DAILY PHOTO: Elephant Garlands

Taken at Wat Arun in September of 2014

Taken at Wat Arun in September of 2014

DAILY PHOTO: In the Clinch

 

Taken in August of 2014 at the Rangsit International Boxing Stadium

Taken in August of 2014 at the Rangsit International Boxing Stadium

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DAILY PHOTO: Adrift on the Chao Phraya

Taken in September of 2014 in Bangkok

Taken in September of 2014 in Bangkok

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DAILY PHOTO: Bangkok Overlook by Night

Taken in September of 2014 in Bangkok

Taken in September of 2014 in Bangkok

DAILY PHOTO: Chedi in a Courtyard

Taken in September of 2014 in Bangkok

Taken in September of 2014 in Bangkok

 

DAILY PHOTO: Muay Thai Face Off

Taken in August of 2014 in Rangsit, Thailand

Taken in August of 2014 in Rangsit, Thailand


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DAILY PHOTO: Yaowarat Road by Night

Taken in September of 2014 in Bangkok

Taken in September of 2014 in Bangkok

DAILY PHOTO: Leng Buai Ia Shrine

Taken in September of 2014 in Bangkok

Taken in September of 2014 in Bangkok

IMG_2157Tucked away in the back alleys of Bangkok’s Chinatown, Leng Buai Ia is believed to be Thailand’s oldest Chinese shrine. It dates back to 1658. Chinese businessmen would come here to pray for prosperity.

 

DAILY PHOTO: Wat Po Chedi

Taken in September of 2014 at Wat Po in Bangkok.

Taken in September of 2014 at Wat Po in Bangkok.

DAILY PHOTO: Chinese Sage at Wat Arun

Taken in September of 2014 at Wat Arun in Bangkok.

Taken in September of 2014 at Wat Arun in Bangkok.

While built in the Thai-Khmeri style, Wat Arun displays a great deal of Chinese influence. It was built at a time with trade with China was thriving.