I try to get out and do my own little photo walks as often as possible. I spend hours every month pouring over Google Earth and Google Maps to find areas that look interesting. If I see an area with a lot of walkways, odd shaped bend in a canal, park tucked under a freeway, or anything else that stands out I make plans to go. Rarely do I go to major tourist sites, but when I do plan something like that I always supplement with exploring the surrounding neighborhoods and interacting with locals.
Thai people are amazing. Kids, especially boys, are almost always willing to pose for a photo. What is even more incredible is that they their parents always say thank to me when I am sure I am more thankful to them. Here is a sampling of some of my works on the streets of Bangkok.
![barefoot boy on an old truck](https://christopherryan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/BKK_8841-1024x1024.jpg)
Boy on an old truck at Wat Werurachin
![thai girls in slum](https://christopherryan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/BKK_1192-1024x1024.jpg)
Girls playing in the slums of Din Daeng.
![young shirtless boy on boardwalk. vintage style black and white.](https://christopherryan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/BKK_1229-1024x1024.jpg)
Playful boy in the slums of Din Daeng.
![shirtless teen boy](https://christopherryan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/BKK_1184-1024x1024.jpg)
Shirtless teenage boy in slum area of Din Daeng.
![young boys playing in bangkok.](https://christopherryan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/BKK_1208-1024x1024.jpg)
Boys playing on a neighbor’s porch.
![buddhist monk in bangkok at wat intharam](https://christopherryan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/BKK_8724-1024x1024.jpg)
A monk at Wat Intharam.
![a wet shirtless boy with bike and fishing pole.](https://christopherryan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/BKK_8632-1024x1024.jpg)
A boy on Klong (canal) Bangkok Yai.
![Boy in underwear swimming and playing.](https://christopherryan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/BKK_8640-1024x1024.jpg)
Boys in their underwear swimming in the canals are a common site.
![barefoot boy on a long-tail boat in Bangkok.](https://christopherryan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/BKK_8522-1024x1024.jpg)
Grandson of the long-tail boat captain of the boat I generally use.
![Muslim family in bangkok on railway train platform.](https://christopherryan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/BKK_8768-1024x1024.jpg)
Muslim family just returning from a train trip at Wongwian Yai Railway Station.
![Thai kids in school uniform drinking shakes.](https://christopherryan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/BKK_8986-Edit-1024x1024.jpg)
Kids in uniforms at a fruit shake shop in Ratchathewi area.
![shirtless muay thai fighter boy.](https://christopherryan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/LAO_6279-1024x1024.jpg)
Young Muay Thai fighter.