Time Zone |
Asia/Dili |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+9 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Asia/Bangkok |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+7 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Same, the capital of Timor-Leste's Ainaro District, is located about 50 kilometers south of the capital, Dili, in the mountainous interior and is an important agricultural and transportation hub for the country. It is known for its coffee farming, surrounded by terraced fields that produce Timor-Leste's premium Arabica coffee beans. Historically, Samu was an important stronghold during Timor-Leste's War of Independence, and remnants of the resistance movement still remain in the area, attracting history buffs to explore. The surrounding area is rich in natural beauty and close to Mount Ramelau, Timor-Leste's highest peak, making it a stopover for hiking enthusiasts. A blend of traditional Timacu culture and modern townscape, Samu offers a unique look at the interior of Timor-Leste.
Ban Chiang, located in Udon Province in northeastern Thailand, is one of the most important prehistoric archaeological sites in Southeast Asia and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1972. The artifacts unearthed here date from 3600 BC to 1000 BC and reveal a unique Bronze Age civilization, including exquisite painted pottery, bronze tools and ornaments, and sophisticated metallurgical techniques that far surpassed those of the same period in Southeast Asia. The discovery of Ban Chiang rewrote the history of metal use in Southeast Asia and proved the high level of development of the local early society. Nowadays, the Heritage Park and Ban Chiang Museum display to visitors the pottery decoration and bronze casting craftsmanship of a thousand years ago, becoming an important window to explore Thailand's ancient civilization and attracting history enthusiasts and archaeologists.