Travelling in Thailand goes easy, in Bangkok by tuk-tuk ...
... or by public busses to the floating market ...
... where all transport goes by boat ...
... it is actually a business centre on the water ...
... where you can buy everything, from a new hat ...
... to a fresh noodle soup.
Ritual shaving of a novice monk in the presence of his family
His shaved hair is collected by his father
Novice monks at the Wat Bowonniwet
The Wat Pra Kaew, Bangkok's landmark ...
... guarded by mythical figures ...
... and Chinese guards ...
... is inside decorated with beautiful wall paintings, depicting the Ramakien...
... the epic story of Thailand, about moral, good and bad ...
... and that sleeping with the king's wives comes at a price.
The Wat Phra Si Sanphet in Ayutthaya, dating from the 15th century
Centuries old Buddha at Wat Mahathat, still worshipped
The famous Buddha head at Wat Mahathat
Buddha statues at Wat Lokayasutharam
The reclining Buddha at Wat Lokayasutharam