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Chiangmai and the North

What's so hot about chillies? World-wide, Thai cuisine and chillies are inseparable. But what are they, where did they come from-and why are they SO hot?		*Shaheen Perveen*
Hilltribe handover - how your gifts will be given! There's real need up in the hills - and handling over your gifts gives a unique satisfaction in which YOU can share.		*David Hardy*
Loy Kratong Festival Loi Kratong, the annual chance to... FLOAT AWAY YOUR BAD LUCK!

ELEFACTS4: PAJAAN is the Thai word meaning 'separation' . A sharman (priest) will perfrom this ritual to separate a calf from its working mother.

* The ritual takes about 7 days, depending on the strenght of will of the calf.

* During the 7 days the calf is 'broken in' until it is obedient to the will of the mahut (elephant handler).

* Once the calf has submitted it is released and will be trained to work.

* Calves undergo PAJAAN at the age of about 8 years.

More 'Elefacts'? See www.thaifocus.com/elephant

David Hardy

CONFESSION: I'M AN ADDICT!...�..It was a Chinese chicken curry in Leeds which made me realise, 30 years ago, how bland the British diet really is. But even as the first burning mouthful began to slide down, even as I "did a Bradshaw" and tried furiously to breath while reaching for the napkin, even THEN I knew I was hooked!(...)

Nong Khai Commentary

Chiangmai Pool League

Night Fowl

Reasons to Relax

Ric Klein

Financial Affairs

Anthony Purkis

The Drinks Page

Night Fowl

Letters

Air Andaman

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