Caption
Nai Soi Long neck Karen children. Originally from Myanmar  the Long neck Karen  Padaung  people fled persecution in their native land and settled across the border in Thailand where they have become something of a tourist attraction. This new life has provided them with both a steady income and a stable environment. From an early age  Padaung girls wear the traditional bronze rings on their necks and legs. As the rings are added over the passing years  their necks elongate. Once fastened the rings remain throughout their lives.Hill tribes Burma