It’s Pattaya time. Mostly just relax but still wander about occasionally taking pictures. Thailand has about 35 million visitors and Pattaya 7-10 million annually. At times it’s very busy. The beach of course, far more relaxing.
and at the temple
above … Yellow vented Bulbul then Eurasian Hoppoe then Oriental Magpie Robin then Ashy Drongo
My first ever Christmas here! Thailand does it up quite well. Decorations everywhere. Interesting as Thailand is a Buddhist country and Christmas is Christian. 
and non Christmas stuff too …
In and around Chiang Mai. A gem of a city filled with filled with history, temples, shops and eating places extraordinaire.
As Bangkok Airways says … Life is a journey … Travel it well
Ping River, canal and moat
Temple life
mmmmmm
Other stuff too like Thai boxing … and Santa spotting
A relatively new attraction here. An entirely man made structure with waterfalls, pools, plants and more. Someone spent a great deal of money here.
Jackfruit
More happenstance photos of Pattaya. Brown Asian Flycatcher (AI) Indian Palm Bob butterfly. Not much of a looker but interesting in that it ...
