Only in Thailand

In a Sunday night market inside a temple
Sitting under the Bodhi tree
Where the Buddha gained enlightenment
But here we are
Eating grilled pork on sticks
Drinking tangerineade
Chatting, laughing through mouthfuls
About life, kids, country, people
About living a different life
A more enlightened life perhaps

Only in Thailand.

Early morning
Walking calmly as a family
To a camping breakfast
Under a tree
Hardboiled eggs, sweet potatoes
A latte or cappuccino
Faint golden light
Quiet, safe space
Kids run around freely

Only in Thailand.

There’s a market here.
Another market there.
There’s a market this weekend.
There’s another the next.
There’s artists.
There’s farmers.
There’s artisans.
There’s designers.
There’s a market for everyone.
Craft is well and alive here
Even in the age of AI

Only in Thailand.