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The Head of the Sandstone Buddha

The Head of the Sandstone Buddha

Whether we believe in after-life or not, rich or poor, whatever our cultural associations are, we will ultimately return to dust, into the earth’s cradle, where we all came from like this manmade image of Buddha whose body has disappeared beneath the bodhi roots and which all that remains is a head struggling from the inevitable forces of nature. Continue reading »

Lost in Thailand

Lost in Thailand

I want to walk along the similar pavements locals walk through, or sometimes, eat, buy, sell and sleep. I want to see the real faces behind the superficial smiles on expensive TV commercials. I want to hear the real stories behind the grand advertisements and paid travel reviews. And in that old, slow-moving bus, I saw something that is usually invisible to luxurious travelers and even to locals confided in their narrow cities. Continue reading »

Thailand: Sinking at the Floating Market

Thailand: Sinking at the Floating Market

The Floating Market, I would say, lost its purpose of being a trading hub for merchants and goods. Don’t expect to see the normal dynamics of a market but anticipate for a rehearsed play luring tourists to pour their money on souvenirs, hence, my disappointment as a fan of protected and genuine traditions. Continue reading »