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My hometown Bansong-Economy past and present!!

Posted on Aug 8th, 2009 by Aphinya

Some strong economic interests in Bansong include: 1.   Agriculture Surat Thani province is well-known for “Rambutan (Ngoh)” This colorful, hairy looking fruit is sweet and succulent. It’s easy to peel and easy to put... More »

My hometown Bansong, An indepth information Part I

Posted on May 17th, 2009 by Aphinya

Bansong, one of the oldest villages in Thailand, is a territory of Weangsra town in Surat Thani province. There have been many historical artifacts found in Bansong such as prehistoric stone tools and Buddha Statues... More »

2007 Attapinya Sacred Jewelry

Posted on Jun 7th, 2007 by Aphinya

After five months of hard work, the new jewelry collection is finally ready for a public debut. I cannot say strongly enough how proud I am with these new pieces and with the non-stop commitment... More »

Ching Ming Ceremony with my relatives

Posted on May 16th, 2007 by Aphinya

My Trip to Ko Chang, Ranong

Posted on Apr 16th, 2007 by Aphinya

Here is a story about a quick decision that turned into a gift too marvelous to imagine. I thank God for giving me this incredible experience. My story is about a quiet island called Ko... More »

One Big Relief

Posted on Mar 23rd, 2007 by Aphinya

I was sitting on a remarkably warm bus during my way back to Warapun’s house, when it struck me how thankful I felt about being on the verge of completing one of the major goals... More »

2007 Trip in Thailand Start Jan 10

Posted on Jan 23rd, 2007 by Aphinya

Hoo!! Where do I start… with the brand new Bangkok airport that I landed at, or the two days of being heavily jet lagged, or the stressful couple of days it took to set up... More »

It means so much: the smiles from my partner's family

Posted on Apr 23rd, 2006 by Aphinya

Worapun and I shop together at a large market for the fabrics and other materials for making Attapinya yoga bags . The market is typically very crowded; the sidewalks are always covered with people selling... More »

Unforgettable memory at Khun Than National Park

Posted on Apr 21st, 2006 by Aphinya

I have so many great memories after my 16 day vacation in Thailand . The first part of my remarkable journey was to travel and stay at Doi Khun Than National Park. To make the... More »