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Many thanks for the comments and votes on my previous upload – and special thanks to sergedlm, who gave me a User Award for the Long Neck Karen image.
This is another series depicting different facets of everyday life in Bangkok.
1. Here a lady has been very busy shopping in the wholesale clothing area of Pratunam and is calling for her husband to come and collect her. The guy sitting behind is a taxi driver; she didn’t want him but it wasn’t too long before he had a fare.
2. Taken around lunchtime from a bridge near the Erewan Shrine, this street vendor was doing a fine trade with his barbecued snacks.
3. A young Thai man keeps fit jogging in Chatuchak Park; the temperature was over 30C and the humidity was high, but he kept going!
4. This mobile drink stall always does a good trade in the back-packer haven of Khao San Road. Love that sign!
5. I spotted this guy taking a nap when we were exploring the area of Bangkok known as Din Daeng. We did not see another Occidental face in over two hours – the locals were inquisitive as to our presence, but were also welcoming and friendly.
6. An old lady accompanied by her dog hawks her towels around on a trolley in Bangsri Meuang, on the opposite side of the Chao Praya river from Nonthaburi.
7. This is Li, a young Akha girl who we have befriended over the years, Li and other members of the Akha hill tribe sell their handicrafts in and around Khao San Road. Whenever she sees us, Li rushes up and gives us both a hug and a kiss, much to the incredulity of passers-by!
8. Two Buddhist monks share a joke as they wait for the river boat at Tha Tien.
9. Thai people love to take a family picnic and relax in public parks at the weekend. Here at Chatuchak Park two tourists have joined in.
10. A young mum and her son have spotted dad returning – love their expressions! Taken in Soi 8, leading off Sukhumvit Road.
11. Three young girls wait for a tuk-tuk just outside the bustling market area in Wang Lang.
12. This young lady is in contemplative mood as she relaxes beside an artificial lake in Chatuchak Park.
13. A park bench is the perfect place for a quick snooze – captured in a public park near Pra Sumen Fort on the banks of the Chao Praya River.
14. A street vendor squats by the roadside and prepares a food order – taken in a small side street near Chinatown.
15. This young schoolgirl must have had a hard day – she fell asleep on the crowded, rocking express boat, but she must have had an inbuilt alarm clock because she was wide awake when the boat came to the stop that she wanted.
16. A young lady has her hair braided in Khao San Road, she was thrilled when I showed her the photograph!
This is likely to be my last upload of the year as we are taking a short trip to the Rhine Valley in a few days and then spending Christmas with family in Devon. Early in January we are heading back to Thailand for a while and although I will look in on the site from time to time, it is unlikely that I will upload any images from there. Will begin posting again after our return.
Tricia and I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and successful 2009.
| Camera: | Fuji 9500 / S100fs |
| Lens: | 28-300 / 400 |
| Recording media: | JPEG (digital) |
| Title: | Aspects of Bangkok |
| Username: | 
AlanBW |
| Uploaded: | 8 Dec 2008 - 11:19 AM |
| Tags: | Bangkok, Candid, People, Photo journalism, Portraits / people, Street photography, Thailand, Travel |
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Comments
Wonderful series all good shots great candid. WILL
So many stand alone shots Alan, no 15 reminded me of myself, (tend to nod-off a bit 
) preference for no 12, the girl looks deep in thought,lovely scene, I wonder what Buddhist monks laugh at?, great catch, all fine images, Adrian
Super shots Alan. 4, 13, 15 stand out for me but I enjoyed all. Excellent.
Dennis
Amazing series of shots .Your candid shots are outstanding..
Hope you and Tricia have a wonderful Merry Christmas and that your trip will be safe... Happy New Year as well...
Thank you for all your continued support.
Again another amazing set of images capturing the life of these people, so detailed and each shot is packed with things for the viewer to see and lol that sign with the drink seller is a classic, lovely colours throughout all the images too so vibrant and sharp. Look forward to seeing the next upload.
Quote: 4th picture I like the writing on the side of the drinks vendor
6th picture she is one old lady, Fantastic picture
8th picture I really like the colours in the head dress
Alan you have a fantastic montage of pictures here lovely job mate
hope you both have a good break and a very happy Christmas and happy new year
A splendid series of shots showing people going about their everyday business in Thailand, i've enjoyed viewing them all. Merry Christmas to you and Tricia and best wishes for 2009, Ed
Another superb set here Alan, a pleasure to view,
Geoff.
A great set Al', 1-12-15 for me. All very nice shots though.
John
Another brilliant set of every day life in Bangkok, makes me want to go back there. I like to read your comments on each photo, they put the photos into context, not that they don't tell a story in their own right. Well done.
You also have a lovely Christmas and a fantastic time in Germany and then Thailand - you lucky things.
Best Wishes
Tracey
Hi Alan, have just been able to catch up with your latest uploads. All are fantastic, I love to see the Bangkok scenes. Hope you are all well.
Ruth
Sorry Alan, I have a really slow connection and haven't been online much recently anyway, so I have a lot of catching up to do and don't have time to look at all 16 shots (would take all day on this connection).
If the first shot is anything to go by, the series will be excellent and perhaps when I have more time I'll come back and look at all of them.
Thanks for your c&c on my 'Bermuda Triangle' shot, much appreciated.
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What a wonderful collection of candid shots. A delightful insight into everyday life
Helen
You have such talent. What a wonderful array of images. Love V4 just for the sign. V6 is one of my favourites for the composition and rusty old cart. V12 is a beauty, so relaxing. V13 is my absolute favourite, the man who has nodded off, and his reflection in the puddle. V14 is another favourite. I feel that you have taken me on your journey.
It looks as if the people in #9 have been inbibing from the vendor in #4, another great selection of inages from faraway places I feel there is a bit more optimism in this collection I particularly like #14 & #16
Susan
Wow - what a stunning set of street life shots. Great stuff.
Bruce
16 Great shots of the street life Alan....13 & 15 are superb...
Don
Great photo reportage about life in the streets of Bangkock.
Johanna
Great set & so interesting, I know at this time of year I feel exactly like no 16!!
Linda
Hi Alan
I guess your pictures and the descriptions tell us quite enough about the country and its inhabitances.
Thank you and
Cheers
GR
Wow that's some collection Alan, all beauties of course, love the bags in ver 1 but adore version 13 with the reflection.
Richard
a great set of images Alan, I think V 14 is my favourite, would love to compare myself with Li in V7, but probably more like V6
Chris.
This is another fabulous set of candid images Alan, you really should print all of your work in a book, I am sure it would be a big seller.
I particularly love the old lady in V6.
Many thanks for all your support on my gallery which is most welcome.
Have a very Happy Christmas and New Year if I don't get back before then.
All the best
Derek
As always Alan, excellent candid photography covered by insightful narative. A very Merry Xmas to you both.
Graham
Wishing you and yours a great Christmas and New Year Alan, thanks for all your comments over the year, Adrian
Thanks for sharing all the excellent candids from your part of the world with us throughout the year, always a pleasure to view and always interesting narratives to go with them. A great insight into a very different and fascinating culture.
A merry Christmas & A happy New Year to you and Tricia.
Kind regards
Fran
Yet another well observed candid Alan, well done !.....Joe
Excellent series.
Happy Christmas.
Thanks for your comments and votes.
Ernie
Merry Christmas to you and your family Alan.All the best for 09.
Tom.
enjoyable to view...I liked version 2, 4, 6, 13, and 15 the best...
Hello Alan,
may I wish you and your family a happy New Year and all the best for 2009. Once again thank you for your support during my 1st year on EPZ,
Regards,
Geoff.
Happy New Year Alan to you and your good lady.All the very best.
Tom.
Wow - quality and quantity! Pleased to be number 200.
No. 13 is a particularly good photograph imo. No. 15 is very interesting and begs the question of what is going on here (I thought it might have been far more dramatic until I read your description). I also like the one of the two monks talking - they look really relaxed. John
very nice captures of every day life in the city. well done. wishing you safe travels. thanks for stopping by my gallery. Tina
A fantastic set of images depicting every day life. I was impressed with every one of them. Good luck on your travels Alan.
Val
amazing Alan, so much work and so well done, fantastic!
13 for me but ehy were all gret
HNY
Anne
Some truly exceptional images here Alan - very interesting.
x Carol x
Alan,
What an amazing series. I love the shots and especially your usual, informative comments.
By the way -- Sue and I got together with Judith in Surfers Paradise, Australia. We had a great time over coffee with Judith and Charlotte.
I find it fascinating that people who only know each other through ePz are getting together around the world.
-=\Walter
I love the composition of this, the position of the bags, and the lines of each bag too. Tip top.
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