Thailand, Koh Samui, North coast Golden Buddha at Big Buddha Temple.

Thailand, North, Children, Young girl from the Lisu tribe wearing brightly coloured traditional dress bending to look at what she holds in her hand.

Thailand, North, Chiang Rai, Akha children doing homework.

Thailand, Bangkok, Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaeo, Detail of golden carving of mythical bird.

Thailand, Bangkok, Building facade showing three stories of closed window shutters.

Thailand, Bangkok, Markets, Close up view of lotus flowers on a market stall.

Thailand, North, Sukhothai, Profile of large Buddha figure.

Thailand, North, Sukhothai, Seated Buddha and chedi.

Thailand, North, Opium poppy field in The Golden Triangle.

Thailand, North, People, Bracelets worn on the wrists and forearms of a woman from the Karen tribe.

Thailand, Karen Village, People gathered by log pile outside thatched houses.

Thailand, North, Sukhothai, Wat Si Chum. Detail of hand of massive seated Buddha figure scattered with pieces of gold leaf by worshippers.