Chansok Lak: Picture Collection

Ewha Womans University, South Korea

"The woods and leaves are lovely, dark and deep. But I have

promises to keep, and miles to go before I sleep."

ASEAN-China Resarch Institute, Guangxi Uni., China

ASEAN-China Research Institute, Guang Xi Uni., China

"2014 ASEAN-China Regional Development (An upgraded version)"

Meeting with Famous Speakers, the United States

"The great event with three inspirational speakers: Gro Harlem

Brundtland, the first woman Prime Minister of Norway; Hina Jilani,

the renowned lawyer and pro-democracy campaigner in Pakistan;

and Desmond Tutu, the recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984 for

his work in the struggle against apartheid in South Africa."

Wikiki Beach, Honolulu, Hawaii, the United States

"Hawaii's diverse natural scenery, warm tropical climate, abundance

of public beaches, oceanic surroundings, and active volcanoes make it a

popular destination for tourists, surfers, biologists, and volcanologists alike."

Hotel Villa Fontaine, Tokyo, Japan

"The 18th CSCAP Study Group Meeting on Non-Proliferation

and Disarmament in the Asia Pacific"

'Ruined Temple' Paintings, Siem Reap, Cambodia

"Painting is silent poetry, and poetry is painting that speaks."

Swimming, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia

"This life is like a swimming pool. You dive into the water,

but you can't see how deep it is."

(Hilarious) Elephant Show, Koh Samui, Thailand

"This ecologically-sound experience begins with an elephant ride around

the coconut plantations and jungles of the island’s interior. It’s followed

by an elephant show and an opportunity for you to feed the elephants by hand."

Homegrown Orchid, Tuol Kork, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

"Orchid a diverse and widespread family of flowering plants with

blooms that are often colourful and often fragrant, commonly known as

the orchid family. Along with the Asteraceae, they are one of the two

largest families of flowering plants, with between 21,950 and 26,049

currently accepted species, found in 880 genera."

Samui Supermarket, Thailand

เกาะสมุย (Koh Samui) จ.สุราษฏร์ธานี
"Geographically in the Chumphon Archipelago, it is administratively

part of Surat Thani Province. Ko Samui is Thailand's second-largest

island after Phuket, with an area of 228.7 km², a population of over 63,000

and a hotel occupancy rate of 73% as the number of visitors increases."

Coconut Forest at Koh Samui, Thailand

"Knowing trees, I understand the meaning of patience.
Knowing grass, I can appreciate persistence."


White and soft rabbit, Koh Samui, Thailand

"Rabbit is so lovely and a best friend of people."

Kayaking with my wife, Kunthea, at Samui, Thailand

"A kayak is a small, narrow boat primarily designed to be manually

propelled by means of a double-bladed paddle. The word kayak originates

from the Greenlandic Inuktitut language, where it is the word 'qajaq'.

In the UK the term canoe is often used when referring to a kayak."

Institute of Foreign Languages at dawn

"Our earth is laughing in beautiful flowers."

Buphuon Temple in Siem Reap Province, Cambodia

Buphuon is sometimes known as the world's largest jigsaw

puzzle temple and has long been one of the most spectacular of

Angkor temples. On the western side of the temple is the retaining wall of

the second level. The wall was fashioned maybe in the 15th or

16th century into a reclining Buddha 60m in length. The unfinished

figure is difficult to make out, but the head is on the northern side of the

wall. It is one of the peaceful places to visit in Siem Reap province.

CDRI Seminar at Phnom Penh Hotel, 20 August 2015

"A Seminar to Share Knowledge, Promote Research and Build

Capacity on “Major Trends and Challenges in East Asian Regionalism,

Regional Economic Integration and Cooperation, Regional Security

and Geo-politics: Implications for Cambodia”, 20 August 2013"

Interactive session with H.E. Ambassador Pou Sothirak and

former CDRI Executive Director Larry Strange

CDRI Seminar at Phnom Penh Hotel, 20 August 2014

"A Seminar to Share Knowledge, Promote Research and Build

Capacity on “Major Trends and Challenges in East Asian Regionalism,

Regional Economic Integration and Cooperation, Regional Security

and Geo-politics: Implications for Cambodia”, 20 August 2013"

My presentation on causes of the South China Sea Disputes

ASLF Opening Ceremony at Chulalongkorn University

"Chulalongkorn University is the oldest university under the

Thai modern educational system, founded in 1917 by King Vajiravudh

(Rama VI) who named it after his father, King Chulalongkorn (Rama V).

It is one of the best universities in Thailand and Southeast Asia

according to several university rankings."

Asiatique the Riverfront

"Asiatique The Riverfront is a Bangkok’s first large-scale riverside

community mall combining shopping, dining, sightseeing, activities

and events under one roof. The strong cultural aspect is what sets

it apart from other shopping malls"

Well-Wishing to His Majesty King Bhumibol at Siriraj Hospital

"Siriraj Hospital is the oldest hospital in Thailand, located in

Bangkok on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River, opposite

Thammasat University's Tha Phrachan campus. It is the primary

teaching hospital of the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol

University. It was founded by King Chulalongkorn in 1888, two years

after a worldwide cholera outbreak. It is named after the king's 18-month

old son, Prince Siriraj Kakuttaphan, who had died from dysentery a year

before the opening of the hospital. The medical school was established

two years later in 1890. Siriraj has been the residence of the King of Thailand,

His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, since the 82 year old monarch

was admitted in September 2009, for treatment of a respiratory condition."

Well-Wishing to His Majesty King Bhumibol at Siriraj Hospital

Farewell Party at Swissotel Nai Lert Park Bangkok

"Swissotel Nai Lert Park is a low-rise, resort-style building

set within an enormous garden estate; the understated, graceful

interiors are complemented by the picturesque richness of these

luxurious gardens. Stunning design displays a richness and variety

which gives the property its uniqueness, interiors feature a stimulating

variety of classical and cutting-edge contemporary décor,

firmly rooted in modern Thai colours and forms."

Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall

"This new museum is dedicated to explaining the history and

culture of Rattanakosin island. It consists of 11 different halls, with

topics like- historic timeline, local communities, architecture,

royal ceremonies and the Grand Palace/Wat."

Eclipse Sky Bar, Phnom Penh City, Cambodia

"Occasionally in life there are those moments of unutterable
fulfillment which cannot be completely explained by those
symbols called words. Their meanings can only be articulated
by the inaudible language of the heart." - Martin Luther King Jr.

Guitar alone at home

A song remains unsung, outliving all sermons in the memory.

Smile is natural beauty.

“Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that

person, a beautiful thing." - Mother Teresa

Institute of Foreign Languages (IFL)

It is not coincident that there are two ponds and a "naga" bridge at IFL. These were designed based on certain norms and beliefs. As seen, traditionally, Khmer people adorned their buildings by surrounding them with ponds and bridges decorated with dragon heads. These ancient styles of campus represent calmness, coolness, and happiness.

"The discovery of song and the creation of musical instruments both owed their

origin to a human impulse which lies much deeper than conscious intention:

the need for rhythm in life… the need is a deep one, transcending thought,

and disregarded at our peril." - Richard Baker

"People prefer liberalism to realism in their diary grind, but the point is that there

are transaction cost approaches inherent in both theories." - Chansok

I took and edited this photo when I was 20. Looking back, I am quite different.

No matter what have happened, my memory always keeps me young. :)

An intensive study tour in Independence Palace in 2011, Saigon, Vietnam

"On April 30th 1975, at 15:30, President Minh made this statement on a Radio Broadcast: "I declare the Saigon government...completely dissolved at all levels." The city of Saigon had officially fallen. The Vietnam War was finally over. The city was thereby renamed Ho Chi Minh City, after North Vietnam's source of inspiration, their Communist leader. The Fall of Saigon was a very important event because it marked not only the end of the Vietnam War, but the beginning of the formal reunification of Vietnam under Communist Rule. This tumultuous war had finally come to an end, and the macabre scene in Vietnam was at its close, at least for the most part." Click here to read a short history of reunification of Vietnam in 1975.

Reunification Palace (in Vietnamese, Dinh Thống Nhất) formerly known as Independence Palace (Dinh Độc Lập), built on the site of the former Norodom Palace, is a landmark in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It was designed by architect Ngô Viết Thụ and was the home and workplace of the President of South Vietnam during the Vietnam War. It was the site of the end of the Vietnam War during the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, when a North Vietnamese Army tank crashed through its gates.

Night market at Da Lat (in Vietnamese, Đà Lạt) which is the capital of Lam Dong province in Vietnam. The city is located 1,500 m (4,900 ft) above sea level on the Langbiang Plateau in the southern parts of the Central Highlands (in Vietnamese, Tây Nguyên). In Vietnam, Da Lat is a popular tourist destination (VN Diary News). The weather is cold there.

"Angkor Wat is perhaps the greatest of Man's essays in rectangular architecture

that has yet been brought to life." - Arnold Joseph Toynbee, East West.

A linga or a lingam "(លិង្គ:) is a very complex symbol of Hinduism (Hindu religion). It is associated with Shiva, one of the three main Gods of the Hinduism. The Hindu scriptures say that a "linga" represents energy and strength. In almost all the temples of Shiva, Shiva is shown in the form of a linga. The "linga" picture above was taken inside Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia.

The style of windows of Angkor reflects the greatness of Khmer

architecture during that time.

The Terrace of the Elephants (in Khmer, ព្រះលានជល់ដំរី) is part of the walled city of Angkor Thom, a ruined temple complex in Cambodia. The terrace was used by the king Jayavarman VII as a platform from which to view his victorious returning army. It was attached to the palace of Phimeanakas (in Khmer, ប្រាសាទភិមានអាកាស), of which only a few ruins remain. Most of the original structure was made of organic material and has long since disappeared. Most of what remains are the foundation platforms of the complex. The terrace is named for the carvings of elephants on its eastern face.