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who says you have to be a young radical to protest ?

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Mike

A montage of some of Bangkok’s older “radicals ” at the anti government protest today : I loved the 2 ladies in their wheelchairs, in the back of a pickup, but they were a bit shy ….not so for the … Continue reading →

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Occupy Bangkok

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Mike

As you may be aware, there have been anti-government/anti-corruption protests here in Bangkok for some time now and over the last few days they have intensified, to the point where the protesters have taken over several government offices and ministries, … Continue reading →

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More Cosplay photos

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Mike

Just a slideshow of some more photos from the cosplay last weekend :

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What big blue eyes you have ….

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Mike

Nikon D800 + 85mm f1.8 = this : Actually, they would n’t really be blue as I’m sure she is wearing coloured contacts because this is a 1:1 crop of a photo taken at a cosplay event in Bangkok, so … Continue reading →

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The Golden Mount

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Mike

Yesterday I had to go over the other side of town, and thought I might try and get some photos of the Loy Kratong temple fair at Wat Saket while over that way. The fair was a waste of time … Continue reading →

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Then and now, and a colour divide

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Mike

A few days ago I came across a Facebook page, 77PPP, which has lots of old photos and postcards of Thailand from the 1920s onwards. (there are 77 provinces in Thailand, so I guess it is 77 Provinces Photos and … Continue reading →

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