(put sound on max to hear properly or go to news.prd.go.th where sound is OK) Special report for Andaman News TV11 (VHF dial) 8.30am + maybe FM90.5 Radio Thailand 6pm, both broadcast to Phang Nga, Krabi & Phuket provinces, FM108 Mazz Radio 7.30pm in Phuket & Phuket Cable TV Channel 1 at 7, 10.30 or 11pm, Thursday 20 December 2007 & news.prd.go.th Coconuts are fruit of wonders as they can be consumed in many ways and forms. Even their shell can turn into cash as villagers at Ban Nateen of Krabi found out. Let’s learn more from our special report how. These members of a souvenir production group at Ban Nateen are working together as a group to transform and decorate local small coconut shells into different shapes including animals and other utensils in modern style. The products became famous for tourists who visit the area. Ban Nateen community is part of the famous tourist location of Krabi’s Ao Nang. The group was founded 19 years ago under the initiative of the present head of the group Supa Khwaeng-lee who started to use coconut shells from household consumption to make souvenirs. The natural texture of the shell, which is also durable, enables easy drawing and cutting, crafting for different pattern and styles. The group members’ creativities always come up with new ideas which led to the products’ recognition as Krabi’s One Tambon One Product or OTOP. “Our products are categorized into 3 types. The first one is household utensil including dishes, plates, spoons …
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Coconut shell souvenirs Krabi Thailand
