Research at Ban Sanpong,Sanpathong,Chiengmai | 1980-1981 Following lunch, farmers usually take a break or even have a nap, before resuming work at around 3pm. | Slide
Research at Ban Sanpong,Sanpathong,Chiengmai | 1980-1981 Farmers having lunch in the field. The field owner provides lunch for the laborers, normally laap (a northern Thai meat salad), gourd curry with chicken and chili sauce. The woman in the white blouse, the field owner’s wife, has done the cooking on this occasion. | Slide
Research at Ban Sanpong,Sanpathong,Chiengmai | 1980-1981 In-season rice is threshed on a bamboo litter. The farmers use dung to fill in any cracks in the litter to ensure that the rice does not fall through. | Slide
Research at Ban Sanpong,Sanpathong,Chiengmai | 1980-1981 Rice threshing. The stalks are tied together with two pieces of stick and then bound with rope. | Slide