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Famous for its heavenly beaches, Thailand offers plenty of other surprises. Philippe Gougler takes us off the beaten track to discover a country with an extravagant nature, to meet inhabitants proud of their culture and heritage strongly influenced by successive royal dynasties. During his meetings, Philippe Gougler makes us discover Bangkok, a gigantic capital, modern and traditional at the same time. Then in the north of the country, it is with a family of the Karen ethnic group that he takes us on an unusual hunt: the capture of crickets that will end up in fricassee, a local gastronomic specialty! In a temple not far from there, monks and faithful initiate us into an unusual ceremony: the "cleansing of karma". The reports emphasize the beauty of the landscapes and the commitment of the inhabitants. A bird enthusiast crisscrosses the country and its many islands, in search of rare species. The inhabitants of Khao Sok National Park proudly reveal this natural treasure, one of the most extraordinary and wild places in Thailand. In the khlongs, peaceful canals in the heart of Bangkok, life goes by along the water, sheltered from the frenzy of the capital. In this country where the elephant is the emblem of royalty, a very committed woman fights to improve the living conditions of the pachyderms. Finally in Chiang Mai, we witness a dazzling spectacle: the largest lantern release in all of Asia. reports: the bird lady by Corinne Glowacki/Laurent Desvaux 24 hours in the khlongs by Corinne Glowacki/Laurent Desvaux the Robinsons of Khao Sok by Bertrand Edel/Nicolas Vrignon the mother of the elephants by Bertrand Edel/Nicolas Vrignon the lantern festival by Bertrand Edel/Nicolas Vrignon © France 3 - 2016 http://www.france3.fr/emissions/faut-... / emission.fautpasrever #FautPasRever / fautpasreverfrance3