Richard Barrow in Thailand

Nang Songkran this year is Mahotorntevee riding a peacock http://www.thaitravelblogs.com/2018/04/nang-songkran-this-year-is-mahotorntevee-riding-a-peacock/ … #Thailand #Songkranpic.twitter.com/XOQhehNksk

Be among the first to celebrate Songkran this year at the Mon-style festival in front of the old city hall in Pathum Thani from 11-12 April 2018. More Thai travel news: http://www.thaitravelblogs.com  #Thailand #Songkranpic.twitter.com/DWG6NEzNOd

All government offices, including Immigration, are closed on Friday 6 April for Chakri Memorial Day #Thailandpic.twitter.com/7S5v2HkpzA

Eating dinner at Kai Muk Restaurant in Mae Hong Son. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/UjAzDvfKk722 … #Thailand #ThaiFoodpic.twitter.com/utQZd5l3iF

After the long day I’ve had, nothing hits the spot better than a bottle or two of Singha Beer. * Other brands of beer available. Please drink responsibly.pic.twitter.com/JI1F8X9sKZ

Tomorrow morning, the Sang Long boys will be ordained as novices which means donning the robes of monks and then living a simple life with no material possessions. Their princely lives will then be over #Thailandpic.twitter.com/mOwCzJ3YcM

The “Hong Kwan” ceremony is over and the Sang Long boys are now being served 12 different dishes by their parents. Literally, as they are being spoon fed #Thailandpic.twitter.com/YljD7ukgaR

We’re back at Wat Klang Thung for the “Hong Kwan” ceremony (พิธีฮ้องขวัญ). In this ritual, the spirit is called to come back to its host. It’s conducted when people have a big change in their lives. In this case, the Sang Long boys will be ordained as novices tomorrow #Thailandpic.twitter.com/OkYUgCQDX6

The Poy Sang Long festival dance #Thailandpic.twitter.com/PraXcf6AYS

Rice learning center and bridge across rice field (สะพานข้าว ๙ เพื่อสุข) in Pha Bong, Mae Hong Son. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/UqreaNZaQkz … #Thailandpic.twitter.com/shDrGUAlwe

A delicious Isaan lunch at Laab Phet Chai Thung (ร้านอาหารลาบเป็ดชายทุ่ง) in Pha Bong, Mae Hong Son, Northern Thailand. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/XxpEKwkMco82 … #Thailand #ThaiFoodpic.twitter.com/rgWQrFSakr

The annual Poy Sang Long festival in Mae Hon Song is definitely one of my favorite Thai festivals. It’s a very unique and colorful parade of young boys who will become novice monks during their summer holidays [4/4] #Thailandpic.twitter.com/fzZPSHVexc

When the Sang Long boys become ordained as novices on Friday, they, like the Buddha before them when he sought enlightenment, will have to shed these colorful clothes, jewelry and makeup for robes and the simple life in the temple [3/4] #Thailandpic.twitter.com/QphZiyB6ec

The Sang Long boys are mimicking the Lord Buddha who was once a prince but gave everything up when he became enlightened [2/4] #Thailandpic.twitter.com/noJeTFGt7t

The colorful Poy Sang Long festival parade (ปอยส่างลอง) that took place in Mae Hong Son this morning. Fifty one young boys on their summer holidays dress up as little princes in advance of being ordained as novices on Friday #Thailand [1/4]pic.twitter.com/eBwqypTjRI

8am The Poy Lang Song festival parade is about to start in Mae Hong Son #Thailandpic.twitter.com/CFMbcaCFjc

During the Poy Sang Long parade in Mae Hong Song, relatives of the young boys carry everything that they will need while novices in the temple. The parade is due to start around 7:30am.pic.twitter.com/Pn2nMOjffx

Photo highlights so far of my Trip to Mae Hong Son for the Poy Sang Long festival. Click here: http://www.thailandphotomap.com/2018/04/04/trip-to-mae-hong-son-for-the-poy-sang-long-festival/ … #Thailand #TravelBlogger #ttotpic.twitter.com/9cuxntx87L

It’s 6am and the young Sang Long boys are starting to arrive at Wat Klang Thung in Mae Hong Son. They are now getting ready for the big parade through the town at 7:30am. Tomorrow they will ordain as novices #Thailandpic.twitter.com/QOGfiojijg

The Nation front page on Thursday 5 April: Brickbats and bouquets for govt from UN rights group http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/national/30342485 … Six charges finalised against ITD boss http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/national/30342487 … #Thailandpic.twitter.com/L4ayqehbR4