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Walter Nigh

Walter Nigh

I enjoy flying remote control airplanes when I'm not working online creating information products and marketing. My wife, Anna, is Thai and we enjoy a pleasant lifestyle in the beautiful northern Thai city of Chiangmai. My background is in the printing industry which spans more than 40 years and includes starting printing companies on 2 continents, America and SE Asia.

Artisan Stories December 21, 2019 January 22, 2020

Alaya’s Batik Designs Help Support Autistic Son

Parents of children with special needs must’ve received a double portion of divine patience and grace, and these traits are beautifully exemplified in the…

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Artisan Stories October 21, 2019 November 13, 2019

This Dynamic Duo dominates the traditional Thai Celadon Industry

Over the past 3 months, my wife Anna and I have been remodeling our home. In the process, we’ve sorted and packed away years…

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Artisan Stories July 22, 2019 August 1, 2019

Passion is prevalent for this skilled Thai Artisan

Passion! This key ingredient for success is a prevalent characteristic of this skilled Thai Artisan. Anna, my wife and translator, and I recently visited…

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MORE, NOVICA News, Region News June 24, 2019 June 24, 2019

A First for NOVICA! A Grand Opening for NOVICA Thailand’s New Operations Center!

On May 21st in the small village of Borsang, famous for handmade mulberry-paper parasols painted with beautiful designs and landscapes, the temperature had already…

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This Thai Cowboy is Wrangling A New Kind of Customer
Artisan Stories March 25, 2019 May 6, 2019

This Thai Cowboy is Wrangling A New Kind of Customer

You might not expect a leather artisan from rural Chiangmai to utter the classic western phrase, “Git along, little dogies,” but you’d be wrong….

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Artisan Stories February 28, 2019 May 3, 2019

How One Thai Jeweler Is Shedding Light on A Taboo Subject

In Thai society, many elderly suffer from rejection, loneliness, no income, no opportunity or outlet for their long-held skills and talents. This artisan is changing…

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Artisan Stories December 17, 2018 February 26, 2019

Discovering the Secrets of Hmong Batik: the artistry of Simone Buys

It’s not necessary to understand the production methods, technical sequences, and design process of a product to enjoy it. Comprehending how your wristwatch is…

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Featured, Happiness Projects, Region News November 23, 2018 May 6, 2019

How to Make the World’s Most Neglected Citizens Smile Wide

NOVICA’s Happiness Project in Thailand spotlights an incredible group of kids, the orphans of KaeNoi, with a day they won’t forget. Groaning around hairpin…

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Artisan Stories October 27, 2018 April 9, 2019

Partnering with NOVICA is our Survival! The story of Jewelry artisan, Sareeyakarn

For many Thai artisans, successful partnering with NOVICA encompasses opening new windows of opportunity, engaging with buying customers, and exposure to a worldwide market….

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Artisan Stories October 21, 2018 October 22, 2018

Preserving Akha Culture – A Noble Challenge!

Of all hill-tribes located in northern Thailand, the Akha are the most notably expressive and flamboyant with their traditional wardrobe. Tightly woven black and…

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