Today is an important Buddhist holiday, and marks the beginning of "Buddhist Lent". Traffic is heavy throughout the city; the schools are closed and families are heading to the temples to make merit together. Pick-up trucks and songtaos are full of families and individuals coming down from Doi Suthep, having gone to the temple atop the mountain.
White strings are seen worn by all around the wrist--a sign that they have already gone to the wat and been blessed by a monk. If only they knew that all the hope they are searching for will not be found in a trip to the wat.
Oh God give me the grace and wisdom to know how to bring your Truth to the Thai people!
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