The Dogs of Lanna

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After getting bitten by a maltempered temple dog in Chiang Mai province over a month ago, I felt a need to start photographing dogs. First I did so on the road and then whenever I thought I had a good image. So this is a collection of some dogs I was able to photograph in the Northern Thai provinces of Chiang Rai, Phayao, Nan and Phrae-once called Lanna. Ironically, I don't have any pictures of the dog that bit me or any dogs from Chiang Mai.



Thai dogs seen on the road are often a sad lot. People feed them but don't look after them very carefully quite often. I watched several times as men and even children threw things and cursed at dogs that found themselves 'in the way' on the road. On the other hand, I met a great number of Thais who dote on their dogs and other pets. This is not a blog attempting for sympathy. It is more an attempt to appreciate some aspect of life from the dogs I met.



I hope you like them.

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Photos

Underfoot in the Chiang Saen Market
Dogs always seem to be at home in the way

Phu Chi Fa
I love these two. They ate breakfast with me every morning in Phu Chi Fa.