The Giant Swing in Bangkok, Thailand, stands in the center of the city, with the City Hall on one side and Wat Suthat Thepwararam on the other. The teak contraption was formerly used in a Brahman Hindu ceremony, during which young boys attempted to swing high enough to grab a bag of silver coins placed … Read more
I arrived in Hua Hin, Thailand, this past December just in time to celebrate the 88th birthday of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The King, who is also known as Rama IX, is so revered in Thailand that they hold a five-day celebration for his birthday. Streets and buildings were draped with white lights and stages were … Read more
At the far southern end of the beach in Hua Hin, Thailand, troupes of monkeys roam the wharves and seafood restaurants around Khao Takiab mountain, searching for food. This pet Dachshund was fearless when confronted by one of these these aggressive Hua Hin monkeys, which was three times his size. When the dog didn’t back … Read more
Slipping an offering into the slot in the belly of this seated Buddha at Khao Tao temple in Hua Hin, Thailand is said to bring the donor good luck. After making a donation, visitors are directed up a short stairway to a terrace containing more Buddhas and cast iron bells, then further up to a … Read more
Fishermen in Hua Hin, Thailand clean and prepare float lines after returning with the morning’s catch. Each day the fleet leaves before dawn from the canals and backwaters of Khao Takiab, on the south end of Hua Hin, returning when they have caught the day’s quota. Open-air restaurants next to the wharves display fresh caught … Read more
