Posts Tagged ‘Jomtien’

An Easter Ritual For Ghosts (Thailand)

Saturday, April 5th, 2008

This story is about my private ritualĀ  on Jomtien Beach to honor a friend who had drowned there earlier. It looks at the concepts of faith, ceremony, and spirits. As a side plot, I explore the rapid growth of tourism in Thailand and wonder about the ghosts of the country’s past. (more…)