Super cute, boxer dolls in ethnic costumes on a bottle of herbal balm, a creative idea by Suan Phueng residents in Ratchaburi Province, using Thai clay to mold dolls, expanding on the value and generating income. These small, clear glass bottles of herbal balm are being given added value by the hands of young people in a border village in Suan Phueng District, Ratchaburi Province, who have molded them into dolls wearing ethnic Karen clothing and even cute boxer outfits. Previously, herbal balm was only sold in clear glass bottles to tourists and interested people, but not many people were interested. Now that they have been created in this new form, many people are interested in buying them to use and as souvenirs. Mrs. Pimchanok Huaihongthong, President of the Women, Children and Youth Group of Thai Clay Sculpture, Suan Phueng District, Ratchaburi Province, is the initiator of the sculpture and created a formula to transform Thai herbs found in the local area. She also allows children in the village to us e their free time to make balm dolls, which helps generate income while they are studying. The method of making Benjaphakee balm sold in dolls is different from other places because it focuses on local herbs such as kaffir lime and fingerroot, which is an ancient Tai Yuan wisdom. All fresh herbs are boiled with sesame oil. There are more than 10 types of herbs such as long pepper, kaffir lime, fingerroot. Importantly, there are 5 candles, which are small candle beads like sesame seeds. These are ancient herbs in Benjaphakee oil. They are mixed to make this bottle of balm. The formula was passed down from my grandparents to me. As for the packaging idea, it is molded into dolls to increase sales. Normally, it is a normal inhaler bottle. There are small, medium, and large sizes for the elderly who use a lot. This balm is a cooling formula, suitable for people with sensitive skin. When applied, it does not sting, and feels cool and refreshing. Kittima, 16, and Phuminitat, 18, helped design it. There are Thai b oxer dolls, dolls wearing a sash, and various ethnic costumes, such as boxers. Currently, there are 200 customers ordering them because they want them to be uniquely Thai. As for ethnic dolls in Ratchaburi, there are 8 ethnic groups in total. Currently, there are orders to make Thai-Karen ethnic dolls to be given out at events such as house blessing ceremonies and class reunions. They are continuously being ordered and sold at 50 baht per bottle. After they are used up, they can also be used to decorate display cases, houses, and work tables, making them look beautiful. For those interested in studying or ordering for use in various events or as souvenirs, please contact Ms. Pimchanok Huaihongthong at 097-5256299. Source: Thai News Agency