SW visits Kalasin
By Itsarin Tisantia
Photos courtesy of Bangkok Post
Kalasin is a large northeastern province with a population of around 1 million people. The province boasts a number of tourist destinations and plentiful natural resources.
For this week’s Freeze Frame, SW takes a look at some popular spots in this pretty province.
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Thepsuda Bridge is one of the most beautiful spots in Kalasin. The giant bridge is 2,040 metres long. |
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Visitors are encouraged to witness a traditional dance performance by the Phu Thai community, an ethnic group who migrated and settled in the area about 200 years ago. |
The sacred Phra That Yakhoo construction is highly respected by locals. A ceremony to pray for good weather is held here annually. |
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Renowned for its research on dinosaurs, Sirindhorn Museum in Sahat Sakan district is one of the biggest dinosaur museums in Southeast Asia. |
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Built in 1933 by Vietnamese constructors, Udom Pracharat Temple was built with a combination of Vietnamese and Thai styles. |
Exercises
Read through Freeze Frame. Then, match each of the following vocabulary words with the correct synonyms from the choices given.
| ….. 1. scenic | a. constructors |
| ….. 2. builders | b. beautiful |
| ….. 3. mix | c. combination |
| ….. 4. study | d. research |
Vocabulary
- boast (v): to have something that is impressive and that you can be proud of
plentiful (adj): available or existing in large amounts or numbers
annually (adv): once a year
ethnic (adj): connected with or belonging to a nation, race or people that shares a cultural tradition
