Honorary Consul of Thailand in Krakow
Wieslaw Zyznowski, founder of Mercator Medical, was appointed on January 3, 2024 by His Majesty the King of Thailand to serve as Honorary Consul of the Kingdom of Thailand for the area of Malopolska, Silesia, Opole and Lower Silesia, based in Krakow. His mission includes initiating and supporting Polish-Thai relations that foster the development of economic and cultural cooperation between Poland and Thailand.
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Thai handicrafts – silk, ceramics and art that has survived the centuries
Thai arts and crafts represent a heritage shaped over centuries of trade with China, India, Persia and the Malay world, whilst remaining deeply rooted in local religious and courtly traditions. It is a heritage which unlike in many other countries in the region has largely survived industrialisation and is still practised today, not just in […]
Muay Thai – the art of the eight limbs and a spiritual ritual of combat
In the West, Muay Thai is often viewed solely as a combat sport, popular today in MMA clubs around the world. In Thailand, it is much more than that a living part of the national heritage, steeped in religious ritual and a history dating back to a time when the ability to fight unarmed was […]
Thailand and Poland – bridges built over decades
Although geographically separated by more than 8,000 kilometers, Thailand and Poland are linked by ties that have been steadily developing since the mid-20th century and which today encompass much more than just tourism, even though tourism remains the most visible aspect of this relationship for the average citizen. Diplomatic Foundations Diplomatic relations between the two […]
Loy Krathong – the night when the whole of Thailand lights up
It’s the November full moon. The air is finally turning cooler, the rainy season is drawing to a close, and the rivers and canals across the country are filling with thousands of tiny, twinkling lights. This is Loy Krathong – one of the most photogenic and poetic festivals in the world, and for many travellers, […]