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.

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Beware of Falling Objects!

Rocket Launching in Ban That, Amphur Pen I have been getting a start several times a day the past week. The television keeps runni...

Friday, April 17, 2015

Coming Soon - Korb Siarn Khru Ritual

Life continues on here in Isaan - a cycle of events punctuated by milestones such as religious rituals and cultural celebrations. So...

Thursday, April 16, 2015

Bone Washing 2558 (2015)

A Monk Washes the Bones of Duang's Father Yesterday, 15 April, I drove out to Tahsang Village to participate with Duang's fa...

Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Songpoo Day 3 April 2015

This is my sixth year here in Isaan. Every year I have participated in a grand event called Songpoo Day. Try as I may, I have not b...

Tuesday, April 7, 2015

The Buddha Statue - The Rest of the Story

Two months ago, 1 February, I photographed and documented the casting of a new bronze statue of Buddha for the new Vihear (Wihan)...

Friday, March 27, 2015

Mushroom Farming in Isaan

This blog was a long time in coming. I started to write the blog eleven days ago, but I was not certain regarding the facts and d...

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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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