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    Antoni.... Daily life in Thailand and how I see it

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    8 minutes ago, Assurancetourix said:

    Thank u Antoniuni ; Do u know Weegee ?

     

    " Weegee was the pseudonym of Arthur (Usher) Fellig (June 12, 1899 – December 26, 1968), a photographer and photojournalist, known for his stark black and white street photography.  " from Wikipedia .

     

    You are living in Bangkok;

    I'm sure u can try to photography as he did in New York :thumbsup:

    Thanks Assurancetourix; I have around 27.113 photo's in my private album and there shall follow a lot more!

    Antoni.... Daily life in Thailand and how I see it

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    THE RUAK RIVERThe Ruak River is a river at the Thai-Burma border. It originates within the hills of the Daen Lao Range, Shan State (Burma), and becomes the boundary river between Thailand and Burma at the confluence with the Mae Sai River at the northernmost point of Thailand. It then meanders to the east until it empties into the Mekong River at Ban Sop Ruak, Tambon Wiang, Chiang Saen district, Chiang Rai Province. The boundary section of the river is 26.75 km long.

    In the middle of the photo one can see the The Paradise casino in Burma.

    Photo courtesy the House of Opium

     

    118 photos of The Golden Triangle

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    Nature

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    Safari World, Bangkok

     

    Controversy

    There has been controversy about Safari World due to the keeping and treatment of animals in the zoo. Their operation came under much international scrutiny when their treatment of animals, particularly, orangutans and elephants,and keeping lion and tiger cubs in cramped cages for taking photos with. The treatment of Orangutans came under the attention of Jim and Allison Cronin, founders of Monkey World and avid animal rights campaigners and other animal rights groups such as PETA, as well as being featured in a 2013 episode of the British animal rescue show Wildlife SOS for this reason.

     

     

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    Flowers!

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    Acalypha indica, Indian acalypha

     

    Effect on domestic cats

     

    Throughout the area where the plant grows, it is widely known for its effect on domestic cats, which react very strongly and favorably to the root of the plant. In this regard it is very similar to catnip, but the effect is much more pronounced.Due to this ability it is called as Poonamayakki in Tamil.

     

    Medicinal value

     

    The juice extracted from the leaves, mixed with lime and applied on skin to cure diseases caused by Ringworm.Fresh juice of leaves mixed with oil and salt is used for Rheumatoid_arthritis and to cure Scabies. Powdered leaves are used to cure bedsores and infected wounds. The active medicinal compounds like Acalyphine and Triacetoneamine are extracted from this plant.They contain cyanogenic glucoside and alkaloids.The paste of the leaves can be applied to burns.

     

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    Found in Bangkok

     

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    Flowers!

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    Abutilon Indicum

     

    Traditional medicine

     

    In traditional medicine, A. indicum various parts of the plant are used as a demulcent, aphrodisiac, laxative, diuretic, sedative, astringent, expectorant, tonic, anti-inflammatory, anthelmintic, and analgesic and to treat leprosy, ulcers, headaches, gonorrhea, and bladder infection. The whole plant is uprooted, dried and is powdered. In ancient days, maidens were made to consume a spoonful of this powder with a spoonful of honey, once in a day, for 6 months until the day of marriage, for safe and quick pregnancy.

     

    The plant is very much used in Siddha medicines. The root, bark, flowers, leaves and seeds are all used for medicinal purposes by Tamils. The leaves are used as adjunct to medicines used for pile complaints. The flowers are used to increase semen in men.

     

    Chemistry β-Sitosterol is present in A. indicum and a petroleum ether extract has larvicidal properties against the mosquito larvae Culex quinquefasciatus. A methanol extract of A. indicum has some antimicrobial properties.

     

     

    Found in the suburbs of Bangkok

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    Afgekia Mahidolae

     

    Kan pai mahidol or kan pai is a type of vine named Afgekia mahidolae Burtt et Chermsir. in the Leguminosae family. It is found in Kanchanaburi province, Thailand. Its leaves are compound with numerous leaflets. The stem has several petiolules. The dorsal side of the leaf has brown colored hairs. The flower is an erect panicle with white and purple color. The pod is flat, short and round. It's scientific name is given in the honor of her royal highness princess Srinagarindra, the princess mother.

    This type of vine was first discovered in Thailand by Kasem Chanthraphrasong. Then Princess of Princess of Naradhiwas, Galyani Vadhana, later it was given the name "kan pai mahidol" and made the plant symbol of Mahidol university on February 19, 1999. The reasons were that it was discovered in Thailand, is easy to plant, it was a felicitous name and similar to the university's name. Moreover, although it is a vine, it has beautiful traits, can be set in to various types of bushes, has long life span as it can sprout anew after withering away. The vine's characteristics signifies prosperity and ability to adapt to changing environment.

     

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