Noi was our mini-truck driver he helped us find a suitable hotel in Ayutthaya, acting as our interpreter, and the next day we hired him to drive us around to the sites. All for 640Baht (US$15.04)

Pirom, the most english proficient person we met in Thailand is a tour guide. He retired from social work from Thai Government seen here with his Eldest son and Wife Aree. His all day tour of local villages and Khmer ruins was our highest bill at 2250B (US$52.87) but well worth it.

An elephant trainer in the Village of Ban Ta Klang near Surin. Baby Elephants Honk. This village is also called "the elephant village" This little baby elephant knows more Thai than I do!

A silk weaver in the villager of Ban Du King near Surin. She is seen here teasing silk thread from boiled silk coccoons.

This person is a noodle vendor in the sprawling semi-outdoor market 1 block from the main chedi in Nakon Pathom

This is a rice farmer in Ban Bu Thom, they are a poor lot making 100-200B/day but a rich and happy people.

A fruit vendor in the Damnoen Saduak water market. This is my first encounter with a delicious orangy fruit : rambutan.

This enchanting market had a hundred of vendors many in boats. The "talat naam" (floating market) is a magical spectacle to behold, unique to thailand.

Monks are everywhere, 95% of Thailand is Buddhist and many Adult / Children Males will spend some time studying Buddhism as a Monk. thailand.