Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Wai Khru Day at Wat Bang Phra 2011 (Tattoo Festival)



The annual Wai Khru (Pay Respect to Teacher) ceremony at Wat Bang Phra is held for the blessing and renewal of the power of the attendees’ tattoos.



Many of those who attend actually become possessed by the spirit of the animals they have personified on their bodies.

Wai Khru Day at Wat Bang Phra

Thousands of people come to pray and watch the morning's events.



The newly possessed rush the stage and are calmed by a team of body snatchers.

Wai Khru Day at Wat Bang Phra

Khong Khuen / Animal Spirit Possession



Spirituality and superstition run skin deep



Sak Yant tattoos are a derivative from Hindu, Brahman, Animist and Buddhist traditions.



Monks peer at the madness from within one of the inner temple walls.



Senior monks leading thousands in prayers



The temple grounds are quite difficult to explore due to the insanely large crowds.

Wai Khru Day at Wat Bang Phra

After the morning's activities and blessings everyone suddenly disperses.

Monday, March 14, 2011

Duncan

Duncan

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Duncan

Saturday, March 12, 2011

UDD "Red Shirts" gather to mark anniversary of protest

Reds mass to mark anniversary of protest
Democracy Monument

Reds mass to mark anniversary of protest
Ratchadamnoen Avenue just north of the Kok Wua intersection

Reds mass to mark anniversary of protest
Red Shirt leaders on the main stage before Thaksin's phone in.


Reds mass to mark anniversary of protest
The riot police did not look happy to see so many people.


Reds mass to mark anniversary of protest
Sea of Red

Thursday, March 3, 2011

In memoriam of Tura Satana

In memoriam of Tura Satana
Pussy & The Learjets
xx Pussy & The Learjets xx

Your chance to catch their live show, before they go on their first tour outside of Thailand.

With a new song, "The Jet Cat Blues", new energy (purchased from a stranger in a dark soi) and a new venue: Chez Lodin; [not (as previously announced) nospace RCA].

xx The Klongriders xx

Will warm up for their album launch party, which is allegedly happening very soon.

xx Banyaguard xx

Will open the night around 21 h.

Chez Lodin

19 Prachathipatai Rd. (after Saphan Wanchaat)
Bangkok, Thailand

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