Allen's World

An insight into an expatriate's life in Thailand with an emphasis on photography, culture, personal observations as well as some of my philosophy.

Showing posts with label Lao Loum. Show all posts

Showing posts with label Lao Loum. Show all posts

Sunday, September 13, 2020

Isaan Funeral - 24 October 2009 (2552)

Saturday, 24 October, we went to see Duang's younger brother perform in a small village north of here towards the Lao border. He is an ...

Thursday, September 7, 2017

Bun Khao Saht - Celebration of the Dead

Villagers Make Offerings to the Spirits of Family Members Tuesday was a special day in Isaan. September 5th, this year, i...

Friday, August 19, 2016

The Fruits Of Their Labors

Duang has been very busy the past week learning from her friend how to make pahn, also known as pahn sii kwan and pahn bai sii. Be...

Thursday, August 4, 2016

Passing On

Pahn Sii Kwan "Passing on" - this blog entry is not another entry regarding the funeral rituals of the Lao Loum people wh...

Tuesday, November 3, 2015

A Monk's Cremation

Wan Tong Veeboonkul Buddhists do not believe in a permanent and fixed reality. To them everything in this world is subject to chan...

Thursday, October 22, 2015

Popping Rice In Isaan - Kao Tawtek Time.

Popping Rice In Isaan I first encountered the Isaan specialty, Kao Tawtek, seven years ago. I often refer to Kao Tawtek as "...

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Allen A Hale: Udonthani, Thailand; I am an American retired in NE Thailand in a region called "Isaan" or "Issan" During my previous career I had the opportunity to visit and work in countries around the world. Overseas experiences have greatly affected my life, opinions, and outlook. Many of my photographs can be viewed on www.hale-worldphotography.com

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