The Legend of Luang Poh Phra Thong
The legend behind the Buddha image, Luang Poh Phra Thong in Phuket, Thailand is spellbinding and its message is still relevant today.
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Kathina Celebration at Wat Pleng Klang Suan
Buddhists celebrate Kathina, usually pronounce Ka-tin, on the first full moon after the end of Buddhist Lent (Ok Phansa). Here’s a 180º view of Kathina.
Wat Kham Chanot and the Legend of the Giant Serpents
Wat Kham Chanot is a forest temple on an island surrounded by chanot trees and serpent beings that can take on human form and grant wishes.
That Time I Photographed a Prime Minister After a Coup de tête
Well, This Visit is Off to a Good Start! On February 23, 1991, just ten days after arriving in Thailand for the first time, a military Coup de tête took place in the Kingdom,...
A Rant, Romp, and Stomp Through Bangkok Street Art
A couple of weeks ago, we promised to look at some street art in Bangkok. The street art scene in the City of Angels has been building for several years, and it received a...