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Washing the Feet of Buddhist Monks

Posted on February 04, 2010

In Thai society, the head is considered both clean and sacred. In contrast, the feet are considered dirty. It is considered an insult to wave your feet at someone while sitting down or use to your feet to push something to one side. In…

Written by: Richard Barrow

Read more: Washing the Feet of Buddhist Monks at My Thai Photos by Richard Barrow

Cobra Gold 2010

Posted on February 04, 2010

A South Korean Marine rides on an amphibious assault vehicle before it touches the ground during a joint military exercise codenamed Cobra Gold at Hat Yao beach in Rayong province, eastern Thailand Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010. Besides Thailand and the United States, this year’s annual exercise, in its 29th year…

Edited by: Suthee "Phong" Buayam

Read more: Cobra Gold 2010 at Thai Photo Blogs



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