LOEI, Thailand — After four days of trekking from his village by foot, a two-day bus ride across Bhutan, an international flight to Bangkok and a long van ride, Sonam finally arrived at this mountainous province in northeastern Thailand. The midwife from Gelephu, a small village in eastern Bhutan, was one of more than 20 Bhutanese health professionals selected to participate in a technical training on reproductive health care services. The programme, supported by UNFPA, is part of a … [Read more...]
Thailand H.M. Queen’s Birthday – August 12 Birthday Celebrations!
August 9, 2011 by
Thailand H.M. Queen’s Birthday Queen’s Birthday on August 12, 2011 Thailand celebrates Queen’s Birthday as a public holiday. Thailand celebrates the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit on August 12 every year. This is a public holiday for the people of Thailand. Queen Sirikit is the mother of the nation and thus to pay respect to her and also to all the mothers of Thailand, this day is celebrated as Mother’s Day. As Thailand's beloved Queen Sirikit will celebrate her … [Read more...]
