Chiangmai 2007

Trip to Chiangmai in northern Thailand from August 30 to September 2, 2007, and an encounter with the long-necked Padaung, a sub-group of the Karen hill tribe living in the border areas of Thailand and Myanmar.

Picture 1: Lim Chong Beng (left), a young Padaung and Liew Kok Wah

Picture 2 (sitting from left) : Lim Chong Beng, Ooi Ken Hock, Toh Kim Hock
Standing (front row from left): Tan Kim Huat, Liew Kok Wah, Lim Eng Cheong, Teoh Leong Huat, Lee Keat Heng
Standing (back row from left) : Ong Charn Hong, Ang Hock Chye, Tan Leong Wah, Gan Boon Thai.

To watch video of the Padaung, go to http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=Ualxq42LvwI&feature=related