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.

Friday, April 10, 2009

Poi Sang Long Ritual - Day 2

Tuesday, 31 March, according to the Abbott of Wat Kum Klang, the "official" printed festival brochure, as well as several local pe...

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Poi Sang Long Ritual - Day One

We arrived in Maehongson around 1:00 P.M on Monday 30 March. Upon checking in at the hotel we obtained a printed brochure regarding the sche...

Sunday, April 5, 2009

The Long and Winding Road ...

We arrived home in Udonthani last night at 11:30 PM after sixteen and one-half hours of driving all the way back from Maehongson. Rather tha...

Saturday, March 28, 2009

Going to Maehongson - 12 Hours To Go

We are just about ready to leave in 12 hours to Maehongson - one of my very favorite places in all of Thailand. This will be my fourth trip ...

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Isaan Fishing Derby - Additional Photos

After working on yesterday's photographs of the Isaan farmers fishing in the Sa Doong Village Wat's pond, I have set up a new galler...

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Isaan Fishing Derby

Just about every time that we go off in the pickup truck, other than shopping trips, I haul my backpack of camera gear along with us. I hav...

Friday, March 20, 2009

Monk Ordination

At the end of this month, we will be travelling to Maehongson to witness ans photograph the Shan people's celebration of "Poi Sang ...

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About Me

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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