From Chiang Mai nach Rayong

Oct. 16, 2005 - From Chiang Mai nach Rayong

This early morning picture was taken just after takeoff in Chiang Mai. We always try to get an early departure due to cloud build up in the afternoon. The possibility of thunderstorms is increasing as the temperatures are rising during daytime.

Oct. 16, 2005 - From Chiang Mai nach Rayong

The sun is reflecting on the rice fields close to Chiang Mai, the city that has seen four floods in this year.

Oct. 16, 2005 - From Chiang Mai nach Rayong

Soon after taking up contact with Bangkok Control the problem with the permission for Cambodia started. Due to a confusion our entry permission was for the 18. of October, but we where on our way already the 16. This picture shows Stephan with all his equipment. The computer for navigation, the black Headset one ear for communication with the ATC and the white headset for the satellite telephone talking to Flight Service International. We could not solve this problem in the aircraft. We had to divert to Rayong and wait for the permission that would arrive the next day.

Oct. 16, 2005 - From Chiang Mai nach Rayong

Thailand is a very densely populated country. A lot of small towns and villages huddle in the landscape.

Oct. 16, 2005 - From Chiang Mai nach Rayong

The main street in this town is a shipping channel

Oct. 16, 2005 - From Chiang Mai nach Rayong

The meanders of the river add a gorgeous new shape to the orthogonal civilized landscape.