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Tag Archives: elephants
Binge Drinking Elephants and other Tales of Lampang’s Bygone Days
Before the 1916 introduction of rail to Lampang in northern Thailand, the old commercial district of the city was located directly on the bank of the Wang River along the road known today as Thanon Talad Kaow (“Old Market Road”). … Continue reading
Posted in Chiang Mai, Culture, History, Lampang, THAILAND
Tagged Anna Leonowens, Bombay Burmah, British Borneo, Chao Bunyawat Wongmanit, Chin Haw traders from Yunnan, Chinese migration in Thailand, Chinese Muslim traders, Chinese trade in Thai history, East Asiatic, elephants, Kad Kongta. late 19th century, Leonowens in Thailand, Louis T. Leonowens, Marti Patel, river trade, teak industry, Thai elephants, Thai railway, Vithi Phanichphant
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Dancing with Elephants
One of the best sanuk activities to do when visiting northern Thailand is to go to one of the elephant training camps. There are two main parks in the region: the first is very close to Chiang Mai called Mae … Continue reading
Posted in Chiang Mai, Lampang, Photography, THAILAND, TRAVEL
Tagged Asian elephants, elephant parks, elephants, Mae Taeng Elephant Park, Thai elephant
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Ashes and Snow
“In exploring the shared language and poetic sensibilities of all animals, I am working towards rediscovering the common ground that once existed when people lived in harmony with animals. The images depict a world that is without beginning or end, … Continue reading
Posted in BURMA, Culture, INDIA, Koh Samui, Photography
Tagged Ashes and Snow, bhajan, Burmese monks, elephants, Gregory Colbert, Nomadic Museum, Vaishnav Jan to tene kahiye
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Elephants and the City
Have you ever thought about how much it costs to feed an elephant every day?
Posted in Chiang Mai, Culture, Lampang, THAILAND, TRAVEL
Tagged Elephant adoption, elephants, forestry, Lampang, mahout, National Elephant Conservation Center, Thai elephants, Thailand
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