Thai dance performance

I finally had an opportunity to explore Khao Pra Wi Haan (the famous temple ruins that straddle the Thai Cambodian border), but I must say that I was largely under-whelmed. After hearing so much about it, I had hoped that the site would be at least as impressive as some of the lesser temple ruins surrounding the Ankgor Wat in Cambodia, but unfortunately it was not. I suppose it was interesting to learn a bit about the history surrounding the site, and the view of the Cambodian countryside was breathtaking (the ruins are situated atop a mountain), but if I were visiting Thailand or Cambodia for a typical 2 or 3 week vacation, I would probably give the site a pass. There are much more interesting (and accessible) ruins elsewhere in both countries.

During early June I attended a festival in my district town. As I write this message, I cannot remember the name of the festival, but I vaguely remember that it celebrated the memory and accomplishments of one of Thailand's early kings. The parade and dance performances involved hundreds of people and were quite impressive.

A traditional Thai dance performance at a local festival