Fields of organic rice and vegetables encroach on Isaan Village, where contemporary artworks are displayed. “I first collaborated with Jim Thompson in 2012 on ‘Sud Wiang’, a likeness of a fisherman casting his net,” says Intanong. In Isaan Village, rice is set out in offerings to a sacred wooden Buddha stature more than 100 years old. THE TOP RURAL GETAWAY>> The Jim Thompson Farm Tours continue through January 7, daily from 9am to 5pm. >> Find out more at (02) 762 2566, www.JimThompsonFarm.com and the “Jim Thompson Farm” page on Facebook.

Source: The Nation Bangkok December 05, 2017 19:34 UTC