film and documentary photography
Kodak Tri-X 400 and Ektar 100, Asahi Pentax Spotmatic II
The northern hills of Thailand are the home of more than seven distinct ethnic groups. Many of these groups have historically lived nomadically, moving between the countryside of Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and Southern China. This has made population tracking and border security an issue for several of the countries involved. Some tribes became entangled in opium production.
Recently the Thai government intervened, offering incentives for food production to communities that are willing to stay in one place permanently.
These images were taken in northern Thailand, while staying in two villages with three different tribes. The majority of the images document my stay with a family of the Lisu tribe.