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Well

Having a well in or near the house is a sign of wealth. The PVC bib is an added touch.

Government Grain Storage

Prior to the development of the Special Economic Zones, this facility collect rice as taxes. Now, it collects the grain that is surplus, (they give farmers a fair…

Artificial Plants

This factory manufactures artificial plants and such.

Stain Steel Contractor

This contractor does anything with stainless steel from doors to stair railings.

Wholesalers

These wholesalers are organizing their green peppers for distribution.

Mop

This tree has been home to the mop for many moons.

Bamboo Lumber Yard

Bamboo is the most versatile wood in the world. It can be made into furniture, tools, and even eaten as bamboo shoots.

Work or Living Space?

Village

Here  a traditional gate close to its village.

Village

This village is very neat and clean. It is a mixture of old  and new buildings.

Bridge to Crops

The roads are built up all around this field. Therefore a bridge is needed for the farmer to reach the field.

Ruined Crops

This farmer is savaging what he can of the crops ruined by flooding.

Ruined Crops

Ruined Crops

A close-up of the crops ruined by the floods.

Street Scene

Restaurant

Street Scene

The older buildings of Chong Lou

Street Scene

These are the older buildings of Chong Lou.

Bridge

Passage to Bridge

The opening in the building is a pedestrian and bicycle passage to the bridge. (I am standing on the bridge to take this photo.)

WC

In modernizing, this WC is the newest building surrounded by older buildings who do not have bathrooms. The building on the right was built in the 1980’s and…