Mike Newman's Photo Albums

Photographs from Asia including Thailand, Japan and Burma (Myanmar). Thailand photos include shots from Isaan (the Northeast), Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Sukhothai, Chiangmai and Khao Yai National Park.

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Andaman Dive Trip November 2011	I did some diving in the Andaman Sea including the Similan Islands and Richelieu Rock.
Ayutthaya: December 2005	A tour of Thailand's ancient capital.
Bangkok: December 2005	We took a short trip to Bangkok in December of 2005 to do a little walking tour of Rattanakosin, the old section of Bangkok and also to do a little shopping.
Bangkok: January 2006	Just a short trip to Bangkok to take care of some business and see a few sights....
Buriram August 2010	I had to kill a day in Buriram province in Northeastern Thailand. There are a number of ancient Angkor era Khmer prasat (castle or temple) in the area so I decided to see if I could find some of them.
Burma 2012	We flew to Yangon in Burma, had a look at the city and then flew on to the ancient capital of Bagan, home of thousands of ancient temples and chedis.
Burma: 2002	In 2002 my Mom treated me to a cruise on the Irwaddy River in Burma. We flew from Bangkok to Rangoon and then on to Pagan. We took a fancy cruise up to Mandalay and then flew back to Rangoon and Bangkok.
Cambodia (Angkor Wat) 1996	I traveled to Cambodia in 1996 to see the Khmer temple complex at Siem Reap (Angkor Wat). I made a brief stop in Phnom Penh before flying to Siem Reap. The pictures here are scans of old photographs, so the quality is not so good.
Cambodia (Angkor Wat) 2013	We went to Siem Reap in Cambodia to visit the Angkor Wat Historical Park.
Cha Am: July 2005	We drove to Cha Am, Hua Hin and Prachuap Kirir Kan. Time for the beach!
Chanthaburi: May 2010	Chanthaburi, on Thailand's eastern seaboard, is not as popular with tourists as other coastal provinces, but it has its share of beautiful beaches and interesting sights. We visited over the May Day holiday in 2010.
Chiangmai, October, 2004	A trip to Chiangmai and Mae Hong Son
Chinese New Year 2007	Photos from Chinese New Year 2007 in Korat, Thailand.
Kampaeng Phet to Chiang Mai 2009	We went to a wedding in Chiang Mai. The scenic highlight of the trip was the drive from Kampaeng Phet to the border with Burma up to Mae Sariang and over to Chiang Mai.
Khao Yai: February 2006	We took a day trip to Khao Yai National Park just to check it out. We didn't expect to see any wild animals. We were wrong....
Koh Tao: August 2011	I went to Koh Tao for a few days of scuba diving. Koh Tao is an island in the southern Gulf of Thailand.
Korat House Construction I	We've decided to buy a house in the subdivision in Korat known as Homeland. These are photos of the construction. More photos are in Korat House Construction II
Korat House Construction II	This is a continuation of the construction of our house. The first part is here: Korat House Construction I
Krabi December 2011	We spent the Christmas holiday on Koh Lanta island in Krabi province. I did some diving, we did some snorkeling and we got in plenty of eating and relaxing.
Laos April 2012	We took a short road trip through central Laos over the Songkran (Thai New Year) holiday. This was our fourth road trip through Laos. We planned to enjoy the Mekong River, Lao food, drive to the Vietnam border and see some of the remote conservation areas.
Laos November 2010	We drove from Korat to Vientiane an on to Luangprabang in northern Laos with a stop in Vang Vieng on the way back.
Laos October 2013 - Along the Mekong	A cruise along the Mekong River in Laos from Luang Prabang to Huay Xai.
Laos Road Trip Dec 2009	A road trip through southern Laos including Pakse, Champasak waterfalls, coffee growing on the Bolovens Plateau, Khmer ruins at Wat Phu and the 4000 Islands area of the Mekong River.
Laos Road Trip Feb 2009	A road trip through South Central Laos including the Mahaxai caves, Kong Lor Cave, Savannakhet, Tha Khek and Vientiane.
Lopburi July 2010	Lopburi, in central Thailand, is famous for Crab-Eating Macaques and some ancient Khmer and Thai ruins dating from as early as the 13th century.
Nakhon Phanom: August 2005	A trip to Nakhon Phanom and along the Mekhong River to Mukdahan
Nan: December 2010	We took a road trip to Nan province in Thailand's north. Stunning mountains, beautiful rain forest, ancient temples, very few tourists.
Narita, Japan	Photos taken at Nartia, Japan during a layover at the New Tokyo International Airport. Narita Layover Page
Nong Khai May 2010	We took a short road trip to Nong Khai and a side trip to the fantastic Wat Phu Thok, an experience we'll never forget.
Nong Khai: January 2006	Road trip along the Mekhong River from Nong Khai to Chiang Khang in Loei Province.
Pa Hin Ngam: July 2005	A trip to see the wild ginger at Pa Hin Ngam National Park
Pattaya/Koh Chang: October 2005	We went to the beach!
Phanom Wan and More: February 2006	We took a day trip to Prasat Hin Phanom Wan and stopped at Baan Prasat Archaeological site and the Phimai National Museum along the way. All three of the sites are less than an hour's drive from Korat.
Phitsanulok: November 2006	We took a road trip to Sukhothai to see the historical parks at the old city of Sukhothai, Si Satchanalai and Chailang. On the way home we stopped in at Phitsanulok.
Phuket April 2011	We flew to Phuket for a little beach time, some underwater time, some touring and lots of seafood.
Pond Construction	Construction of a garden pond at my home in Korat, Thailand
Sema (ancient city): February 2006.	Muang Sema is located near Sung Noen, Nakorn Ratchasima. It was first occupied in the 7th C. AD. The city and the nearby area contain many Hindu and Buddhist religious structures.
Similan Islands Diving 2003	Aboard the Mermaid II for a diving trip to the Similan Islands near Phuket, Thailand.
Sisatchanalai: November 2006	We took a road trip to Sukhothai to see the historical parks at the old city of Sukhothai, Si Satchanalai and Chailang. On the way home we stopped in at Phitsanulok.
Songkran: Korat 2006	Some photos from Baan Mai and Khok Kruat in Korat. I rode my bicycle from my house in Baan Mai to the small town of Khok Kruat and found many revelers along the way.
Soppong: 2003	Soppong is a small village in northern Thailand in Mae Hong Son province. It is a one hour's drive east of Mae Hong Son city on the main road to Pai and Chiangmai.
Sukhothai: November 2006	We took a road trip to Sukhothai to see the historical parks at the old city of Sukhothai, Si Satchanalai and Chailang.
Ubon & South Isaan: November 2005	A trip across south Isaan to Ubon and the Mekhong River. Photos of Phanom Rung, Meuang Tam, Ta Meuan, Khao Phra Wihan, Kongjiam (on the Mekong) and more!
Vietnam May 2011	We visited Saigon, the beach at Mui Ne and the highland city of Dalat.
Views of Isaan	Photos taken here and there and now and then in Isaan, Thailand's Northeast.
Views of Korat	A few photos taken in and around Korat beginning in April of 2005 and updated now and then.
Wat Nong Phet Nam, Korat, June 2007	Wat Nong Phet Nam is a small rural wat about 20 kilometers west of Korat. "Nong Phet Nam" means "Duck Swamp". The Wat has this old wooden viharn (assembly hall) that seems as if it is being left to crumble. I know no more than that.
Wat Prang Torng, Korat	Wat Prang Torng is an old Khmer prang (tower) located about 25 kilometers north of the city of Korat. Sadly, it's not in very good shape and is in danger of collapsing. I'm not able to find any evidence that any archaeology has been done on this old monument.