TATTOO MAGIC Wat Bang Phra is a Buddhist temple 50 Km west of Bangkok where the late abbot, Luan Phor Pern was famous for his tattooing skills. His work is now carried on by the temple’s monks. Every year, the Temple hosts a Tattoo festival for which thousands of young men with suspicious occupations gather. More
	TAKRAW: DEFYING GRAVITY IN THE STREETS OF BANGKOK "Takraw", sometimes referred to as kick volley is a sport like no other. It requires the skills of football, the energy and flexibility of martial arts and very fast reflexes. Images form this feature have been the focus of 2 exhibitions, in Bangkok and Paris. More
	PHUKET VEGETARIAN FESTIVAL The Phuket Vegetarian Festival marks the beging of the Taoist lent celebrates the local Chinese community's belief that abstinence from meat alcohol and sex, during the ninth lunar month of the Chinese calendar, will help them obtain good health and peace of mind. During the 9 day festival, "mediums" in a state of trance, perform acts of self-mortification, walk on hot coals, climb bladed ladders... Young men also carry altars with deity images during street parades which are covered with fire crackers to drive away evil spirits. More
	THE FISHING VILLAGE For the people of Baan Nam Kem, in Southern Thailand the sea was always their provider. On the morning of Dec 26 2004, it took everything away family, friends, homes and boats. One year on, the village is slowly recovering with the help of NGO's and the government. Fishermen are back doing what they have always done, fishing - but going out at sea will never be the same again, most admit to being afraid of the sea. More
	BOXING DAY TSUNAMI On December 26th 2004 an earth quake mesuring 9.2 on the richter scale caused a tsunami which cost the lives of 250000 people in Asia and Africa. A series of giant waves hit the Andaman coast in Thailand leaving over 5000 dead and 3000 missing, including foreign holiday makers. More
	RICE FARMERS In "Isaan", Thailand's Rural North Eastern region, the main activity is rice farming. For generations, this region known for its warm and cheerful people, has produced the world famous Thai Jasmine Rice. One of the poorest regions of Thailand Isaan still produces most of Thailand's rice crop. This feature documents the whole "Rice Cycle" from ploughing to harvesting in a small village close to Nakon Ratchasima... More

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