My Thai Village Life, The Best of Life in Beautiful Chiang Rai Thailan...

I am not entirely clear on what I was thinking some ten years ago when I came up with the name Village Farang but I am certain there wasn’t much consideration for where I would be ten years down the road.  Generally I suppose I was looking for something...

When friends are scattered far and wide it takes a little more effort to see them.  Sure FaceBook and Line make keeping in touch easier than in the past but to actually visit and spend time with someone you care about takes time and may include travel...

Things have changed considerably since I first started visiting this village.  One public phone has turned into everyone having a cellphone and access to a landline and the internet.
Once dirt sois and roads are now concrete or asphalt.  The trail up to the dam has not change much but what is growing along the way has changed a lot.  The reservoir has recently been expanded by building up a dike around the lower side of the catchment...

Yesterday was Loy Krathong here in Thailand, a lovely holiday though a little noisy with all the fireworks, which upsets our animals.  Today is Thanksgiving and I am feeling thankful in so many ways.  It is easy to glance over what we are thankful for...