From Ayutthaya to Ban Rak Thai
From central Thailand to the far north at the Myanmar border. A mix of rural life, architectural discoveries, and tourist activities. Guaranteed change of scenery, especially when the use of English becomes completely nonexistent.
Images
Stupa and Buddha in Sukhothai
Stupa and Buddha in Sukhothai
All Aboard the Fleet
Elephantine Ride
Karen Village #1
Young Karen holding a shop in their village
Village karen #2
Karen Handicrafts
A romantic ride?
Charioteer
Little Salad Break
Elephant Ride
Don't forget behind the ears!
A special moment between a mahout and his elephant: the bath
Sunset on Ping River
Sunset on the Ping River
The Vibrant Youth
Three young boys in a remote village, curious and happy about my visit
Top View Panorama of Pai Heights #1
The heights of Pai, a unique 360° view
Panorama from the Heights of Pai #2
Panorama from the Heights of Pai
Top View Panorama of Pai Heights #3
Top View Panorama of Pai Heights #3
Panorama from the Heights of Pai #4
Panorama from the Heights of Pai #4
Top View Panorama of Pai Heights #5
Sunset from the Top of Pai Heights #5
Panorama from the Heights of Pai #6
Panorama from the Heights of Pai #6
sunset over the plains of Pai
After the mountain, the plains of Pai
sunset over the plains of Pai #2
After the mountain, the plains of Pai
Reflections on Ban Rak Thai Lake
Panorama of Ban Rak Thai Lake
Karen Village #3
Young Karen running a shop in their village
Karen Village #4
Joyful Karen girl, happy to share her guitar talents
The Canyons of Pai
The Canyons of Pai, athletic moments to traverse the narrow paths surrounded by emptiness!
Christmas Tree in Pai
No tree, we light up as we can
New Year's Eve in Pai
New Year's Eve in Pai, let it all go!
Sunset over Sukhothai
A body of water illuminated by the sky, reflecting the temples in the background
Sukhothai Historical Park
Stunning view of the temples of Sukhothai
Generational Clash
An old merchant in traditional clothing deals with a more modern man clutching his fancy phone.
The Ayutthaya Floating Market
Fast food at the Ayutthaya Floating Market
Hello, it's me Buddha
Iconic in Ayutthaya, this Buddha head trapped in a tree
Do not knock on the door!
One of the main stupas of Ayutthaya, seen through the lens of a red brick gate
Jasmine rice? Fill my baskets
Arriving at night in a lost village, what a pleasure to wake up with this panorama
Stupa in Sukhothai
Stupa in Sukhothai
Wow, I'm feeling a bit hot!
Embarrassment won't kill you, even in the middle of the street. The sun, on the other hand, might!
Seated Buddha
Seated Buddha in the Sukhothai Historical Park
For a Few Small Towers
3 towers rising at the end of a gallery, or a place of contemplation.
Goldfinger vs Bond
Buddha enclosed in a narrow chamber.
Gateway to a Catfish Pond
Bridge leading to a catfish pond
Tuk tuk family business
Tuk-tuks parked at a taxi station, probably during lunch break. A family enjoys their meal in one of them.
I lost my stupa head!
Stupa, a bit decapitated
The Stupa Fever
They are everywhere.
Cotton Candy Vendor
Thai cotton candy? No idea what that is
At the 3rd Gong, Run!
Giant Gong
Picture for more money!
Little Karen dressed traditionally begging at the foot of the stairs leading above Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
Want a photo?
Little Karen begging at the foot of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
My Friend the Jaguar
Jaguar in captivity at Chiang Mai Zoo
Draw me a sheep!
One of the many artists working at the Chiang Mai market
I am no longer a tiger here!
Unhappy big cat in this dreadful tiger farm
Act of Presence
The photo of the orchid farm
Snake Palette
A lovely nest of snakes
Snake Patrol
Adventure is adventure
Will it jump or not?
Baby monkey in another one of those farms with I don't know what animal :-)
Wooden Hotel
Charming small hotel built entirely of wood in northern Thailand