Black and White Bangkok Street Photography - Christopher Ryan Photography

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.

shirtless boy playing table tennis — Boy playing table tennis in park under the freeway.

children skinny dipping — Kids skinny dipping near Golden Mount.

barefoot boy on an old truck — Boy on an old truck at Wat Werurachin

barefoot thai children — Kids playing on the streets near Thai Japan Stadium.

thai girls in slum — Girls playing in the slums of Din Daeng.

young shirtless boy on boardwalk. vintage style black and white. — Playful boy in the slums of Din Daeng.

shirtless teen boy — Shirtless teenage boy in slum area of Din Daeng.

young boys playing in bangkok. — Boys playing on a neighbor’s porch.

buddhist monk in bangkok at wat intharam — A monk at Wat Intharam.

a wet shirtless boy with bike and fishing pole. — A boy on Klong (canal) Bangkok Yai.

Boy in underwear swimming and playing. — Boys in their underwear swimming in the canals are a common site.

barefoot boy on a long-tail boat in Bangkok. — Grandson of the long-tail boat captain of the boat I generally use.

Muslim family in bangkok on railway train platform. — Muslim family just returning from a train trip at Wongwian Yai Railway Station.

Thai kids in school uniform drinking shakes. — Kids in uniforms at a fruit shake shop in Ratchathewi area.

shirtless muay thai fighter boy. — Young Muay Thai fighter.

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