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.
Boy playing table tennis in park under the freeway.
Kids skinny dipping near Golden Mount.
Boy on an old truck at Wat Werurachin
Kids playing on the streets near Thai Japan Stadium.
Girls playing in the slums of Din Daeng.
Playful boy in the slums of Din Daeng.
Shirtless teenage boy in slum area of Din Daeng.
Boys playing on a neighbor’s porch.
A monk at Wat Intharam.
A boy on Klong (canal) Bangkok Yai.
Boys in their underwear swimming in the canals are a common site.
Grandson of the long-tail boat captain of the boat I generally use.
Muslim family just returning from a train trip at Wongwian Yai Railway Station.
Kids in uniforms at a fruit shake shop in Ratchathewi area.
Young Muay Thai fighter.