Saving face in Thai culture is like someone in Missoura protecting their reputation. The idea behind saving face is nobody wants to lose face. Most folks don’t want to be embarrassed or look like a fool. A few in Thailand take it up a notch. Some might say “yes” when they mean “no” or “don’t know.” Sure lengthens ones trip when asking for directions. Our rule is ask three times.
They said that there are approximately 50 muscles in our faces and exercising them will help with eye strain along with neck and facial tension. They believe that working on the facial muscles can help give you a more attractive face to show the world. They don’t have a face.
The Army can make a soldier do an about face. Over and over. Basically, the military’s way of going in a circle. Come to think of it, I did a lot of about face with Uncle Sam.
But face the facts. Wrinkles are coming…
If eyes could talk.
Rice farmer. He also bakes doughnuts at the market every morning.
A famous Carabao Thai band member. Great music!
First time I saw this lady was when she fell off her bike while looking at me. Unfortunately, not for my handsomeness. I was the first Western she had seen in person. She is still around in 2017 at 88 years young.
The missus at a Thai wedding. Ours was not quite as extravagant. We spent less than a buck at some government building for a wedding certificate.
Wonder how she got the earrings?
Negotiations in process.
Fishing Net
Masked up and ready for battle. Bangkok Protests 2013.
Jaew is one of our workers.
Living Alone
Doing laundry in Northern Thailand.
There is that Look again.
Elders being honored during the Thai’s New Year called Songkran.
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