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About Mike

A recently retired "Baby Boomer" , looking forward to having more time for my photography and travel.

Belated congratulations

Just a quick post to congratulate Richard and Sophie from Morgan Safari on their arrival in London. I met these two when we were camped next to each other on a beach in Western Australia, when they were nearing the … Continue reading

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“Smoke on the water, a fire in the sky …..”

So, how was your New Years Eve ? I had a relatively quiet night, with a couple of cans of bia Singh (Singha beer) down at the river while waiting for the fireworks display, and a couple more at my … Continue reading

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Bangkok’s amateur models

A few days ago, in a post about the festive season lights here in Bangkok I mentioned that there were several girls dressed up in “Christmassy” outfits and posing for the photographers. They might have come with one guy, friend, … Continue reading

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Santa, armed and dangerous !

Only in Bangkok ! I don’t know if this is a reflection on the current political climate here in Bangkok, or just a complete lack of understanding of Santa Claus ? He seems to have an admirer though !

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Joy to the world

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As Thailand is a Buddhist country, they do not really celebrate Christmas and the main holiday is New Year. So Christmas Day is just another working day here, but there will be 2 public holidays for New Years Eve, plus … Continue reading

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Thai protesters viewpoint in English

For anybody who is interested in the politics of the current protests this lady gave a speech in English at the main protest stage ( and later got a Molotov Cocktail thrown at her house)

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