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

Akha in Sri Lanna

พักรับประทานอาหารเที่ยงวิถีอาข่าที่ดอยม่อนล้าน อำเภอพร้าว เชียงใหม่ Lunch break Akha style at Doi Monlan, Phrao district, Chiangmai.

Hmong kids

Adorable Hmong kids from Khun Changkhian village above Doi Suthep-Pui in their gorgeous outfits. เด็กๆชาวม้งที่น่ารักจากหมู่บ้านขุนช่างเ...

The Knife Maker

Friends in High Places: A 78 year-old Hmong hilltribe man has been making knives in a village up in the mountain for decades, evidenced...

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...

Sun setting

Sun setting in Mae Cham, Chiang Mai. Rainy season is nearing the end.

Poy Sang Long

A rare glimpse to some thousands years old tradition. This is Poy Sang Long (Festival of the Crystal Son). A festival imitating the life...

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