Of the 3 countries we visited on this trip, Thailand is by far the most prosperous. Its GDP-per-capita is higher than all of its neighbors (Burma, Laos, and Cambodia) combined. Not surprisingly, wealth enables more leisure time activities, for all ages.
Wat Pho
A good example of that is education in the traditional performing arts. Click here for more pictures.
Children
A Saturday stroll through the laneways of Thon Buri is a great way to slow down the frenetic pace of life that is modern Bangkok. You will also see plenty of children playing in the alleys. Click here for more pictures.
Boating
The Thais’ approach to commercial boating is, umm, somewhat casual. Here is how luggage is offloaded from the Lomprayah catamaran (Koh Samui to Phuket). More boating pictures are here.
