Strinking Images of Events in Asia

A floral tribute – a Thai farmer collects flowers in marshlands near Bangkok’s new Suvarnabhumi Airport as a plane makes a landing on the first day of full operations.

Cool and comtemporary – the design of Thailand’s new $4 billion international airport won a thumbs up from most passengers.

Trunk call – these animals take the game to greater heights at the 2006 King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament held at Anantara Resort Golden Triangle, Chiang Rai.

Taking the time – visitors walk by the recent Hong Kong Watch and Clock Fair 2006. A total of 819 exhibitors from 19 countries participated in the event.

Birthday bash – Mickey Mouse magic at Disneyland Hong Kong, as the Park celebrated its first birthday since last year’s opening in September.

A loyal subject – at the ATP Thailand Open in Bangkok, Paradorn Srichaphan wears the words “Love King” as a tribute to the King of Thailand.

Beetle battle – two male stag beetles fight in Chiang Mai province while eager villagers place bets on which one will be the victor.

Flat out – parents accompanying freshmen on their first day sleep on mats provided by the university, laid out on the floor of a gymnasium at a Wuhan university campus in Hubei, China.

Feeling the words – a special education teacher lets a deaf-mute child feel how sounds vibrate at a deaf-mutism school in China.

Double trouble – sets of twins pose for a picture during the third Beijing Twins Days Festival at the Red Scarf Park. Some 500 pairs of twins, including triplets and quadruplets, attended the gathering in October.