Tag Archives: Thailand

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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Mud Man, Phi Ta Khon festival

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Mike

Well, I’m back home and starting to sort through all the photos and videos I took at the Phi Ta Khon festival. This is one of the “mud men” in the parade. A group of men, often encouraged by the … Continue reading →

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Keep away from me !

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Mike

Local wildlife, Dan Sai : This scorpion was nearly as long as my foot ….not that I was going to put my feet anywhere near him !

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The Durian, or the gun ?

Posted on June 27, 2015 by Mike

        Two signs at Nok Air check in, Don Meung airport. Personally I would prefer passengers don’t take either on the plane. For those that don’t know durian, it is an evil smelling fruit that is banned from … Continue reading →

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Bougainvillea, Chinatown

Posted on May 31, 2015 by Mike

Just another beautiful day in Bangkok ……

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Krungthep, “City of Angels”

Posted on May 30, 2015 by Mike

This is the sign in front of the Bangkok City Hall, with Bangkok’s full name on it ….so long it needs a fisheye lens to fit it all in ! กรุงเทพมหานคร อมรรัตนโกสินทร์ มหินทรายุธยา มหาดิลกภพ นพรัตนราชธานีบูรีรมย์ อุดมราชนิเวศน์มหาสถาน อมรพิมานอวตารสถิต สักกะทัตติยวิษณุกรรมประสิทธิ์ or transliterated … Continue reading →

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