Crushing the Burmese

During our trip to the floating market we took a boat trip up river to a couple wats (Buddhist temples). Outside one was a photo op, get your picture taken crushing the neck of the Burmese enemy. The Thais really have it in for the Burmese, having been invaded numerous times and typically getting their hynies whipped in the process. The last time was a couple hundred years ago, I think, but it's still fresh in the minds. Thailand's doing way better than poor Burma these days, but the military defeats still stick in the craw.