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.

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Special Merit Making

Last week we drove out into the countryside to visit and make merit with the forest Monk. Duang had learned of the forest Monk f...

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Forest Monk

Forest Monk Performing Merit Making Ritual Yesterday, we picked up two of Duang's friends from Udonthani and drove out into th...

Sunday, September 29, 2013

Making Pla thu

. "Making Pla thu" is not a euphemism for one of man's favorite activities such as: "banging...

Saturday, September 28, 2013

Stopped In the Name of the Law

High School Students Perform Lao Traditional Dance Thursday night, Duang and I drove out to Ban Nong Han to attend a big party where ...

Saturday, September 21, 2013

Nang Ai and Pha Daeng - A Warning to Squirrel Eaters

Nang Ai and Pha Daeng, Tambon Nongwha May 2013 Earlier this year, in May, Duang was contacted by one of her 96 cousins, who wor...

Thursday, September 19, 2013

Wan Kao Saht - Feeding the Spirits

Tahsang Villagers Offering Food to the Spirits Today was a special day in Isaan. Today, 19 September 2013, 2556 BE, is Wan Kao Sah...

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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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