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This close-up of a painting hanging in a Chiang Mai cafe depicts the Song Kran 'water-war' festival as it was conducted long ago. In the bottom left hand corner, two Thais give each other a good dousing.

Flowers, Floats, and Fun: The Festivals of Thailand

In medieval Europe, almost half the year was taken up by festivals or holidays of some kind. As E...

Thailand Kenneth Champeon

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A Brush With Death in Upcountry Laos

Although the Mekong River offers a peaceful backdrop, even paradise cannot mask the pain of famil...

Thailand / Laos David Calleja

Muay Thai: The "Invincible" Martial Art of Thailand

The village of Chang Khien, hard by the old city of Chiang Mai, is home to the Lanna Muay Thai tr...

Thailand Kenneth Champeon

This fine terracotta elephant stands to attention among many unique example by one of the islands younger potters.

A Day at Pottery Island

It may seem hard to believe but it only takes a couple of cents to reach fantasy island. At least...

Thailand Ian Douglas

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A Dog is for Life

An anecdote about Thai rural life.

Thailand Toy Tuanphimai

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A Reef, A Wreck and a Point

As we descend the buoy line, the murky waters of the Andaman Sea gradually reveal their prize: th...

Thailand Helen Conway

Fishing off Phuket, Thailand

Fishing for Buddhism

Fishing off the coast of Phuket, Thailand.

Thailand Jim Algie

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Meditating in Southern Thailand

Every night the elderly security guard sweeps carefully and at length around my Singapore apartme...

Thailand Leslie Nevison

Hmong-Inspired Baby Bok Choy Stir- Fry

Recipe: Hmong-Inspired Baby Bok Choy Stir-Fry

This dish is inspired by a favorite of the Hmong people native to the highlands of Southeast Asia...

Thailand / Vietnam / Laos Celeste Heiter

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Bless This House

A house is blessed in Chiang Mai, Thailand ...

Thailand Kenneth Champeon

Chiang Mai Thailand Flower Festival float

The Chiang Mai Thailand Flower Festival

The sheer profusion of color that the flower festival and carnival brings to Chiang Mai aptly giv...

Thailand Randy Gaudet

A 1000 Thai Baht bill

Why She Couldn't Make Change from a Big Bill

When one withdraws money from an ATM in Thailand, the machine dispenses 1000 baht bills. ฿1000 ...

Thailand Dan Brook

Siam Bayshore Resort

Our latest resort visit in Pattaya had us staying at the Siam Bayshore Resort, one of three hotel...

Thailand Tom Aikins

Thai Garlic Chicken

'Nang Nak' Thai Recipes and Photos

This light and tasty Thai menu features Sweet & Spicy Thai Cashews, Spicy Tomato Dip, Grilled Fis...

Thailand Celeste Heiter

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Disappearing in the Discos of Chiang Mai

What man would not be a dancer if he could, said the judge. It's a great thing, the dance. -- Cor...

Thailand Kenneth Champeon

Nana style room at Botanic Resort

Chiang Mai and Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden

Away in deep Mountain near elephant sanctuaries, Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden is tranquil and ful...

Thailand victor wong

Ko Chang In the Mist.

Thaisland Miscellany Part 1

Ko Boo Boo* The first Thai island I ever visited was not known even to locals living a short dist...

Thailand Kenneth Champeon

A very nice guesthouse in Pai

Foreigners find Pai enchanting

Gazing up, the clouds above Pai seem different from elsewhere, their form and shape influenced by...

Thailand Gomase Theenanon

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The Four Reigns of Kukrit Pramoj

Review of Four Reigns (Book One) [Editions Duang Kamol, Bangkok, 1981]. The complete Four Reigns ...

Thailand Kenneth Champeon

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Go With an Open Mind

After countless interviews and exhaustive research on studying abroad, the author compiled this l...

Thailand / Singapore / China Dawn Stanton

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