Thailand (Dec '08 - Jan '09)
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I didn't take photos during the "holiday" period, which was during my 1 week stay in Chiangmai. BUT i did fufill my primary aim of covering missions by an organisation
here are some of the photos
i arrived on 27th december in time for the Hmong new year
clusterf*ck
cute baby in traditional hmong clothings
later at night, food was given to the destitute families
is the bowl big or is the boy small?
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then next morning, games were organised for the village kids
registration
action songs at the shophouse before heading to the field
goalkeeper
left alone?
gangstas
there was even a bonfire for the kids
(cue tribal music, wild boar and asterix)
tribal dance... no lah, they were just running around
the human sacrifice tasted like chicken
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after my countdown in BKK, i went back up to Petchabun just in time for the meal distribution to the people of Huay Nam Kow village which is behind Khek Noi
meditating
i think this is one of my favourite shots
cute spectator
the games begin!
dinner time
contented
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oh and while travelling we stopped by at a road side stall with a view
lovely, 25THB Pat Khapow Moo Sai Khai Dao
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Hey, suh-weet shots, kopi! Any chance of bigger ones, though?
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Originally posted by Gedanken:
Hey, suh-weet shots, kopi! Any chance of bigger ones, though?
i linked directly from flickr, but it expanded the photos and it lost its sharpness
i think the bigger photos from flickr itself is better.
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random scenary shots
view from the farm
housing at the farm
shophouse
lunch with a view
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cool! and happy new year kopi! will you be back for CNY?
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i'm already back
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was looking through my photostream on flickr when i realised that i forgot to put these up
girls walking to the carnival
and my favourite place to chill, khao kor highlands...
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happy new year kopi
cool mission
proud of you~ -
but me never do much except take photos.
most of the work was done by the volunteer teams.
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we all have different giftings mah, and yours is in photography, so you contributed in your own way/s lor
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free dinner for the destitute
patriotism. no lah, they were actually singing an action song.
giving gifts to all the kids.
listening to instructions for games
younger kids don't get to play, they self-entertain
like this little one, running around in the church
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cheater alert! the game was to pop the balloons that were tied to their legs. this boy put it so high up.
those who don't play, just look
spectator
dinner is served at the other village. damn i miss the kway teow with meatballs and tasty soup, add fish sauce, chilli flakes and some sugar.
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anyway the organisation is having a donation drive (not money)
RADION International has operated among the poorest and marginalised in Thailand since 2007 - bringing food & practical aid to the communities that need it the most.
Ever wondered how your small contributions can change the world?
This festive season, we are organising a relief collection drive to send a 40 foot container to Thailand. Many of the people we see live in despair and your contribution can make that difference.
Help us give these people a sense of hope.
Give generously.
List of items required:
1 ) Dry/Canned food items (Staples or meat items with at least 3 months towards expiry date)
2 ) Used clothes, blankets, jackets, towels (Washed and in good condition)
3 ) Hygiene Items (Toothbrush, toothpaste, soap)
4 ) Medical/Pharmaceutical items (first aid kits/gloves/masks/bandages)
5 ) New Stationary/Educational Materials (Drawing blocks, coloring books, coloring pencils/crayons)
6 ) Electronics/Technology Items (Solar Panels, Water filtration systems, torch lights, batteries)
7 ) Foam sleeping mattresses/bedding items
8 ) Baby clothes/Nursery Items (Feeding bottles, etc etc)
When = 7 Feb to 8 Feb
Location = Pan Pacific Hotel (#03-03) -
bump~ in case anyone has anything to donate
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bump again, in case anyone has anything to donate
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lunchtime is over, bump!