Bangkok Taxi

BANGKOK FROM A BRIDGE

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THIS BIKE'S GOT WINGS

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UP ON THE ROOF

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WALKING ON THE HIGH WIRE

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THE HEADLESS DOG

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HEY OFFICER, YOU'RE A DUMMY !

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A CRAFTY SMOKE .. OR SOMETHING?

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FEET FIRST

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MORNING MIST

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BIRD ON A WIRE

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BANGKOK BUILDINGS

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MONK ON THE STREET

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TOP OF A TEMPLE

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STANDING ROOM ONLY

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APPROACHING STORM

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THE BAG LADY

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GROOVY GRANNY

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TOILET HUMOUR

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COLOURS OF LITTLE INDIA

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LONG LEGS

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BORED ON THE BUS

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BANGKOK SKYLINE

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SANTA ON THE SAX

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THE CANDIDATE AND THE MODEL

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DINO SNACKS

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WALKING ATM

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HOLDING ON TIGHT

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HIGHWAYS AND EVEN HIGHER WAYS

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FOUNTAIN, IN A ROUNDABOUT WAY

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WATCHING THE SUNRISE

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MONK ON THE MOVE

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THAT BRIDGE TOOK SOME BUILDIN'

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HOLD TIGHT !

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, YOUR MAJESTY

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IT'S MORE LIKE AMSTERDAM

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THE SUN SHINES, ON MAKRO

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A CLASSIC BLAST FROM THE PAST

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THE WAIT FOR THE NIGHT BUS

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SETTING UP SHOP

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TRACKS TO INFINITY

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WHERE'S THE BRIDGE?

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ROADSIDE DISTRACTIONS

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FRAMED

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KANCHANABURI DAY TRIP

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PICKING UP THE PIECES

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FROM TAXI TO TUK-TUK

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ON THE RIGHT TRACK

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WINDOW WATCHING

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UNDER THE INFLUENCE

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A BOY AND HIS BALL

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It's quite common to see youngsters playing in the streets of Bangkok, although this how was taken on Sukhumvit, one of the busiest roads in the Thai capital.

FEET LAST

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Tuk-tuks are used to transport all kinds of things in Thailand. I've seen as many as ten people in one, however here one is being used to transport an entire clothes shop, mannequin included.

RIVER OF GOLD

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The Chao Phraya River runs through the heart of Bangkok and provides a spectacular backdrop for many memorable images of the Thai capital.

WHERE'S THE WHIFF?

2008-10-16T12:56:00.002+07:00

This was a lucky shot; the guy waiting to cross Sukhumvit whilst rubbing, blowing or holding his nose. Bangkok doesn't smell, honestly.

ICONS OF THAILAND

2008-10-16T12:53:00.002+07:00

This image, which as you can see really is taken from the back seat of a taxi, contains a number of images that are so typical of Thailand. We have the billboard showing His Majesty the King, the monk, the tuk-tuk and the amulet hanging from the rear view mirror.

HE'S ONE CLEVER DOG

2008-10-14T08:30:00.003+07:00

Who says Bangkok's street dogs are dumb? This guy clearly knows the Highway Code and is waiting for a gap in the traffic before crossing the road.

A MUST-HAVE ACCESSORY

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Every taxi in Bangkok should have one. It's great when you're stuck in traffic although a little disconcerting when the driver pays more attention to the television when then cab is moving.

BANGKOK SUNRISE

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One of Thailand's newspapers had the headline 'Bangkok Bloodbath' yesterday, describing the ongoing political clashes. But even while chaos reigns in some parts, the city still manages to look tranquil and beautiful in the early morning.

BANGKOK STREET FOOD IS THE BEST

2008-10-08T08:53:00.002+07:00

Street food is everywhere in Bangkok, but don't think it's only humans that appreciate what's on offer.

LIONS ON THE LOOSE

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Chinese lion dancers in central Bangkok at 6.15am one morning. I guess they have to parade at this time of day to avoid causing massive traffic jams?

ON THE STREETS

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It's common to see people living on the streets of Bangkok, although for a city with an estimated eight million people it's amazing there aren't more. This guy may actually only be taking a rest but he certainly looks at home.

DELIVERING THE NEWS

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If you have ever wondered how Bangkok people get their news every morning, your need wonder no more. This is just about as technical as the news distribution operation gets.

CLEAN SWEEP

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Bangkok is generally a clean city, and most mornings and evenings an army of cleaners take their lives in their hands and sweep the roads.

BUMPER CARS

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I've not seen too many accidents during my 13 months in Bangkok but signs of bumps and collisions are pretty common. This was taken whilst waiting at traffic lights, so the damage wasn't enough to stop the driver from continuing his journey.

DRESS CODE

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Bangkok people do not care too much about what they wear when going about their daily routine. And why should they, it's not as if someone is going to take their picture and publish it, is it?

THE LAND OF SMILES

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So far I've not been noticed when taking pictures from the back of a Bangkok taxi, although judging by this guys smile he might have seen me.

PATRIOTIC AND PROUD

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Thai people are very patriotic and the national flag is proudly displayed throughout Bangkok.

MORE TYPICAL THAILAND

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Strictly speaking this is not Bangkok. It's the neighbouring province but I wanted to include it because it shows a different side of Thailand that's a mere 30 minutes from the centre of the sprawling metropolis. But no matter where you go you can't escape the power cables!

NO ROOM FOR DOUBT

2007-07-28T16:49:00.000+07:00

Just in case you forget, almost all of the tuk-tuks in Bangkok clearly display their home country on the rear.

AN AMERICAN FEEL

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If you squint is could almost be New York. Bangkok looking North American in the afternoon sunshine.

BANGKOK REFLECTIONS

2007-07-28T08:24:00.000+07:00

You just never know what kind of image you're going to end up with when shooting from a Bangkok taxi. You might have a really good image, and then at the moment you shoot a vehicle comes between you and the subject to create something even better.

READING BY SUNLIGHT

2007-07-28T08:19:00.000+07:00

Catching up on the daily news from Thailand. Who needs electric lights when you have the early morning Bangkok sunshine to read by?

SNOOKER AND ... ?

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I wonder whether snooker is the only thing on offer at this Bangkok bar?

A REMINDER OF THE CRASH

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This building is a reminder of the Asian financial crisis of 1997. It was started but never finished. There are a number of such buildings around Bangkok, although in recent months work has been re-started on some of them.

SPECTACULAR SUNRISE

2007-07-25T08:31:00.000+07:00

Another dramatic sunrise in Bangkok. This was the only one from a series of three have a bridge support in. I'm fast understanding that things like that are an occupational hazard when shooting from the back of a taxi.

IN HONOUR OF THE KING

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Images of His Majesty The King appear throughout Bangkok and all across Thailand. This one, on the side of the TMB Bank building, must be more than 100 feet high.

TRIBUTE TO THE QUEEN

2007-07-25T08:16:00.000+07:00

Her Majesty Queen Sirikit celebrates her birthday on August 12th, and portraits are already appearing around Bangkok in her honour. This one was taken some 20 years ago, and is made more eyecatching by the interesting light fitting.

OUT FOR THE COUNT

2007-07-24T13:38:00.000+07:00

It's a hard life being a minivan driver in central Bangkok, so you can forgive this driver for grabbing some shut-eye between assignments.

TRADERS OF THE NIGHT

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Setting up shop at one of Bangkok's many night markets, which are just as popular with Thai people as they are with tourists.

TOYS R' THEM

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I doubt there's a child in Bangkok who couldn't find something they like at this typically Thai toy shop.

MISTY MONDAY MORNING

2007-07-23T08:11:00.000+07:00

The Bangkok skyline this morning, more grey and misty than recent days. The Chao Phraya River appears in the bottom left of this image.

ARTISTIC VANDALS

2007-07-23T08:08:00.000+07:00

This Bangkok graffiti might have a hidden message, although even if it doesn't it's still very different to most that you'll come across.

OFFICE WITH A VIEW

2007-07-23T08:06:00.001+07:00

I doubt there are any offices in Bangkok with a more spectacular view that those enjoyed by these construction workers.

ON THE MOVE, ON THE MOVE

2007-07-22T14:22:00.000+07:00

Adjusting your cargo at 50mph is not my idea of fun, but it were an Olympic sport then Bangkok people would win gold medals.

BEING WATCHED

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This Bangkok resident is obviously oblivious to the three young females 'watching' him take a sip of his drink whilst resting at a bus shelter.

RAINDROPS ON THE WINDOW

2007-07-20T08:55:00.000+07:00

The modern and ever-changing Bangkok skyline during a rain shower, captured from the comfort of a taxi on the expressway.

MODERN REFLECTIONS

2007-07-20T08:51:00.000+07:00

More reflections, this time of one of Bangkok's geometrical buildings. Although the capital has many old Thai-style buildings it also has its fair share of more modern constructions.

BLOWING IN THE WIND

2007-07-19T08:41:00.000+07:00

Low light photography from a moving vehicle is asking for trouble, but it can produce some amazing images like this Thai flag, flying from a Bangkok bridge.

ENTERPRISING DRIVER

2007-07-19T08:37:00.000+07:00

Bangkok taxi drivers are renowned for trying to make as much money as they can. And who can blame them? This driver even has assorted snacks available for 10 baht.

GREEN FINGERS

2007-07-19T08:33:00.000+07:00

There's no better time than the relative cool of a Bangkok morning to do a little gardening.

BUSINESS ON THE MOVE

2007-07-18T08:12:00.000+07:00

On the way to work. This Thai hawker quite literally takes his business with him every day. He's not alone; you'll see many sights like this on the streets of Bangkok every morning and evening.

A SIMPLE YES OR NO

2007-07-18T08:04:00.000+07:00

There is a referendum in Thailand in mid-August on the new draft constitution. Already posters have started to appear, but given that only Thais can vote I wonder why this in English?

THE GATHERING STORM

2007-07-18T08:02:00.001+07:00

The weather in Bangkok is unpredictable at best although it does make for some interesting images.

BANGKOK BRIDGES

2007-07-18T07:59:00.000+07:00

There are many bridges in Bangkok, as you would expect from a city which is dissected by the Chao Phraya river.

TOWER IN THE RAIN

2007-07-17T08:58:00.001+07:00

I took this image during a downpour last weekend. I've boosted the contrast in Photoshop to create this haunting picture of a Bangkok skyscraper.

OUR CONNECTED WORLD

2007-07-17T08:54:00.000+07:00

A contrast of styles, with the shabby-looking exterior of this home and the modern satellite dish. It's quite common to see dishes on the most run down-looking homes in Bangkok.

WAITING FOR A BUS

2007-07-17T08:52:00.001+07:00

Not quite the kind of passenger you would normally expect to see waiting for a bus in Bangkok.

HITCHIN' A RIDE

2007-07-16T07:06:00.000+07:00

Sights like this are pretty common in Bangkok. Personally I prefer the safety of the inside of the vehicle, but I'm sure it's a great way to dry your hair!

BUY ME, TRY ME

2007-07-16T07:03:00.000+07:00

There's no such thing as subtle advertising in Bangkok, especially along Sukhumvit where this image was taken.

WATCHFUL EYES

2007-07-15T17:30:00.000+07:00

Almost every taxi I have been in has some kind of Buddha image on the dashboard. Sometimes they're facing into the taxi and sometimes they're watching the road ahead.

INFORMAL DINING

2007-07-14T16:50:00.000+07:00

There's no need to dress for breakfast in Bangkok. A pair of shorts and the obligatory flip-flops will suffice at this establishment.