Tag Archives: Buddhism

Sai Sin, the lucky white string

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Mike

In Thailand you often see a white cord tied around a person’s wrist, or tied to a new building, or a new car ! This is a form of blessing, wishing for good fortune in the future. The other night … Continue reading →

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A photowalk to Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen.

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Mike

Earlier this month I went on a photowalk with the “Bangkok Photographers” Facebook group heading from Talat Phlu BTS station in the (very general and roundabout) direction of Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen via the back streets of Bangkok Yai, on … Continue reading →

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“Tak Bat” (alms giving, Luang Prabang, Laos)

Posted on July 27, 2017 by Mike
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Hong Kong 2016 – a brighter outlook.

Posted on December 20, 2016 by Mike

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Phi Ta Khon, the video

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Mike

After 6 weeks of postponing, prevaricating and generally being lazy, I have finally finished editing the video that I took at the “Ghost festival” at Dan Sai. drum roll please ……

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Phi Ta Khon, the “Ghost Festival” of Dan Sai.

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Mike

As you will have read from the last couple of posts, I have been up north lately, mainly for the Phi Ta Khon festival held last week in Dan Sai, in Loei province. This festival has been held for hundreds … Continue reading →

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