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ATTRACTION; Thailand; Chiang Rai @ White Temple (Wat Rong Khun)

Saturday, May 16, 2015

Wat Rong Khun (Thai: วัดร่องขุ่น), perhaps better known to foreigners as the White Temple, is a contemporary, unconventional, privately owned, art exhibit in the style of a Buddhist temple in Chiang Rai Province, Thailand. It is owned by Chalermchai Kositpipat, who designed, constructed, and opened it to visitors in 1997. It is open all year round and admission is free.

ATTRACTION; Thailand ; Chiang Rai @ Karen Long Neck Village

Chiang Rai / Interesting Place / Thailand / Travel ·

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

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Various village locations between Chiang Mai and the Golden Triangle

people Karen are a tribal group who have historically lived in the hills on the Myanmar (formerly Burma) side of the Thai border. Best recognized for their elongated necks, the Karen women wear heavy brass rings around their necks, forearms, and shins. While the Karen men are mainly field workers and farmers, the women have a rich history of crafting from wood carving to weaving. Overall the Long Neck Tribes live a rugged, tedious, and simple lifestyle, but the fruits of their labor are colorful and very lively.

ATTRACTION; Thailand; Chiang Rai @ Border of Myanmar (Burma)

Chiang Rai / Interesting Place / Thailand / Travel ·

Sunday, May 10, 2015

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Mae Sai, or locally more often, Maesai, (แม่สาย) is the northernmost city of Thailand. It is mainly a stepping stone for visits to Myanmar and has few attractions of its own.