Siam Square & Phaya Thai Road

Looking South from the Rama I and Phayathai Intersection at Siam Square to where Si Phraya Intersects with Rama IV.

This is quite a popular tourist spot in Bangkok. The sky bridge where this was taken from connects MBK, Bangkok Art & Cultural Centre, Siam Discovery, Siam Center, Siam Paragon and other major malls together.

This photo was taken without a tripod.

Charlie the Cat

The following is a series of portraits I took of Charlie the Cat.



He was plucked from the litter before he could even open his eyes.



Our neighborhood is filled with several different feral cat populations who are often preyed upon by pythons and other large reptiles which inhabit Southeast Asia.



 I have several friends who have witnessed their pet cats eaten by Burmese Pythons.



Charlie is unaware of such things.



Or is he?

Twas the Night Before Christmas

A couple of my wife's friends stopped by on Christmas Eve for a little holiday cheer.



My wife's friend (above) owns her own beauty salon in the same mall where my wife has her business.



Christmas in Asia just is not the same as it is in the west despite the many Thais who celebrate.



Merry Christmas

My "Good Luck" Khao Manee Cat

Our "Diamond Eye" Khao Manee Cat

He has one blue eye and one green eye.

‎12/08/2010

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12/08/2010
Originally uploaded by Michael LaPalme

Central World - เซ็นทรัลเวิลด์

Central World
Originally uploaded by Michael LaPalme

Recently re-opened after sections were torched to the ground during the mini civil war last April and May. This atrium survived relatively unscathed. Little except charred ashes and a gaping hole were left. 
The following image was inspired by the work of M.C. Escher and utilizes the "Droste Effect". It was created using the Mathmap plugin for The Gimp.  This image is part of my Bangkok Print Gallery.


More information can be found here: Applying mathematics to Escher's Print Gallery

Bang Phlat, Bangkok

Bang Phlat, Bangkok
Originally uploaded by Michael LaPalme

Just over the Krung Thon Bridge over the Chao Phraya River lies the district of Bangkok known as Bang Phlat.

There are countless vantage points such as this all over Bangkok and the greater BMA. I don't think I will ever come close to exploring them all in my lifetime.

I believe I had come here this evening in hopes of a dramatic sky but due to heavy clouds it was not to be. I was actually ordered by police to collect my camera gear and get off the bridge due to a royal convey scheduled to pass this point.

Click through the photo on the right to see where this place is located on a map.