DAILY PHOTO: Ganesh Goes to Thailand

Taken on August 25, 2014 in Thailand.

Taken on August 25, 2014 in Thailand

I visited this gigantic Ganesh on the road between Ayutthaya and Nakornnayok to the northeast of Bangkok. Through the magic of Google, I was able to learn that the Thais refer to this deity as Phra Phikanet (พระพิฆเนศ), and that he is known as the remover of obstacles and the bringer of good fortune.

DAILY PHOTO: A Bangkok Trifecta

Taken in September of 2014 in Bangkok.

Taken in September of 2014 in Bangkok.

This was taken on a side street in Chinatown near Old Siam Market. Tuk-tuk, food carts, and convenience store–a Bangkok trifecta.

DAILY PHOTO: Wat Yai Chaya Mongkol

Taken August 25, 2014 in Ayutthaya.

Taken August 25, 2014 in Ayutthaya.

DAILY PHOTO: A Fighter’s Exit

Taken on August 31, 2014 at Rangsit International Boxing Stadium.

Taken on August 31, 2014 at Rangsit International Boxing Stadium.

DAILY PHOTO: Bangkok by Night

Taken on September 10, 2014 from the Baiyoke Sky Hotel.

Taken on September 10, 2014 from the Baiyoke Sky Hotel.

The Baiyoke Sky Hotel is Thailand’s Tallest Building. For about 650 Baht (+ beverage costs) [i.e. $20 USD] you can eat at from a vast buffet and then go up to the revolving observation deck for panoramic views of Bangkok.

DAILY PHOTO: Sacred Pool at Hampi

Taken in October of 2013 in Hampi.

Taken in October of 2013 in Hampi.

DAILY PHOTO: Temple at Wat Phra Si Sanphet

Taken in October of 2012 in Ayutthaya, Thailand.

Taken in October of 2012 in Ayutthaya, Thailand.

DAILY PHOTO: Bangalore Santhe Under the Tracks

Taken in August of 2014 in Bangalore.

Taken in August of 2014 in Bangalore.

DAILY PHOTO: Painted Tree in Kochi

Taken in Kochi (Cochin) on July 7, 2014.

Taken in Kochi (Cochin) on July 7, 2014.

DAILY PHOTO: Pigeon Liason at the Jain Temple

Taken in July 7, 2014 in Kochi.

Taken in July 7, 2014 in Kochi.

Taken at the Cochin Shwetambar Murthipujak Jain Temple, this photo captures one of the feeding times during which members of the Jain congregation get up close and personal with the local pigeon population.