Kumphawapi - Jewel of Issan – Udon Thani Province - Thailand

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2011-01-15

Meru at the new temple Kumphawapi

This is the meru at the new temple in Kumphawapi. This is where bodies are burnt in a traditional funeral

Meru at the new temple Kumphawapi

This is the meru at the new temple in Kumphawapi. This is where bodies are burnt in a traditional funeral

Monkeys play in the square at Kumphawapi

Monkeys roam the main square at Kumphawapi. They are semi wild but are fed here to keep them from straying. They will steal any food left unattended.

Monkeys play in the square at Kumphawapi

Monkeys roam the main square at Kumphawapi. They are semi wild but are fed here to keep them from straying. They will steal any food left unattended.

Workshops like this metal welding shop are common in Kumphawapi

Kumphawapi has many small workshops where the ingenuity and skills of the local people turn out elaborate fences and gates.

Workshops like this metal welding shop are common in Kumphawapi

Kumphawapi has many small workshops where the ingenuity and skills of the local people turn out elaborate fences and gates.