Fans of Rim Taan guesthouse & John in Thoed Thai might be interested in some wedding photos from his daughter Nui's wedding on Friday 9th December 2011.
I was fortunate enough to attend, but for a 2nd Thoed Thai trip in row had camera battery trouble. This time it was my own fault - not charging the camera battery up the night before I left. I managed 1 photo & the battery was flat & needed recharging. Soi my pix were all taken later on in low light / at night time.
Not to worry
The entrance to Rim Taan Guesthouse & the wedding reception.
The lucky couple
With John's wife Nuan a Tai Lue from Luang Nam Tha, people came from Houei Xai, Luang Nam Tha, the USA, Japan & many places in North Thailand.
At the peak of the night about 1,000 people were there & it was a huge wedding.
For those familiar with Thoed Thai & Rim Taan,
https://www.gt-rider.com/thailand-motorcycle-forum/threads/33172-Thoed-Thai-Accomodation
the Ting Ting restaurant courtyard next door was full with tables & chairs for the locals; & the Rim Taan courtyard was full with guests from out of province / country.
Being the only westerner there it was an incredible experience for me.
John's kids & relatives from Seattle in the US numbered about 12 & it was an absolute pleasure to meet, talk, drink & eat with them.
It was a glorious full moon night
& once the show got under way there was lots of ramwong, line dancing, plus singing from many of the guests (except me).
Khun Sa's old cook & daughter
Pon, John's son with Lamduan owner of Saraburi restaurant & the cook's daughter
The 2 best looking women there were Lue girls from Luang Nam Tha
I was able to sneak in early for a photo before they got mobbed by the local guys wanting to try their luck in courtship. Talk about flies around a jam pot, it was hilarious.
The happy couple, relaxing towards the end of the night.
Cheers one & all. It was a ride & trip with a difference.
Thoed Thai is one of my favourite escapes in North Thailand. A remote out of the way place it still has an excellent traditional warm & friendly fell about it.
Wat Kha Kham
The Rim Taan guesthouse is the place to say; & the Ting Ting restaurant next door serves delicious fresh cheap food.
Check it out sometime. It one of the best hidden gems of North Thailand.
I was fortunate enough to attend, but for a 2nd Thoed Thai trip in row had camera battery trouble. This time it was my own fault - not charging the camera battery up the night before I left. I managed 1 photo & the battery was flat & needed recharging. Soi my pix were all taken later on in low light / at night time.
Not to worry
The entrance to Rim Taan Guesthouse & the wedding reception.
The lucky couple
With John's wife Nuan a Tai Lue from Luang Nam Tha, people came from Houei Xai, Luang Nam Tha, the USA, Japan & many places in North Thailand.
At the peak of the night about 1,000 people were there & it was a huge wedding.
For those familiar with Thoed Thai & Rim Taan,
https://www.gt-rider.com/thailand-motorcycle-forum/threads/33172-Thoed-Thai-Accomodation
the Ting Ting restaurant courtyard next door was full with tables & chairs for the locals; & the Rim Taan courtyard was full with guests from out of province / country.
Being the only westerner there it was an incredible experience for me.
John's kids & relatives from Seattle in the US numbered about 12 & it was an absolute pleasure to meet, talk, drink & eat with them.
It was a glorious full moon night
& once the show got under way there was lots of ramwong, line dancing, plus singing from many of the guests (except me).
Khun Sa's old cook & daughter
Pon, John's son with Lamduan owner of Saraburi restaurant & the cook's daughter
The 2 best looking women there were Lue girls from Luang Nam Tha
I was able to sneak in early for a photo before they got mobbed by the local guys wanting to try their luck in courtship. Talk about flies around a jam pot, it was hilarious.
The happy couple, relaxing towards the end of the night.
Cheers one & all. It was a ride & trip with a difference.
Thoed Thai is one of my favourite escapes in North Thailand. A remote out of the way place it still has an excellent traditional warm & friendly fell about it.
Wat Kha Kham
The Rim Taan guesthouse is the place to say; & the Ting Ting restaurant next door serves delicious fresh cheap food.
Check it out sometime. It one of the best hidden gems of North Thailand.
