Inside the Artist's Studio

As a beginning to a long-term, ongoing project, capturing artist's at work in their studios, I present Sawan Yawnghwe. His collborative work with Sondenkind is currently being exhibited at Sangdee Gallery.

Phen Restaurant, Northern Thai Food Galore!

While I love all Thai food, my favorite is definitely Northern Thai. Phen Restaurant is a jewel tucked away in the narrow sois of old Chiangmai. Located across the street from Anubaan Chiangmai (Chiangmai Kindergarten) you can expect to find everything from Kao Soi noodles to grilled eggplant salad to bamboo shoot salad to fried chicken and nam prik ong (a Northern chilli tomato dip) just to name a few items off their vast menu.

The House Restaurant, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

The House & Ginger Cafe is my favorite dining experience in Chiang Mai. Located right in the middle of town, it is a charming cafe (Ginger) and more formal dining area in The House. With both Asian and Western menus and an impressive and creative selection of cocktails, it is an experience you won't forget! The atmosphere is truly unique.

Sawasdee Pee Mai!

There's no way to ring in the new year like lighting off a few khom loy (floating lanterns). A northern Thai tradition, these light paper laterns are like little hot air balloons that are lit on all significant occasions across the region. The belief is that your bad luck will be lifted into the sky with a wish. The most impressive display being the celebration of Loi Kratong in the Maejo district of Chiang Mai where thousands are simultaneously released each year.

Bulldozing.

A visual dissection of Thai culture

Time: approximately 3:30am
Place: noodle shop specializing in "nipple" fish balls
Subject: our waiter

Thailand Rock

Chiangmai Antique Shops.

Los Animales.

Again, and again this weekend, I found myself drawn to photographing animals. These were all taken between Chiangmai and Fang.

Snapshots From Thailand