Thailand, Chiang Mai, Young girl studying the Koran in mosque.

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

Thailand, North, Chiang Mai, Man with professional video camera aimed at man standing by the road.

Thailand, North, Chiang Mai, Chinese New Year, Shopkeepers offerings of food and drink laid out on matting with lighted incense sticks, Female worshipper kneeling at end.

Thailand, North, Chiang Mai, Chinese New Year. Man holding chain of fire crackers ignited at one end partly obscured by smoke.

Thailand, North, Chiang Mai, Monk sitting under a tree reading a book trying to keep cool.

Thailand, Chiang Mai, Novice monk at ordination ceremony at Wat Chiang Yuen, Sitting cross-legged wearing ornate head dress and robes.

Thailand, Chiang Rai Province, Huai Khrai, Group of young Lisu women in traditional New Year costume.

Thailand, North, Chiang Mai, Wat Bupparam Temple on Tha Phae Road. Display of artwork in the courtyard overlooked by two monks and visitor. Shows Hindu Buddhist links.

Thailand, North, Chiang Mai, Chinese New Year. Figure in costume and mask holding fan during Dragon Dance.

Thailand, North, Chiang Mai, Chinese New Year. Figures of Gods carried to temple in processional float with man and woman holding a red umbrella above them.

Thailand, North, Chiang Mai, Chinese New Year. Man wearing costume and face paints playing drums during procession.