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Subject: Re: [OM] [OT]OM-Thailand Observations
From: Winsor Crosby <wincros@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 28 Mar 2001 15:40:41 -0800
At 5:04 PM -0500 3/28/01, Scott Nelson wrote:
Sa-wut-dee krap, Khun Windsor. There is nothing in Thailand (mai bpen rai) and everything is krap. I'm going to Thailand myself April the 22nd. As you can see, I'm hitting the language tapes already. It looks like a similar itinerary with Chiang-mai and Bangkok. It's a three-week guided tour, but has a number of days of *explore on your own* where I hope to explore at photographically opportune times and paces. Are there any photographic *must shoots?* Did you get to the Botanic Gardens in Chiang-mai? Any observations or hints on or off list would be greatly appreciated. Is carrying a camera relatively safe? I'm also hoping the dry season will be drier.

Korpkuhn krap.


You are well prepared for the language. Krap for guys and Kah for women. Ride the tuk-tuks, anywhere. What fun.

Take long tailed boats in the canals to the floating market. Try the floating market in Bangkok on a sunny day. Very photogenic. There are balconies overlooking it for nice aerial shots down on the colorful boats and their wares. I almost did not do the Jim Thompson house, but it is very worthwhile and you get an inside view of the of traditional Thai home architecture. Vimanimek Palace is very interesting to see how westward facing the Thai kings have been. The setting for the Emerald Buddha is stunning as is the Reclining Buddha itself.

Be sure to visit the elephants near Chiang Mai. Touristy but so much fun. Elephants never take a bad picture and the ride through the forest is great. Missed the botanic gardens and the zoo.

I would say that if you could get down to the river in Bangkok near sunrise or sunset you might get some nice and unique skyline shots. Just point your camera anywhere. Wish I were less shy about taking pics of the people.

I never felt unsafe. Relax and have a good time.
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Winsor Crosby
Long Beach, California, USA
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