewarded with a surprising diversity of cultural riches. Nan’s treasure trove includes superbly crafted Buddha images, vibrant murals and elegant temples. This has led to the province being listed tentatively as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Dolphin washed ashore in Chaweng E-mail
By Chat Anupan   
Tuesday, 05 January 2010 15:26

Tourists and locals initially tried to drive the dolphin back to the water.  But could hardly move.

Mrs. Sukanya Phetkaew, owner of Chaweng Garden Beach resort, said as far as she could remember, it was the first time that a dolphin was washed ashore in Chaweng.

 

Sometime back, she said, a dolphin was found near the ferry pier on the western part of the island.

Volunteers from the Koh Samui Rescue asked Thaweechok Phuriphan, managing director of Samui Aquarium, to take the dolphin under the aquarium’s care till it was strong enough to be released back to the sea.

Latest reports said the dolphin ultimately died at Samui Aquarium from internal injuries. –

Last Updated on Tuesday, 05 January 2010 15:29
 
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