Chiang Mai’s Snotty Little Brother

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November 8th 2017

Published: November 8th 2017

I landed at Chiang Rai Airport on the evening of November 6th, after a day of long connections and delayed flights. I took Bangkok Airways - who market themselves as "Asia’s Boutique Airline" - from Bangkok to Chiang Rai. They certainly live up to this name, with low fares, no hidden extras (checked bags, seat selection, meals are all free) and a lounge stocked with food and drinks for all passe... Read Full Entry

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Siewch

About Me: I am a native of Singapore and a professional expat. Since leaving Singapore in 1994, my life journey has taken me first to Bangkok, then to Manchester UK, and then to the United States - starting with Los Angeles, then Honolulu, then Silver Spring, MD, and then back to Honolulu. I took some time off from work between July 2017 and March 2018 to travel and reflect (check out my Midlife Crisis Flashpacking series). I'm now back in the corporate world with a renewed attitude towards life and work. I plan to take another extended trip ... full info

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Wat Rong Khun

The grabbing hands, they grab all they can. All for themselves, after all. (Depeche Mode lyric in case you hadn’t figured that out yet). Note the one red fingernail on a middle finger flipping you off as you pass by...

Wat Rong Khun

These teeth were very reminiscent of Francis Bacon’s art.

Wat Rong Khun

Lucky leaves. One can buy them, inscribe on them, and hang them.

Wat Rong Khun

More lucky leaves. This time they are arranged in the shape of a stupa.

Wat Rong Khun

This is a pool of water with coins in it. The bluish shine comes from the coins

Wat Rong Khun

Inside A Sawngthaew

Just a selfie in the sawngthaew coming back from Wat Rong Khun. I was cruising along Pahol Yothin Road, also known as Highway 1. The mind boggles when one thinks that this highway goes all the way to Bangkok... and right up to the apartment I lived in back in 1994 and 1995.

Clock Tower

Golden clock tower in the middle of Chiang Rai.

Only in Thailand....

OSHA be damned.

Comfort Food

Oh, how I have missed Thai street food. Bonus - there was a Pokegym within range of this stall.

Threesome.

The view from the Lisu Village.

Hill Trekking

Lots of Chinese script around.

Hill Trekking

Tea plantation at the Lisu Village.

Hill Trekking

The view at the top after the very steep climb.

8th November 2017

RENanDREW
Ren & Andrew

The black and white of life
Sorry to hear about your friend Mike, life can indeed be unfair and unpredictable. That feeling of contentment you speak of, comes through in your blogs...and I love that you listed the kitties third on your list! I wonder if that orange cat may have smelt your cats on your backpack? It certainly doesn't seem impressed with the human :) Looking forward to reading about your trip into Laos

10th November 2017

Siewch
Siewch

How could any kitty not be impressed with me?
Blasphemy!

9th November 2017

A Small Swede in the Big World
Per-Olof Persson

Mike would be proud
I'm convinced that Mike would be proud that you're living your life to the fullest. Thank you for a well written and interesting blog post.

10th November 2017

Siewch
Siewch

Thanks!
It’s uncanny how I always seem to be traveling on Mike’s birthday since he passed. In 2014 I was up the slope of Mauna Loa planting trees, in 2016 I was in Florida and now I am in Laos.

11th November 2017

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Very touching
A lovely blog on Thailand and Chiang Rai, and very touching words here on life. What a wonderful feeling for you to know you are in the right place at the right time, a spiritual moment it seems. I'm sorry to hear about your friend Mike, I do believe our loved ones who are passed on are still present with us in some way.

15th November 2017

Siewch
Siewch

A spiritual moment...
What a great way to describe it! Thanks!

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