Date: August 1, 2025

The escalating border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia, marked by recent military clashes and trade restrictions, is casting a shadow over the global fashion industry, particularly impacting Southeast Asia’s critical garment manufacturing hub. The conflict, rooted in historical territorial disagreements, has disrupted cross-border trade and logistics, raising alarms for international fashion brands reliant on the region’s cost-effective production.

Cambodia, a key player in the global apparel market, produces garments for major brands like H&M, Zara, and Nike, with its garment industry employing over 800,000 workers and contributing significantly to its GDP. Thailand, while less dominant in garment production, serves as a vital logistics corridor for Cambodian exports, with many goods passing through Thai ports like Laem Chabang. The recent closure of seven border crossings and Cambodia’s ban on Thai imports, including textiles and raw materials, have increased transit costs by an estimated 25% and delayed shipments by up to two weeks.

The dispute has also sparked fears of labor shortages. Cambodian garment workers, many of whom rely on cross-border mobility for seasonal work in Thailand, face restrictions due to tightened visa policies and border skirmishes. Factories in Cambodia’s Phnom Penh and Kampong Cham regions report a 15% drop in workforce attendance, slowing production lines. This comes at a critical time when global retailers are preparing for the holiday season, with orders already delayed.

Adding to the strain, Cambodia’s pivot to alternative trade routes through Laos and Vietnam has overwhelmed underdeveloped infrastructure, causing bottlenecks. Industry analysts warn that prolonged tensions could push brands to diversify supply chains to countries like Bangladesh or Vietnam, though such shifts involve significant costs and time. “The ripple effects are global,” says textile consultant Priya Sharma. “Higher costs and delays in Cambodia could drive up retail prices in Europe and North America by 5-10% next season.”

The conflict’s impact is compounded by Cambodia’s recent withdrawal from a fair-wage agreement with two international fashion brands, citing economic pressures from the dispute. This move has raised ethical concerns among consumers, potentially denting brand reputations. Meanwhile, Thai textile suppliers, cut off from Cambodian markets, are reporting a 20% revenue drop, affecting raw material availability for regional manufacturers.

As diplomatic talks falter and nationalist sentiments rise, the fashion industry braces for further disruptions. The upcoming Joint Boundary Commission meeting in September 2025 offers hope for de-escalation, but without swift resolution, the Thailand-Cambodia border dispute could reshape the global apparel supply chain, challenging brands to balance cost, ethics, and reliability.

The post Thailand-Cambodia Border Tensions Threaten Global Fashion Supply Chains appeared first on Indo Thai News Channel - Travel l Culture l News & Event l Food.

About

In Thai, “Sawang Sawai” means bright, and by continually connecting people to new experiences, we at SIWILAI aspire to shine a bright light of hope into the unknown future. Taking place from 3-27 March 2022, our latest initiative, SAWANG SAWAI SIWILAI, is an in-person community platform aimed at cultivating positivity, creativity, and conversation through the power of art and culture.

The multiweek art festival sees all SIWILAI venues (SIWILAI Store, SIWILAI Café, SIWILAI City Club and SIWILAI Sound Club) and designated areas throughout Central Embassy as well as Central: The Original Store in Charoenkrung, activated as living, breathing art spaces. Proudly presenting a nearly all-Thai artist roster, SAWANG SAWAI SIWILAI is a one-of-a-kind gathering, extensive and eclectic in its support and amplification of the local art scene.

Art and Culture

SIWILAI founder Barom Bhicharnchitr explains: “We at SIWILAI are conscious of the role we can play in promoting progress and positivity within our society and local communities. We strongly believe in the power of art and culture as vehicles of hope, of a future worth striving for, especially in the face of current circumstances. Therefore, we are honored to be able to provide a central platform where the works and voices of Thai artists can be more widely seen and heard.”

He continues: “One of the main objectives of SAWANG SAWAI SIWILAI is to spark new, dynamic ways of contemplating, appreciating, and engaging with art that is accessible to all. The festival also offers art collectors of all levels a unique opportunity to support homegrown talents by investing in one-off pieces that poignantly capture a defining moment in contemporary Thai art. In order to ensure a comprehensive representation of artists and artworks, SIWILAI has teamed up with three of the country’s leading contemporary art galleries to jointly curate this very special exhibition. Gallery VER, ARTIST+RUN, and Bangkok CityCity Gallery will be our co-hosts throughout this deep dive into the present and future of contemporary Thai art, bringing together some of the industry’s most influential and up-and-coming names.”

“Furthermore, we’ve collectively put together live events, workshops, and limited-edition collectibles created by the artists just for this occasion, providing infinite possibilities for everyone to experience art in their own unique way. We hope that SAWANG SAWAI SIWILAI will be just the first of many future endeavours doing its part to drive contemporary Thai art forward, domestically, and internationally—all the while, spreading happiness, hope, and inspiration through the power of art and culture.”

Festival

Founder of ARTIST+RUN, Angrit Ajchariyasophon adds: “An event like SAWANG SAWAI SIWILAI helps to create an open environment for collaboration and participation. The festival’s multifaceted format gives rise to fresh, exciting opportunities for experiencing contemporary art in a way that values freedom and creative critical thinking.”

For 25 days only, the public audience is invited into the private minds and personal processes of fifteen of the country’s foremost artists, including painters, sculptors, videographers, animators, installation artists, and performance artists. Rare as well as newly commissioned works from the likes of Rirkrit Tiravanija, Thaiwijit Puengkasemsomboon, Mit Jai Inn, Thasnai Sethaseree, Haritorn Akarapat, Jakkai Siributr, Eiji Sumi, Som Supaparinya, Korakrit Arunanondchai, Dhanut Tungsuwan, Harit Srikhao, Nutdanai Jitbunjong, Nuttapon Sawasdee, Saroot Supasuthivech, Alisa Chunchue and more are to be unveiled, many for the first time.

The festival’s theme of ‘Freedom’ takes inspiration from the graffitied artwork Untitled 2016 (freedom cannot be simulated/August 20, 2015) by Rirkrit Tiravanija, the Relational Aesthetics pioneer now widely recognized as one of the most influential artists of his generation. For SAWANG SAWAI SIWILAI, Rirkrit has created an interactive station in SIWILAI Store wherein participants can silkscreen and take home DIY T-shirts boldly bearing his piece’s namesake phrase, “Freedom cannot be simulated.’ For the artist, the text-on-T-shirt acts like a road sign, eliciting individualized responses that can be recontextualized depending on what is going on in our daily life. By wearing the T-shirts in public spaces, the text responds to the current situation where freedom has become increasingly suppressed.

Thaiwijit Puengkasemsomboon

Rikrit is joined by his internationally renowned contemporary, the abstract painter and sculptor, Thaiwijit Puengkasemsomboon who presents three sets of works that succinctly capture his whimsical-yet-functional aesthetics. Sawang Sawai Siwilai (2021) comprises abstract acrylic-based paintings created especially for this eponymous exhibition and utilizes the essence of bright lights as a metaphor for the hope for life. Soulid Ground (2021) features pots sculpted from scrap materials, housing Euphorbia plants selected by the artist himself. Adapted for survival in harsh, arid conditions, these beautiful, unusually shaped succulents are in themselves living sculptures made by nature. The Leftover (2020) is a series of small sculptures each made from steel and plastic to form the shape of a squatting chair. Like much of his work, these sculpted seats, while playful in appearance, speak to deeper concerns on the impact of manmade waste on the natural environment.

Mit Jai Inn

Yet another established name in the Thai art scene is painter Mit Jai Inn, whose works defy the conventional boundaries of painting. True to form, Mit’s creation for SAWANG SAWAI SIWILAI, titled Siam Rainbow Republic, disregards traditional methods of display. Unstretched, unframed two-sided paintings hang suspended in an open space, creating an area of freedom where viewers are invited to immerse themselves beneath without any confining walls. Created through a physically rigorous and repetitive labor cycle of mixing, applying, overlaying, and eroding pigments, his paintings don’t merely serve as an object of sight but are transformed into giant sunblinds. Constantly changing their colour based on the time of day, the site-specific pieces become an ever-evolving meditation on light and time.

Thasnai Sethaseree

In the realm of installation art, Thasnai Sethaseree’s  make it like home . . . anywhere? (2002 – 2014) comprises and contemplates on the personal effects and positive memories shared with the artist by Thai migrants living in Chicago. The work reveals the nagging tensions between the nostalgic image of a graceful past and the yearning for a dazzling future; the fight for a better life versus the longing to return home—a home that they used to know yet a home that they no longer belong to. Mixed feelings push migrants into making critical decisions where choices are few. This further reflects the crisis of life in the modern world in a broader sense where the constant of time is torn apart.

Haritorn Akarapat

Sculptor, Haritorn Akarapat, whose own commentary on the modern age and its effects on humankind can be seen in his large-scale work, On Human Nature (2016). In it, a series of hypnotic free-hand sculptures resembling human heads peer out menacingly at passers-by in a commercial setting. Their raw, almost repulsive expressions are in direct contrast to their glossy surroundings selling alluring images of parallel-dreamed lifestyles. His works seem to awaken viewers from the consumerist maze, reminding them of the dangers caused by modern-day delusions.

Jakkai Siributr

Initiated in 2021 during the COVID-19 lockdowns, Jakkai Siributr’s community art project Phayao-a-Porter continues to support the artisans of Phayao on their road towards economic recovery. What started as bespoke jackets commissioned by the artist’s friends—often bearing the likeness of their beloved pets—have evolved into one-of-a-kind wearable works of art, each one intricately embroidered by Phayao’s local seamstresses. In addition to fair wages, 30 percent of the sales of each jacket go back to the community as scholarships, welfare, and emergency funds. For SAWANG SAWAI SIWILAI, Jakkai will be creating a limited number of bespoke embroidered jackets with proceeds being unneled directly back into the community.

Eiji Sumi

The Tokyo-born-Bangkok-based visual artist, Eiji Sumi is known for his light-filled, interactive urban installations that merge art-science practices and social issues with his eclectic sensibility. Using the playground as a metaphor for exploring the political landscape, Here and There (2018) features a stage with a seesaw-like mechanism that plays with weight and gravity as per classical physics. Under the law of momentum, the beam structure needs ‘force’ to support the circular stage that inevitably has two sides that need to stay balanced. A commentary on Thailand’s societal and political history, the stage represents the situations where things aren’t always what they seem, where perceived solutions for some may be the source of problems for others. Furthermore, the stage’s round shape creates difficulty in deciphering left from right, giving rise to unclear directions or sides. Regardless of where we stand, on the stage or as a spectator, we are reminded that the differences depend on how we look at things. 

Som Supaparinya

Visual artist, Som Supaparinya, whoose more recent projects focus on the history and impact of human activities on other existences as well as landscapes presents 10 Places in Tokyo [RGB] (2021); a revision of the original 2016 version which featured video footage of the top ten locations in Tokyo that reportedly consumed the most electricity in 2010. Despite the Fukushima disaster in 2011, the city remains reliant on nuclear power, and in her polychromatic color videos, Som incorporates the effects of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima in 1945, which caused an enormous white flash in the sky. The space is also suffused with an eerie red glow as if making visible the hidden radioactivity from Fukushima. By combining two historical events that were triggered by nuclear technology, the work raises concerns over issues related to local and global energy demand and consumption.  

Korakrit Arunanondchai

Visual artist, filmmaker, and storyteller, Korakrit Arunanondchai employs a versatile practice to tell stories embedded in cultural transplantation and hybridity. He produces reality-bending, cross-sensory experiences spanning a multitude of mediums and subject matters primarily based on the lives of family members, friends, and colleagues as much as taking inspiration from local myths. Far from being a solitary artist, he has created videos, performances, and music with an extensive list of collaborators, as evident in his piece, There will be no music in this room, only scars left on the face of this planet, 2021. Alongside this, the artist has chosen to exhibit two additional video and performance based pieces. Taking its numerical name from the Buddhist calendar, ​Painting with History Archive – 2556 (2013)​ he weighs in on the age-old dispute as to what art is and what it is not, simultaneously illuminating on the artist’s own process of self-actualisation. Meanwhile, Painting with history in a room filled with people with funny names 3, 2015 ​centres around a conversation between ‘The Denim Painter’, an amalgamated representation of the artist, and ‘Chantri’, an omniscient spirit. Within his intimate letter to the latter, fragments of Korakirt’s thoughts on spirituality, technology, and geopolitics fuse to narrate his views towards contemporary society.

Dhanut Thungsuwan

Emerging artist, Dhanut Thungsuwan blends imagery and information gleaned from films, the Internet, and other modern-day media with fragments of his own memories, the two often becoming indistinguishable. His longtime love for sci-fi films, with their exciting escapades into far-flung dimensions, collides with personal experiences as a young creator existing in this era of hyperconnectivity and information overload wherein technological advances have become borderline invasive. What results are vivid oil-on-canvas paintings that are flatly, yet deftly applied with emotionally charged brushstrokes, juxtaposing familiar and outlandish images that traverse time and spaces.

Harit Srikhao

Upon discovering that much of his adolescent memories were built on media-spawned nationalistic propaganda, new gen artist, Harit Srikhao took to photography as an outlet for expressing his dismay. In Mt. Meru (2017), Harit uses surrealism and fetishism to create an alternate reality to that of Thailand’s political history between 2007-2010: one of intense political and social disruptions following the 2006 coup. Some photographs are recreations of iconic mythological imagery, while others feature unknown figures in gimp suits. Others still highlight the imposition of colonialism throughout the country’s history. These striking visuals ultimately raise questions on faith and morality in Thai society.

Nutdanai Jitbunjong

Nutdanai Jitbunjong uses a research-based and process-oriented artistic approach to explore power structures within the sociopolitical context. His Pillars Babel (2021) takes inspiration from the Tower of Babel, built in the second millennium B.C. in the ancient city of Babylon (present-day Iraq). The tall edifice aimed towards the heavens has become a well-known symbol of human ambition, one ultimately disrupted and brought down by God. As the origin myth goes, the city was never completed; its citizens were dispersed all over the earth, giving rise to different languages. Nutdanai’s version—comprising 112 con-blocks positioned circularly in the shape of a tower nearly touching the ceiling—similarly symbolises the ambition of the people to embark on the path towards true democracy and freedom of expression that has long been suppressed.

Nuttapon Sawasdee

Nuttapon Sawasdee works with diverse media, including film, sound, installation, and performance, to examine personal values and beliefs as well as current social issues. His sound installation, entitled Never wish to exist, yet never hope to disappear (2021), uses the soundscapes of various Bangkok-based locations to reflect the identity of said spaces where economics and politics overlap. The soundscapes vary greatly, ranging from the sound of people to the sound of poverty to the sound of anger to sounds that are sometimes inaudible. Conflictingly, while trying to save these sounds, the artist simultaneously wishes them to somehow disappear.

Saroot Supasuthivech

Mixed-media artist, Saroot Supasuthivech is interested in the oral histories and personal narratives of places that have never been recorded before. CCTV OF THE SECURITY GUARD (2019) builds upon the artist’s previous work, Security Guard (2017), a video installation exploring the memories of a security guard at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC). Divided into multiple screens similar to a CCTV monitor, the footage recalls ghost stories and other tales of mystery encountered by the secret guard—this time with additional images that capture the after-hour emptiness from different areas throughout the art centre. The convergence of the site-specific history with the memories of the security guard evokes senses that the art centre as a living organism, while the CCTV footage naturally shifts the viewers to a surveilling point of view.

Alisa Chunchue

Alisa Chunchue’s works are an investigation into the body and self. By unearthing the unique essence of her chosen materials, be they synthetics or liquids, the visual artist enters into a deep exploration of the physical world at its most fundamental levels. Her site-responsive, public art project Muscle and Pharynx (2020-2021), situated at SIWILAI City Club, aims to merge art and everyday life. Focusing on the senses of touch and taste as primal, physiological human needs, the work consists of objects found in the artist’s home; pieces of jewellery, textiles, utensils, and bronze sculptures have been reinvented and cast in the shape of her mouth. The objects, created by Bangkok-based craftswomen, function as tableware with which diners-turned-participants can enjoy specially curated dishes and drinks while reflecting on the dichotomies of privacy and sociability, intimacy, and aloofness.

Emphasising immersive and interactive experiences, SAWANG SAWAI SIWILAI puts forth a four-weekend series of artist talks, workshops, musical performances, art tours, art markets, and food-and-art based collaborations. Highlights include a dinner dreamt up by two world-renowned creators, artist Rirkrit Tiravanija and chef, David Thompson; a night of live performances by artists Korakrit Arunanondchai and Dhanut Tungsuwan, together with their musical guests; a pasta-making masterclass by Nam Nam Pasta and Tapas, inspired by the works of Mit Jai Inn; a drawing workshop with illustrator, Juli Baker; and Thaiwijit Puengkasemsomboon’s takeover and transformation of the Siwilai Cafe into an artistically inspired ‘Soulid Ground’ Cafe. Plus, musical happenings and lively events from the likes of Quay Records, Horoza, and other creative collectives complete this comprehensive line-up.

Additionally, property developer AP THAILAND has transformed Central Embassy’s Level 4 gallery into ‘THE IDEAL WORLD STORE,’ a mixed-use concept space posing the profound question: “Are we suffering from forgetting how to dream of a better world?” Rather than proposing a singular answer, the interactive exhibition explores not one but millions of versions of the ideal world in which all lives can represent a form of ideal living, just in different ways.

Join us for this unprecedented gathering, taking place 3-27 March 2022 at all SIWILAI venues (SIWILAI Store, SIWILAI Café, SIWILAI City Club, and SIWILAI Sound Club) and designated areas throughout Central Embassy as well as Central: The Original Store in Charoenkrung. Entry to the festival is free of charge and open to all. To ensure the safety of all our participants, we will be stringently observing official COVID-19 health and safety protocols. For updates and additional information on festival happenings, including workshop and event schedules, be sure to follow www.facebook.com/SawangSawaiSiwilai

About SIWILAI

SIWILAI is a continuously forward-thinking multi-purpose platform that anticipates the ever-changing tastes of a cosmopolitan lifestyle. Offering from some of the world’s and local best-known brands, to fresh and locally sourced coffee, modern Thai and international cuisine and social experience, SIWILAI’s purpose is to be the centre of all things culturally relevant.

Our platform enables us to express our pride in what Thailand has to offer, whilst still being able to showcase the finer things in life from all corners of the world.

Whether it is the Store, Café, or Social Clubs, Siwilai is designed to capture the sense and style of an authentic, yet contemporary luxury lifestyle in a Thai way.

The post SAWANG SAWAI SIWILAI – A gathering of Art & Culture by SIWILAI appeared first on Indo Thai News Channel - Travel l Culture l News & Event l Food.

1. FYRE – The Greatest Festival That Never Happened

This is the story of Billy McFarland the founder of Magnises and Fyre. Magnises is a steel credit card design that millennials can use. It comes with an app that shows them great discounts and perks. They can also crash their famous New York clubhouse anytime.

After a successful launch of Magnises, Billy partnered with Ja Rule to launch Fyre. It is an app you can use to book any artist you want for events. It was a good idea and could open a new market in the industry. As part of the ways to promote the app, they thought of doing a music festival in the Bahamas. They claimed it was on Pablo Escobar’s famous island. They also said they have a five-star diner, people will stay in luxurious tents, and also, a real-life treasure hunt. Too good to be true? That’s because it is.

When people arrived at the venue, there were no accommodations, no singers or band, no return flight, no food, no luggage, and just more drinks. Many were stuck for hours trying to back home as the festival’s façade crumbled.

• Inventing Anna

Allegedly a friend of McFarland, Anna Delvey, or rather Anna Sorokin introduced herself as a daughter of a billionaire. She quickly made it into New York’s elite circles. She did appear to have the fanciest clothes, cash, and the right background. Little did everyone know that she was the daughter of a middle-class German-Russian family.

She almost had millions of dollars to fund her Anna Delvey Foundation however, she was apprehended at the last minute. It was found that she was defrauding banks, cashing checks that came from a fund that did not exist.

• Tinder Swindler

Now to complete the trio is Simon Leviev who was believed to have conned women of $10 million. He introduced himself as the son of the diamond king, billionaire Lev Leviev. He did show up in fancy cars and luxury jets and vacationed around the world.

After roping a girl into a relationship, he would begin to ask for financial favors from women. He made them believe that it was a life-and-death situation. The women took out loans for him and also registered new credit cards for his use.

Eventually, women got tired of his excuses not to pay, they took it to a national newspaper for investigation. They published an article about him. He was then apprehended shortly for fraud.

The post Netflix Documentaries and the Dawn of the Millennials appeared first on Indo Thai News Channel - Travel l Culture l News & Event l Food.

Mr. Anutin hailed the signing as a “historic” moment as it means people will be able to legally use cannabis for both medical and economic purposes in Thailand. The delisting allows cannabis and hemp to be grown for personal consumption and sold with limits. They will be identified by-laws as economic or commercial plants.

This excludes cannabis and hemp extracts containing more than 0.2% by weight of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). It will come into force 120 days after the announcement is published in the Royal Gazette, the date of which has not yet been set.

This was also approved by the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) prior to being returned to the Public Health Ministry.

“This marks a new chapter in the history of cannabis. We have reached a crucial juncture where narcotics are transitioning to legal plants able to serve medical and industrial purposes,” Mr. Anutin said.

Cannabis and hemp will still be tightly regulated. There will be rules in place that when violated will incur legal punishments. A draft bill categorizing cannabis and hemp as financial will require final approval from Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. It will be further deliberated in the parliament.

Dr. Kiattiphum Wongrajit, public health permanent secretary said that the bill has been passed to House Speaker Chuan Leekpai. The bill pertains to the specific manner and methods in which cannabis and hemp are grown, harvested, extracted, and researched.

The post Cannabis On Its Way to be Delisted in Thailand appeared first on Indo Thai News Channel - Travel l Culture l News & Event l Food.

1. Coconut Oil Massage
   An easy dark circle home remedy, yet effective, that you can try is coconut oil massage. Mix coconut oil and almond oil and massage gently in a circular motion around the eyes. Leave on for about an hour. This should be done daily.
   You can also make the following eye mask that lightens dark circles if used regularly. My suggestion is that you make the mask and store it in the fridge. It will easily last up to 1 week without going bad.
2. Eye Pack
   Ground fresh coconut
   A few drops of lemon juice
   2 tsp grated cucumber
   1 tsp fresh cream
   3 tsp china clay
   Mix all these ingredients together and keep them in the fridge. Cover the eyes with a cotton gauge and apply the mask over it taking care that the pack does not drip into the eyes. You can lie down in a cool place and relax. This should ideally be left on for a minimum of 20 minutes before gently washing off with milk and then water. Follow this dark circle home remedy regularly for removing the dark circles under your eyes.
3. Tomato Eye Toner
   Tomatoes make for an excellent exfoliating agent. It is a hit when it comes to beauty regimes. Mix lemon juice and fresh tomato juice and massage the eye area with this daily. Leave the toner on for about 20 minutes and wash with coconut water.
4. Grated Potato
   Raw grated potato or even cold raw potato slices have proven to have lightening effects on the skin. I have used this dark circle remedy at home many times with positive results to lighten or reduce dark circles under my eyes. Try it yourself and see how it works for you.
5. Tea Bags
   Never throw the tea bags in the bin but keep them refrigerated. Use these on the eyes for lightening the dark circles under your eyes especially after doing an eye massage. Chamomile tea bags are wonderful for this and have proven to lighten the dark eye area dramatically!

If you follow these natural, home remedies for removing the dark circles under your eyes regularly, I am sure you have a noticeable & a positive effect under your eyes. These hacks you can try yourself, they are all natural and they can be made in your home.

Want to know the beauty hacks for skin and hair? Checkout our article on beauty hacks for your skin and hair during monsoon.

The post Dark Circles under Eyes Worry You? Try These 5 DIY Hacks appeared first on Indo Thai News Channel - Travel l Culture l News & Event l Food.

Where is Chokhi Dhani and What is its Significance?

Chokhi Dhani is a small resort village which is located in the Jaipur city of Rajasthan, India and was started in early 1989. It is stationed at the 2 miles, Tonk Road at Jaipur. The same replica has been built now in Sonipat(Haryana Road) Approx 1.5 hrs drive from Delhi.The primary significance of Chokhi Dhani is that the word Chokhi Dhani stands for “Rajasthan Culture” and this village is an outright celebration of just that. The place not just captures the Heritage of Rajasthan beautifully but also of the Indian Culture as well. In case you are in Delhi, don’t forget to visit Kingdom of Dreams in Gurgaon and visit Culture Gully to experience the culture of India at one place.

Inspired completely by the village theme, the Chokhi Dhani village resort aims to provide tourists the wholesome experience of the Rajasthan culture in one place. Furthermore, stretched into 10 acres of land, this place has been heavily influenced by the Indo – Saracenic style of architecture.

Initially, the first look of the Chokhi Dhani resort might take you by surprise since the place consists of a series of rebuilt village huts which are completed with cow dung plasters and decorated wall paintings. But all the rooms here are well equipped with great facilities and comfortable amenities. The place is well designed for a perfect family vacation.

Best Time to Visit Choki Dhani in Jaipur

One can visit Chokhi Dhani in Jaipur, Rajasthan at any time of the year. Although, October to March is considered to be the ideal time to visit Chokhi Dhani since summer can be very hot here which can be troubling. Moreover, between October and March you can have the chance to see quite a few local cultural events being held at the place. The resort is open to visitors from 5 PM to 11 PM at all days of the week. Also, the entry fee of the place is Rs. 700 – 1100 for adults whereas for the children it can be between Rs. 400 – 700 depending on the chosen dining experience.

Reasons to Visit – Why should you visit & what to explore at Chokhi Dhani, Rajasthan

• Haldighati Battle

You can relive the Haldighati Ka Yudh which was an epic battle fought in the history of Rajasthan. This ferocious battle was fought between the Rajput dynasties and the Mughals with the Rajputs emerging victorious out of it. A roller-coaster play of emotions leading to the enactment of the entire battle is bound to leave you captivated.

• Shopping

Yes, shopping. This place is filled with some of the finest handicraft materials which you may never found anywhere else in the country. The kalagram is working hard to promote the local artisans of Rajasthan here. Also, you can find many unique paintings, adorable decors here.

• Watch a Puppet Show

Puppeteering is a dying art in modern times with the lack of many skilled puppeteers left to enthrall us with their mesmerizing storytelling by their sheer control over the lovely crafted and dressed puppets. Chokhi Dhani is one of the places where you can live those old days of watching a puppet show.

• Dining

Chokhi Dhani has a line of finest of the restaurant where you can enjoy the local dishes and cuisine of Rajasthan and other delicious eateries. These restaurants cater to various people with varied tastes from across the country as well as abroad. Some of these restaurants are the famous Bindola Restaurant, Aragosta Restaurant, Kesar Kyari Barbeque, and Chaupal.

The post Chokhi Dhani, Jaipur -A Place Where Beautiful Past can be Relived appeared first on Indo Thai News Channel - Travel l Culture l News & Event l Food.