Songkran, the Thai New Year's holiday, is traditionally celebrated with ceremonies in which water is used as a symbol of cleansing. In recent years, these cleansing rituals have taken the form of wild water fights, and now the holiday is associated in some people's minds with … [Read more...]
Bangkok Motor Show – Smiles All Around
They say that there are many different smiles in Thailand. An excited smile, an apologetic smile, a curious smile, even a disgusted smile. The photo above must be a good example of a "please buy a car" smile. This photo was taken at the Bangkok Motor Show, which is known for the … [Read more...]
Barbie’s Malibu Spirit-House
The moneyed neighborhood of Thong Lo is one of Bangkok's hippest, stylish, most consumer minded spots. Perhaps it only makes sense, then, that the role of Kwan Yin is played by a prom-dress clad Barbie doll at this Thong Lo shrine. … [Read more...]
Teddy Bear Vendetta
It's hard to imagine what that teddy bear could have done to this little boy, but he certainly seems to be out for revenge. Don't worry though- it was just part of the fun at a Temple Fair held below the Golden Mount. Though somehow a game of shooting at wildlife seems out of … [Read more...]
Mass Aerobics
Mass outdoor aerobics may be a particularly Asian trend. Everywhere from Vientiane to Saigon, public parks are used as massive outdoor gyms, where both fitness minded youths and healthy older men and women gather to work up a sweat. It makes sense: exercising outdoors is nicer … [Read more...]
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