Bangkok, Thailand

A young monk student is waiting for the ferry boat that will takes him up the chao phraya river. March 2007. Un jeune moine étudiant attend le ferry qui l’emmènera sur le fleuve Chao Phraya. Mars 2007.

Bangkok

Bangkok, Thailand

Monks do not remain unnoticed in the streets of Bangkok. The  saffron robes they wear date back centuries. The color is said to have been chosen mainly because of the dye available at the time. March 2007. Les moines ne passent pas inaperçus dans les rues de Bangkok. Les tuniques safran qu’ils portent datent de plusieurs siècles. On dit…

Bangkok

Bangkok, Thailand

The big river that crosses Bangkok is called Chao Phraya. On the bank opposite to the modern buildings, a whole part of the city looks like a village. Inhabitants use small rowboats on the canals to reach one of the floating markets. March 2007. Le grand fleuve qui traverse Bangkok s’appelle le Chao Phraya. Sur la…

Bangkok, Thailand

The Pak Klong Talad market is the biggest fresh flower market in Bangkok. It has all sorts of flowers. The vendors like this lady arrange lotus bouquets or make flower garlands for the temple. March 2007. Le marché de Pak Klong Talad est le plus grand marché aux fleurs de Bangkok. Il propose toutes sortes…

Koh Samui, Thailand

The Wat Phra Yai temple is also known as the Big Buddha Temple. The location is extremely quiet. Many Buddhist pilgrims get there to pray. Not all are from Thailand though. March 2007. Le temple Wat Phra Yai est aussi appelé « Temple du Grand Bouddha ». Le lieu est extrêmement calme. Beaucoup de pèlerins bouddhistes y…

Bangkok, Thailand

Sanam Luang is an open field in front of the Grand Palace in Bangkok. It has always been used as a site for the cremation of kings. But today, it is also very popular for kite flying. March 2007. Sanam Luang est un terrain public qui fait face au palais royal de Bangkok. Il est…