Here is a legend that I invented based on the history of the McKean Center in Chiang Mai. It’s a short story in three parts. PART ONEIt all begins with a mad elephant… Once upon a time, in the distant land of Chiang Mai, there was a creature unlike any other: an elephant with the…

In this text, I talk about the river island of Koh Klang, located a few kilometers south of the city of Chiang Mai. In the heart of the Northern Thai mountains, an unexpected story emerges from the meanders of the Ping River south of Chiang Mai—the story of the leper asylum, founded in 1908 by…

Let’s explore the alleyways of old Bangkok, where the artisan community of Ban Bat resides. In this neighborhood, artisans uphold a centuries-old tradition by handcrafting the iconic monk bowls. These bowls, utilized by Buddhist monks to receive food offerings, embody the elegance of traditional craftsmanship in Bangkok. The Morning Alms Walk with Monks Every morning,…