Panyu, a village on stilt

by Henry Yim

Panyu Island
Panyu is one of many fishing villages in southern Thailand. It would not have...

Living a life on the water
First, almost the entire village is built on stilts clustered to the...

Minority Community in Thailand
Then, the inhabitants here are all of Muslim, a rarity in Buddhism Thailand.

Fishing to make a living
Fishing is the only mean of making a living here except.....

The Main Street
.... tourism. The only "thoroughfare' on the island is lined on both...

More Shopping?
Batik items are also in abundance.

Mosque
Panyu may be tiny but it is well contained. There is a mosque and an...

Simple Life
Life on the island is simple and primitive to some of us. But pople are nice,...

Relaxed and Calm
Panyu is at least a 30-minute boat ride from the nearest town on the...

Back alley?
Well, it is an alley alright. It is between houses but it is a waterway alley.

A House on Stilt
Houses big or small are built on stils.

Life in Captivity
Would a life in such a remote place and in such simplicity be similar...

Visitors Welcomed
Panyu could be small and remote. Nevertheless, it is visitors...

Drop by if you are in the neighorhood
Panyu Island is primarily a small rocky island. There is no coastal lowland...

article published 08/26/2003