Thailand

Every country has its own unique features, but in Thailand, there are also mountain tribes that add a special touch. Judge for yourself. The combination of silver and black is elegant, as chosen by those who appreciate luxury. With lots of bright details, we have the Akha tribe, which is a win-win option. Akha women wear traditional clothes, including a black jacket that reaches their thighs and is decorated with braids, embroidery, and appliques. A knee-length skirt is also part of the outfit. An essential part of their wardrobe is a canvas bag that is decorated with geometric shapes, silver buttons, shells, and plant seeds, like a tablet. They have an unusual hat on their heads, which you will never forget. It can be round or conical. It is densely embroidered with ancient coins, covered with silver plates and a multitude of hollow metal balls. Sometimes, gibbon fur, bird feathers, plant seeds and pieces of mirror are added.

Every country has its own unique features, but in Thailand, there are also mountain tribes that add a special touch. Judge for yourself. The combination of silver and black is elegant, as chosen by those who appreciate luxury. With lots of bright details, we have the Akha tribe, which is a win-win option. Akha women wear traditional clothes, including a black jacket that reaches their thighs and is decorated with braids, embroidery, and appliques. A knee-length skirt is also part of the outfit. An essential part of their wardrobe is a canvas bag that is decorated with geometric shapes, silver buttons, shells, and plant seeds, like a tablet. They have an unusual hat on their heads, which you will never forget. It can be round or conical. It is densely embroidered with ancient coins, covered with silver plates and a multitude of hollow metal balls. Sometimes, gibbon fur, bird feathers, plant seeds and pieces of mirror are added.

Every country has its own unique features, but in Thailand, there are also mountain tribes that add a special touch. Judge for yourself. The combination of silver and black is elegant, as chosen by those who appreciate luxury. With lots of bright details, we have the Akha tribe, which is a win-win option. Akha women wear traditional clothes, including a black jacket that reaches their thighs and is decorated with braids, embroidery, and appliques. A knee-length skirt is also part of the outfit. An essential part of their wardrobe is a canvas bag that is decorated with geometric shapes, silver buttons, shells, and plant seeds, like a tablet. They have an unusual hat on their heads, which you will never forget. It can be round or conical. It is densely embroidered with ancient coins, covered with silver plates and a multitude of hollow metal balls. Sometimes, gibbon fur, bird feathers, plant seeds and pieces of mirror are added.

Every country has its own unique features, but in Thailand, there are also mountain tribes that add a special touch. Judge for yourself. The combination of silver and black is elegant, as chosen by those who appreciate luxury. With lots of bright details, we have the Akha tribe, which is a win-win option. Akha women wear traditional clothes, including a black jacket that reaches their thighs and is decorated with braids, embroidery, and appliques. A knee-length skirt is also part of the outfit. An essential part of their wardrobe is a canvas bag that is decorated with geometric shapes, silver buttons, shells, and plant seeds, like a tablet. They have an unusual hat on their heads, which you will never forget. It can be round or conical. It is densely embroidered with ancient coins, covered with silver plates and a multitude of hollow metal balls. Sometimes, gibbon fur, bird feathers, plant seeds and pieces of mirror are added.

Every country has its own unique features, but in Thailand, there are also mountain tribes that add a special touch. Judge for yourself. The combination of silver and black is elegant, as chosen by those who appreciate luxury. With lots of bright details, we have the Akha tribe, which is a win-win option. Akha women wear traditional clothes, including a black jacket that reaches their thighs and is decorated with braids, embroidery, and appliques. A knee-length skirt is also part of the outfit. An essential part of their wardrobe is a canvas bag that is decorated with geometric shapes, silver buttons, shells, and plant seeds, like a tablet. They have an unusual hat on their heads, which you will never forget. It can be round or conical. It is densely embroidered with ancient coins, covered with silver plates and a multitude of hollow metal balls. Sometimes, gibbon fur, bird feathers, plant seeds and pieces of mirror are added.

The continuation of the hat can be seen on the neck, with strings of beads in large numbers. The Akha tribal headgear has been added to the list of tourist attractions in Thailand by tourists from all over the world. All this beauty is complemented by pendants, rings and bracelets, mainly made of silver. These extra fineries are not just decorative elements, but a display of status and family belonging. The more jewelry there is, the richer the family is. Despite the chic image of Thai Akhas, the tribe is struggling economically. Women have become so skilled at selling jewelry that it is hard to get away from them. The Akha tribe produces cloth, clothing and jewelry on its own, which is why the textiles are unique and attractive to tourists. The women of the tribe sell simple hats in markets, as well as more original ones. Real hats and traditional costumes can be found not in large cities but in tribal villages. Akha villages are scattered throughout northern Thailand, most of them are not high in the mountains so it is easy to get to them by car. If you come to visit the Akha, you will see a large gate installed at the entrance to their village, at the highest point, decorated with talismans and animal figures, according to mythology. The gate separates the world of spirits from that of the living, and disrespectful attitude towards it is punishable by a fine. Life in the Akha community is full of legends and myths, and they worship not only their ancestors but also the moon and sun.

The continuation of the hat can be seen on the neck, with strings of beads in large numbers. The Akha tribal headgear has been added to the list of tourist attractions in Thailand by tourists from all over the world. All this beauty is complemented by pendants, rings and bracelets, mainly made of silver. These extra fineries are not just decorative elements, but a display of status and family belonging. The more jewelry there is, the richer the family is. Despite the chic image of Thai Akhas, the tribe is struggling economically. Women have become so skilled at selling jewelry that it is hard to get away from them. The Akha tribe produces cloth, clothing and jewelry on its own, which is why the textiles are unique and attractive to tourists. The women of the tribe sell simple hats in markets, as well as more original ones. Real hats and traditional costumes can be found not in large cities but in tribal villages. Akha villages are scattered throughout northern Thailand, most of them are not high in the mountains so it is easy to get to them by car. If you come to visit the Akha, you will see a large gate installed at the entrance to their village, at the highest point, decorated with talismans and animal figures, according to mythology. The gate separates the world of spirits from that of the living, and disrespectful attitude towards it is punishable by a fine. Life in the Akha community is full of legends and myths, and they worship not only their ancestors but also the moon and sun.

The continuation of the hat can be seen on the neck, with strings of beads in large numbers. The Akha tribal headgear has been added to the list of tourist attractions in Thailand by tourists from all over the world. All this beauty is complemented by pendants, rings and bracelets, mainly made of silver. These extra fineries are not just decorative elements, but a display of status and family belonging. The more jewelry there is, the richer the family is. Despite the chic image of Thai Akhas, the tribe is struggling economically. Women have become so skilled at selling jewelry that it is hard to get away from them. The Akha tribe produces cloth, clothing and jewelry on its own, which is why the textiles are unique and attractive to tourists. The women of the tribe sell simple hats in markets, as well as more original ones. Real hats and traditional costumes can be found not in large cities but in tribal villages. Akha villages are scattered throughout northern Thailand, most of them are not high in the mountains so it is easy to get to them by car. If you come to visit the Akha, you will see a large gate installed at the entrance to their village, at the highest point, decorated with talismans and animal figures, according to mythology. The gate separates the world of spirits from that of the living, and disrespectful attitude towards it is punishable by a fine. Life in the Akha community is full of legends and myths, and they worship not only their ancestors but also the moon and sun.

Продолжение шапки можно увидеть на шее — нитки бусин в огромном количестве. Головной убор племени Акха добавлен туристами всего мира к списку достопримечательностей Таиланда.
Вся эта красота дополняется подвесками, кольцами, браслетами, преимущественно из серебра. Такая сверхнарядность — это не элемент декора, а показ статуса и принадлежности семьи. Чем больше украшений, тем богаче семья. Несмотря на шикарный образ тайских Акха, племя живёт в постоянных экономических трудностях. Женщины так умело приспособились торговать украшениями, что от них так просто не уйдёшь. Ткань, одежду и украшения племя Акха производит своими силами. Поэтому текстиль является неповторимым и столь привлекательным для туристов. На рынках женщины племени торгуют головными уборами попроще, но тоже оригинальными. Настоящие головные уборы и традиционные костюмы можно увидеть не в крупных городах, а в деревне племени. Деревушки Акха разбросаны по всему северному Таиланду. Чаще всего они находятся не высоко в горах, поэтому туристам легко к ним добраться на машине. То, что вы попали в гости к Акха, станет вам понятно, если увидите на входе в деревню большие ворота, установленные на самом высоком месте. Ворота украшены талисманами, фигурками животных. По мифологии ворота отделяют мир духов от мира живых. Неуважительное отношение к воротам наказывается штрафом. Жизнь Акха полна легенд, мифов; они поклоняются не только предкам, но и Луне и Солнцу.

The continuation of the hat can be seen on the neck, with strings of beads in large numbers. The Akha tribal headgear has been added to the list of tourist attractions in Thailand by tourists from all over the world. All this beauty is complemented by pendants, rings and bracelets, mainly made of silver. These extra fineries are not just decorative elements, but a display of status and family belonging. The more jewelry there is, the richer the family is. Despite the chic image of Thai Akhas, the tribe is struggling economically. Women have become so skilled at selling jewelry that it is hard to get away from them. The Akha tribe produces cloth, clothing and jewelry on its own, which is why the textiles are unique and attractive to tourists. The women of the tribe sell simple hats in markets, as well as more original ones. Real hats and traditional costumes can be found not in large cities but in tribal villages. Akha villages are scattered throughout northern Thailand, most of them are not high in the mountains so it is easy to get to them by car. If you come to visit the Akha, you will see a large gate installed at the entrance to their village, at the highest point, decorated with talismans and animal figures, according to mythology. The gate separates the world of spirits from that of the living, and disrespectful attitude towards it is punishable by a fine. Life in the Akha community is full of legends and myths, and they worship not only their ancestors but also the moon and sun.

During your visit to Southeast Asian countries, you probably met Hmong women selling their colorful embroidery crafts to tourists: skirts, bags, and souvenirs. In these countries, where tourists are, there are markets, hotels, and inns, where they sell their products. They also engage in production, embroidering always and everywhere, even on the streets. Women with children on their backs can be seen everywhere. Tradition dictates a large number of children in peasant families, so there are a lot of babies carried on the backs of mothers. For the Hmong, selling their crafts is one of the main sources of income. They live by subsistence farming and terraced irrigation farming. Rice, sweet potatoes, cassava, corn, buckwheat, hemp, and others are grown, as well as industrial crops such as tung and rapeseed. Cattle breeding, poultry farming, logging, rafting, hunting, and gathering play an important role in the economy. The basis of their diet is rice, meat, fish, and vegetable oil.

During your visit to Southeast Asian countries, you probably met Hmong women selling their colorful embroidery crafts to tourists: skirts, bags, and souvenirs. In these countries, where tourists are, there are markets, hotels, and inns, where they sell their products. They also engage in production, embroidering always and everywhere, even on the streets. Women with children on their backs can be seen everywhere. Tradition dictates a large number of children in peasant families, so there are a lot of babies carried on the backs of mothers. For the Hmong, selling their crafts is one of the main sources of income. They live by subsistence farming and terraced irrigation farming. Rice, sweet potatoes, cassava, corn, buckwheat, hemp, and others are grown, as well as industrial crops such as tung and rapeseed. Cattle breeding, poultry farming, logging, rafting, hunting, and gathering play an important role in the economy. The basis of their diet is rice, meat, fish, and vegetable oil.

During your visit to Southeast Asian countries, you probably met Hmong women selling their colorful embroidery crafts to tourists: skirts, bags, and souvenirs. In these countries, where tourists are, there are markets, hotels, and inns, where they sell their products. They also engage in production, embroidering always and everywhere, even on the streets. Women with children on their backs can be seen everywhere. Tradition dictates a large number of children in peasant families, so there are a lot of babies carried on the backs of mothers. For the Hmong, selling their crafts is one of the main sources of income. They live by subsistence farming and terraced irrigation farming. Rice, sweet potatoes, cassava, corn, buckwheat, hemp, and others are grown, as well as industrial crops such as tung and rapeseed. Cattle breeding, poultry farming, logging, rafting, hunting, and gathering play an important role in the economy. The basis of their diet is rice, meat, fish, and vegetable oil.

During your visit to Southeast Asian countries, you probably met Hmong women selling their colorful embroidery crafts to tourists: skirts, bags, and souvenirs. In these countries, where tourists are, there are markets, hotels, and inns, where they sell their products. They also engage in production, embroidering always and everywhere, even on the streets. Women with children on their backs can be seen everywhere. Tradition dictates a large number of children in peasant families, so there are a lot of babies carried on the backs of mothers. For the Hmong, selling their crafts is one of the main sources of income. They live by subsistence farming and terraced irrigation farming. Rice, sweet potatoes, cassava, corn, buckwheat, hemp, and others are grown, as well as industrial crops such as tung and rapeseed. Cattle breeding, poultry farming, logging, rafting, hunting, and gathering play an important role in the economy. The basis of their diet is rice, meat, fish, and vegetable oil.

During your visit to Southeast Asian countries, you probably met Hmong women selling their colorful embroidery crafts to tourists: skirts, bags, and souvenirs. In these countries, where tourists are, there are markets, hotels, and inns, where they sell their products. They also engage in production, embroidering always and everywhere, even on the streets. Women with children on their backs can be seen everywhere. Tradition dictates a large number of children in peasant families, so there are a lot of babies carried on the backs of mothers. For the Hmong, selling their crafts is one of the main sources of income. They live by subsistence farming and terraced irrigation farming. Rice, sweet potatoes, cassava, corn, buckwheat, hemp, and others are grown, as well as industrial crops such as tung and rapeseed. Cattle breeding, poultry farming, logging, rafting, hunting, and gathering play an important role in the economy. The basis of their diet is rice, meat, fish, and vegetable oil.

The Lisu people have been living in Thailand for several centuries, having migrated from China, Tibet, and Myanmar. Today, there are more than 10 small nations in Thailand, with a population of about 500,000 people. These people are called "chao khao" by the Thais, which means "mountain people." This tribe, originating from the Chinese province of Yunnan, has appeared in Thailand over the past 80 years, and its settlements here are not so numerous. The first village was founded in 1918 in Chiang Rai province. Foxes usually prefer to settle in remote areas, sometimes with the Lahu tribe. Among the mountain peoples of Indochina, the Lisu are considered the most independent. Local chiefs are not even allowed to regulate the rights of family members, so the tribal association here is rather fragile and the family is the main unit of society.

The Lisu people have been living in Thailand for several centuries, having migrated from China, Tibet, and Myanmar. Today, there are more than 10 small nations in Thailand, with a population of about 500,000 people. These people are called "chao khao" by the Thais, which means "mountain people." This tribe, originating from the Chinese province of Yunnan, has appeared in Thailand over the past 80 years, and its settlements here are not so numerous. The first village was founded in 1918 in Chiang Rai province. Foxes usually prefer to settle in remote areas, sometimes with the Lahu tribe. Among the mountain peoples of Indochina, the Lisu are considered the most independent. Local chiefs are not even allowed to regulate the rights of family members, so the tribal association here is rather fragile and the family is the main unit of society.

The Lisu people have been living in Thailand for several centuries, having migrated from China, Tibet, and Myanmar. Today, there are more than 10 small nations in Thailand, with a population of about 500,000 people. These people are called "chao khao" by the Thais, which means "mountain people." This tribe, originating from the Chinese province of Yunnan, has appeared in Thailand over the past 80 years, and its settlements here are not so numerous. The first village was founded in 1918 in Chiang Rai province. Foxes usually prefer to settle in remote areas, sometimes with the Lahu tribe. Among the mountain peoples of Indochina, the Lisu are considered the most independent. Local chiefs are not even allowed to regulate the rights of family members, so the tribal association here is rather fragile and the family is the main unit of society.

The Lisu people have been living in Thailand for several centuries, having migrated from China, Tibet, and Myanmar. Today, there are more than 10 small nations in Thailand, with a population of about 500,000 people. These people are called "chao khao" by the Thais, which means "mountain people." This tribe, originating from the Chinese province of Yunnan, has appeared in Thailand over the past 80 years, and its settlements here are not so numerous. The first village was founded in 1918 in Chiang Rai province. Foxes usually prefer to settle in remote areas, sometimes with the Lahu tribe. Among the mountain peoples of Indochina, the Lisu are considered the most independent. Local chiefs are not even allowed to regulate the rights of family members, so the tribal association here is rather fragile and the family is the main unit of society.

The Lisu people have been living in Thailand for several centuries, having migrated from China, Tibet, and Myanmar. Today, there are more than 10 small nations in Thailand, with a population of about 500,000 people. These people are called "chao khao" by the Thais, which means "mountain people." This tribe, originating from the Chinese province of Yunnan, has appeared in Thailand over the past 80 years, and its settlements here are not so numerous. The first village was founded in 1918 in Chiang Rai province. Foxes usually prefer to settle in remote areas, sometimes with the Lahu tribe. Among the mountain peoples of Indochina, the Lisu are considered the most independent. Local chiefs are not even allowed to regulate the rights of family members, so the tribal association here is rather fragile and the family is the main unit of society.

The Lahu tribe prides itself on living above everyone else, without counting mountain goats. They also have a diverse ethnic group, with about 80,000 people in Thailand divided into red, yellow, black, and white. All of these people came to northern Thailand from Burma and southern China. The Lahu differ from other people in their receptiveness to new religions; many have converted to Christianity while others have adopted faith in local prophets. The men of the Lahu tribe are known for being excellent hunters, masterfully making bows and traps for animals. Additionally, they are actively employed by neighboring tribes to work on farms, which is one reason why their language has become a means of intertribal communication in northern Thailand.

The Lahu tribe prides itself on living above everyone else, without counting mountain goats. They also have a diverse ethnic group, with about 80,000 people in Thailand divided into red, yellow, black, and white. All of these people came to northern Thailand from Burma and southern China. The Lahu differ from other people in their receptiveness to new religions; many have converted to Christianity while others have adopted faith in local prophets. The men of the Lahu tribe are known for being excellent hunters, masterfully making bows and traps for animals. Additionally, they are actively employed by neighboring tribes to work on farms, which is one reason why their language has become a means of intertribal communication in northern Thailand.

The Lahu tribe prides itself on living above everyone else, without counting mountain goats. They also have a diverse ethnic group, with about 80,000 people in Thailand divided into red, yellow, black, and white. All of these people came to northern Thailand from Burma and southern China. The Lahu differ from other people in their receptiveness to new religions; many have converted to Christianity while others have adopted faith in local prophets. The men of the Lahu tribe are known for being excellent hunters, masterfully making bows and traps for animals. Additionally, they are actively employed by neighboring tribes to work on farms, which is one reason why their language has become a means of intertribal communication in northern Thailand.

The Lahu tribe prides itself on living above everyone else, without counting mountain goats. They also have a diverse ethnic group, with about 80,000 people in Thailand divided into red, yellow, black, and white. All of these people came to northern Thailand from Burma and southern China. The Lahu differ from other people in their receptiveness to new religions; many have converted to Christianity while others have adopted faith in local prophets. The men of the Lahu tribe are known for being excellent hunters, masterfully making bows and traps for animals. Additionally, they are actively employed by neighboring tribes to work on farms, which is one reason why their language has become a means of intertribal communication in northern Thailand.

The Lahu tribe prides itself on living above everyone else, without counting mountain goats. They also have a diverse ethnic group, with about 80,000 people in Thailand divided into red, yellow, black, and white. All of these people came to northern Thailand from Burma and southern China. The Lahu differ from other people in their receptiveness to new religions; many have converted to Christianity while others have adopted faith in local prophets. The men of the Lahu tribe are known for being excellent hunters, masterfully making bows and traps for animals. Additionally, they are actively employed by neighboring tribes to work on farms, which is one reason why their language has become a means of intertribal communication in northern Thailand.

One of the traditions of the Karen tribe is wearing rings around their necks. Tribal women start wearing metal rings around their neck from the age of 4-5. The number of rings increases every year, and by the age of 26, the weight of this necklace can be 6-8 kg. Outwardly, an illusion of lengthening the neck is created, but in fact, it is not the neck that is lengthened, but the collar bones that descend and the chest is squeezed. There are several explanations for the tradition of wearing neck rings:
- The rings were considered amulets protecting against wild predators.
- Neck rings made women look ugly and unattractive, saving them from being kidnapped and enslaved by enemy tribes.
- Ornamentation. Because the longer a woman's neck, the more beautiful she is considered

One of the traditions of the Karen tribe is wearing rings around their necks. Tribal women start wearing metal rings around their neck from the age of 4-5. The number of rings increases every year, and by the age of 26, the weight of this necklace can be 6-8 kg. Outwardly, an illusion of lengthening the neck is created, but in fact, it is not the neck that is lengthened, but the collar bones that descend and the chest is squeezed. There are several explanations for the tradition of wearing neck rings:
- The rings were considered amulets protecting against wild predators.
- Neck rings made women look ugly and unattractive, saving them from being kidnapped and enslaved by enemy tribes.
- Ornamentation. Because the longer a woman's neck, the more beautiful she is considered

One of the traditions of the Karen tribe is wearing rings around their necks. Tribal women start wearing metal rings around their neck from the age of 4-5. The number of rings increases every year, and by the age of 26, the weight of this necklace can be 6-8 kg. Outwardly, an illusion of lengthening the neck is created, but in fact, it is not the neck that is lengthened, but the collar bones that descend and the chest is squeezed. There are several explanations for the tradition of wearing neck rings:
- The rings were considered amulets protecting against wild predators.
- Neck rings made women look ugly and unattractive, saving them from being kidnapped and enslaved by enemy tribes.
- Ornamentation. Because the longer a woman's neck, the more beautiful she is considered

One of the traditions of the Karen tribe is wearing rings around their necks. Tribal women start wearing metal rings around their neck from the age of 4-5. The number of rings increases every year, and by the age of 26, the weight of this necklace can be 6-8 kg. Outwardly, an illusion of lengthening the neck is created, but in fact, it is not the neck that is lengthened, but the collar bones that descend and the chest is squeezed. There are several explanations for the tradition of wearing neck rings:
- The rings were considered amulets protecting against wild predators.
- Neck rings made women look ugly and unattractive, saving them from being kidnapped and enslaved by enemy tribes.
- Ornamentation. Because the longer a woman's neck, the more beautiful she is considered

One of the traditions of the Karen tribe is wearing rings around their necks. Tribal women start wearing metal rings around their neck from the age of 4-5. The number of rings increases every year, and by the age of 26, the weight of this necklace can be 6-8 kg. Outwardly, an illusion of lengthening the neck is created, but in fact, it is not the neck that is lengthened, but the collar bones that descend and the chest is squeezed. There are several explanations for the tradition of wearing neck rings:
- The rings were considered amulets protecting against wild predators.
- Neck rings made women look ugly and unattractive, saving them from being kidnapped and enslaved by enemy tribes.
- Ornamentation. Because the longer a woman's neck, the more beautiful she is considered

According to one legend, if a woman cheats on her husband, all her rings are removed from her neck as punishment. In such cases, the woman finds herself bedridden - the neck muscles are so weakened by wearing rings for so long that they can't hold their heads up on their own. In any case, women who wear rings in Karen's society are in a better position than others. They don't work in plantations or do hard labour. Their main activities are folk crafts such as embroidery and weaving. The fabrics they create with their hands on home-made machines are very popular.

According to one legend, if a woman cheats on her husband, all her rings are removed from her neck as punishment. In such cases, the woman finds herself bedridden - the neck muscles are so weakened by wearing rings for so long that they can't hold their heads up on their own. In any case, women who wear rings in Karen's society are in a better position than others. They don't work in plantations or do hard labour. Their main activities are folk crafts such as embroidery and weaving. The fabrics they create with their hands on home-made machines are very popular.

According to one legend, if a woman cheats on her husband, all her rings are removed from her neck as punishment. In such cases, the woman finds herself bedridden - the neck muscles are so weakened by wearing rings for so long that they can't hold their heads up on their own. In any case, women who wear rings in Karen's society are in a better position than others. They don't work in plantations or do hard labour. Their main activities are folk crafts such as embroidery and weaving. The fabrics they create with their hands on home-made machines are very popular.

По одной из легенд, если женщина изменяла своему мужу, то в качестве наказания с её шеи снимались все кольца. В таких случаях женщина оказывалась прикованной к постели – мышцы шеи были настолько ослабленными в результате ношения колец на протяжении долгого времени, что не могли самостоятельно держать голову. В любом случае сейчас женщины Карен, которые носят кольца, находятся в более выгодном положении, чем остальные. Они не работают на плантациях, не занимаются тяжёлой работой. Основным видом деятельности для них являются народные промыслы – вышивание, ткачество. И ткани, сотканные ими вручную на самодельных станках, пользуются огромной популярностью.

According to one legend, if a woman cheats on her husband, all her rings are removed from her neck as punishment. In such cases, the woman finds herself bedridden - the neck muscles are so weakened by wearing rings for so long that they can't hold their heads up on their own. In any case, women who wear rings in Karen's society are in a better position than others. They don't work in plantations or do hard labour. Their main activities are folk crafts such as embroidery and weaving. The fabrics they create with their hands on home-made machines are very popular.

Thais believe in everything. Into spirits, sacred animals, gods, Buddha. All these different things got mixed up in their religion. However, Thais honor them equally. From evil spirits, they hang various amulets in the house, in cars,
on boats. They worship sacred elephants and ride tourists on them, please good spirits with food and drinks like Coca Cola. Near the place where Thais live or work, there are small altars with a Buddha as well as houses for good spirits,
and believers never forget to bring food and drinks there. For Thais, these altars are sacred, although they are sold along the roads, but heaven forbid you behave
disrespectfully towards these altars.
Buddhist temples are packed with Thais every weekend. Next to the temples there are usually ordinary
markets where food and things are sold.
Buddhist monks also sit there and collect offerings.
I happened to go through some rituals in a Buddhist temple, and everything was quite fun and easy.
The abbot himself is smiling, joking with his assistants.
The monks don’t pretend to be too intense, there
is no gloom or sadness, however, it is not worth behaving cheekily and taking the sacrament lightly.

Thais believe in everything. Into spirits, sacred animals, gods, Buddha. All these different things got mixed up in their religion. However, Thais honor them equally. From evil spirits, they hang various amulets
in the house, in cars, on boats.
They worship sacred elephants and ride tourists
on them, please good spirits with food and drinks like Coca Cola. Near the place where Thais live or work, there are small altars with a Buddha as well as houses for good spirits, and believers never forget to bring food and drinks there.
For Thais, these altars are sacred, although they are sold along the roads, but heaven forbid you behave disrespectfully towards these altars.
Buddhist temples are packed
with Thais every weekend.
Next to the temples there are usually ordinary markets where food and things are sold.
Buddhist monks also sit there and collect offerings.
I happened to go through some rituals in a Buddhist temple, and everything was quite fun and easy.
The abbot himself is smiling, joking with his assistants. The monks don’t pretend to be too intense, there is no gloom or sadness, however, it is not worth behaving cheekily and taking the sacrament lightly.

Thais believe in everything. Into spirits, sacred animals, gods, Buddha.
All these different things got mixed up in their religion. However, Thais honor them equally. From evil spirits, they hang various amulets in the house,
in cars, on boats. They worship sacred elephants and ride tourists on them, please good spirits with food and drinks like Coca Cola. Near the place where Thais live or work, there are small altars with a Buddha as well as houses
for good spirits, and believers never forget to bring food and drinks there.
For Thais, these altars are sacred, although they are sold along the roads,
but heaven forbid you behave disrespectfully towards these altars.
Buddhist temples are packed with Thais every weekend. Next to the temples there are usually ordinary markets where food and things are sold.
Buddhist monks also sit there and collect offerings.
I happened to go through some rituals in a Buddhist temple, and everything was quite fun and easy. The abbot himself is smiling, joking with his assistants. The monks don’t pretend to be too intense, there
is no gloom or sadness, however, it is not worth behaving cheekily
and taking the sacrament lightly.

Thais believe in everything. Into spirits, sacred animals, gods, Buddha.
All these different things got mixed up in their religion. However, Thais
honor them equally. From evil spirits, they hang various amulets in the house,
in cars, on boats. They worship sacred elephants and ride tourists on them,
please good spirits with food and drinks like Coca Cola. Near the place
where Thais live or work, there are small altars with a Buddha as well as houses
for good spirits, and believers never forget to bring food and drinks there.
For Thais, these altars are sacred, although they are sold along the roads,
but heaven forbid you behave disrespectfully towards these altars.
Buddhist temples are packed with Thais every weekend.
Next to the temples there are usually ordinary markets where food
and things are sold. Buddhist monks also sit there and collect offerings.
I happened to go through some rituals in a Buddhist temple, and everything was quite fun and easy. The abbot himself is smiling, joking with his assistants.
The monks don’t pretend to be too intense, there is no gloom or sadness, however, it is not worth behaving cheekily and taking the sacrament lightly.