In the Country

Perspectives on life in the countryside, creativity, sustainability, food and cultures.

Take a short break from the city to explore northern Thailand's gentle world and indulge in creative pursuits in the countryside

The Valley of Roses

Friends in High Places: This Hmong lady was spotted picking up chili in the steep mountain. A day later she's spotted at the Maerim...

Rose of Bhubing Rajanives

One very unique rose variety in Bhubing Rajanives garden in Chiangmai.

Cosmos and Hollyhock

Fields of cosmos and hollyhock flowers on the hill of Maerim district in Chiangmai. ทุ่งดอกดาวกระจายและฮอลลี่ฮอคในอำเภอแม่ริมของ เชียงใหม่

The kitchen district

โรสแมรี่และสมุนไพรกับผักสวนครัวชนิดอื่นๆ เติบโตอย่างสวยงามที่แม่ริม Walls of rosemary - amongst patches of other culinary herbs and...

Siam Tulip

A field of Siam Tulip (ดอกปทุมมา) in Sansai, Chiangmai. They get more spectacular everyday as the rainy season is full on. ...

Chiangmai

Every direction out from Chiangmai city, one would be confronted with great nature within minutes. A post-lunch walk on the misty road in...

Maerim Weekly Market

Tuesday evening is the weekly market date in Maerim. The delicious red variety of avocados (Baht 50 or US1.60 per kilo) and galangal...

Where we meet

Vana Som is a peaceful place in the forest of Maerim. This is where some artists, cooks, farmers and writers meet.

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