A small yak, or yaksha, at wat Pho in Bangkok. A wat is a Buddhist temple or monastery. A yak is a figure which descends from Hinduism and protects the Buddha statues from bad spirits.
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A larger yaksha, Buddhist temple guardian, at wat Pho.
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Another yaksha at wat Pho.
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Roof lines at wat Pho in Bangkok.. The apexes of the gables represent the mythical bird; the guruda. This symbolisn also descends from Hinduism...
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Another view of roof detail at wat Pho.
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Statue on a Buddhist temple grounds.
At the Maesa elephant camp near Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Maesa elephant camp.
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At the Maesa elephant camp, Chiang Mai.
Doi Sutthep temple, Chiang Mai
Monks perambulating (clockwise) at Doi Sutthep temple, Chiang Mai, to show respect for the Buddha.
Market, Chiang Rai.
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Member of the Lahu minority proup near Chiang Rai, Thailand.
Typical hill tribe home.
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A member of the Karen ("long neck") hill tribe, relatively recent refugees from Burma.
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Sunset near Chiang Rai
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Akha people are citizens of Thailand
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Preparing a paddy for rice seedlings in northern Thailand.
Buddhist monk and friend - Thailand.
Photo taken at an afternoon market in Burma - close to the point where Thailand, Laos and Burma meet (the "Golden Triangle")
Buddhist monks "begging" in Thailand. The giving of food to monks is a way for lay persons to gain peace, happiness and merit. The monks generally follow a prescribed route and donors line up on the route to give.
Butcher at the early morning market in Muang Sing, Laos
Another butcher at the Muang Sing market.
Buffalo meat is a basic for people of the Muang Sing area.
Vegetable vendor in Muang Sing.
Spice vendor.
Seamstress mother and daughter in Laos - probably members of the Lolo tribal group.
At the Luang Namtha market in Laos.
Happy Laotian girl
Four people, three generations, on a motorbike, Luang Namtha.
Laotian youngsters.
Laotian man
Typical minority tribe home in Laos.
