Isaan Views

[Happyman]

I have seen more beauty in 10 sq miles of England than I have seen in all of Thailand. And I have travelled all over. I live here too, but not for its beautiful scenery. Sorry, but its true.

10sq miles- like Tipton- Oldbury - Willenhall - Wolverhampton perhaps !

[Northern Scum]

I really enjoyed that.

Great thread, BH.

[buad hai]

Let's have more! I've got a few left to post but I'd enjoy seeing more other views....

[BigRed]

10sq miles- like Tipton- Oldbury - Willenhall - Wolverhampton perhaps

Sounds like you come from my way Happyman, I'm from Wednesfield originally, living in the Peak District now though.

[Propagator]

A sudden rain storm in Loei City



and this taken less than an hour later

[Aquaman]

ill have some tonight when I'm not on a mobile device.

[Norton]

Let's have more! I've got a few left to post but I'd enjoy seeing more other views....

A view from the back porch.

Sunrise in Isaan.



Hazy lazy days.



Country roads take me home.



Fish pond



A place for quiet contemplation.






Path to nowhere.



Miss Bessie.



And son.

[buad hai]

^Wow, those are healthy looking animals. Are they yours?

[buad hai]

Nice stack of hay.


Yum!


Seamstress works on a traditional Thai dress.


Home made spirit houses.

[El Gibbon]

Is this the same leaf that is used for BBq chicken in Malasia? If you've not tried it ti makes a wonderful snack. Chicken (bite sized) is wrapped in Pandanus(?) leaf then marinated in a sauce similar to that used for standard BBq. Good stuff!

E. G.

[El Gibbon]

I will really have to get my shit together - no unkind comments from E.G please-(and the bike serviced) and get off Phuket to see other parts of Thailand !
Have been coming here for 15 years - the first 5 years into BKK from Taiwan to run the office there for a few weeks a year - and then to Phuket to go fishing for the next few.
Retired to Phuket in Jan 2001 and have only been off the island for visa runs !!!
Some of these travel threads make me realise I am in a bloody big rut !!

Did you REALLY expect I would pass on this???????

Quit that flocking place! You would be surprised at the opportunities for the shit your trying to do in that dump!

Been telling ya for years your wasting your time and energy in that hole. There's a whole world of Thailand your missing and even the worst parts are better than where your at.

OK rant over, for this time

For crying out loud at least check it out!

E. G.

EDIT: And don't come back with the crap about feeding the critters etc. LAME LAME

[buad hai]

Is this the same leaf that is used for BBq chicken in Malasia?

Yep:

Asia Food Glossary Page - Pandanus Leaf

[Norton]

Wow, those are healthy looking animals. Are they yours?

Yes. Pic taken from my back porch. Feed em steroids. Just joking. I make sure they get proper feed rather than just the near to zero stuff they can find by just grazing.

[sunsetter]

[Happyman]

[quote=El Gibbon;591026]

Did you REALLY expect I would pass on this???????
No
Quit that flocking place! You would be surprised at the opportunities for the shit your trying to do in that dump!

Been telling ya for years your wasting your time and energy in that hole. There's a whole world of Thailand your missing and even the worst parts are better than where your at.

OK rant over, for this time

For crying out loud at least check it out!

E. G.

EDIT: And don't come back with the crap about feeding the critters etc. LAME LAME

Who is gonna feed them then ???
8 birds and 3 cats !
And no smart-arsed suggestions like "feed the birds to the cats and take the cats with me" !!

[Happyman]

10sq miles- like Tipton- Oldbury - Willenhall - Wolverhampton perhaps

Sounds like you come from my way Happyman, I'm from Wednesfield originally, living in the Peak District now though.

Based for a few years in Bridgnorth and then Wolverhampton.

Ex still lives in Wolverhampton and son in Darlaston .

[buad hai]

Ancient city wall uncovered in Korat during renovation of the park around the moat.


Water monitor lizard in the pond at Wat Phra Narai Maharat, Korat.


Wat in Kham Talay So.


I love these old wooden cow bells.

[El Gibbon]

For Happyman :curmudgeon: Almost took the words outta my mouth. Feed the birds to the cats and release the cats in the soi so the dogs have something to do.

I'm only joking NR, don't get your tights twisted yet!

E. G.

[El Gibbon]

BH another great thread. Now you've got me to the point where I gotta go look at all the Issarn pix instead of just the Ban Chiang folder...

"gotta pass some ...... " so I'll do it here, a pseudo green for ya

E. G.

[buad hai]

this reminds me of the real issan

You're right. Great pic. Just look at those smiles!

[buad hai]

Don't see these so much. Everyone around here is using plastic, fiberglass or stainless.


Isn't there a thread about thatched roof buildings?


This old rice mill is still in operation.


I see this beautiful pond with its giant lilies every day on my run.


This pond at Wat La Lom Po is fed by the Lam Takhong River.

[sabang]

One of several Mun River tributaries around Ubon Ratchathani. You can hire the floating shacks for a small fee and drink, eat, sleep, karaoke or fish- whatever takes your fancy.



One of several dry season 'beaches'. Quite close to here is a place that has become popular as an evening Promenading and courting spot for Ubonite's during dry season. Plenty of Hawkers selling stuff, and people wandering about.



The Mun River. Wouldn't mind hiring one of those shacks next visit, drinking beer and trying some fishing. Some big fish in the Mun, but the Locals mainly use nets.



The Mun is the biggest River after the Mekhong in Thailand- it runs into the Mekhong at Khong Chiam about forty km's downstream. A fair amount of river trade goes along it.

[buad hai]

I love the river. Great shots.



This photo of the Mekhong was taken at Khon Chiam. The Mun river joins the Mekhong just off to the left.

[sunsetter]

those big jars are only about 200baht up where i am based, loads of em around, i think theyre great, they have many uses....

[buad hai]

i think theyre great, they have many uses....

Super photo....