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More than just centers of worship, temples in Thailand are also vital centers for surrounding communities. In photographing the temples themselves one can easily forget the people who make them important. These photos are an attempt to show not only these famous sights that are hundreds of years old... but also the people who are using them today.

Wat Doi Kong Mu
Wat Phra That Doi
Kong Mu, Mae Hong Son

Wat Doi Tung
Wat Phra That Doi Tung,
Doi Tung

Wat Jet Yot
Wat Jet Yot,
Chiang Mai


Wat Bupparam,
Chiang Mai

Wat Ram Poeng
Wat Ram Poeng,
Chiang Mai
Wat Sai Moonmuang
Wat Sai Moonmuang,
Chiang Mai
Wat Sai Moonmuang
Wat Sai Moonmuang,
Chiang Mai
Wat Sri Soda
Wat Sri Soda,
Chiang Mai
Wat Suan Dawk
Wat Suan Dawk,
Chiang Mai
Wat Suan Dawk
Wat Suan Dawk,
Chiang Mai
Wat Doi Suthep
Wat Phra That Doi
Suthep, Chiang Mai
Unknown temple
Unknown temple,
Lamphun
   Unknown temple
Unknown temple,
Lamphun