รอยยิ้ม

My wife's friend and her aunt stopped by the house for a visit. Her aunt (below) was visiting from her home in France.

I was very surprised to hear that this lady was almost 50 years old.


At first I thought she may have been younger than myself.


Shot in my living room with a couple of small strobe lights.

The Everyday People of Phichai Road

Tuk Tuk


Family members together on a motorbike


Unsecured infants on the backs of motorcycles are a common sight.


Only the adults wear helmets on this particular journey.


The four way Phichai intersection is where it intersects with Nakorn Chaisi road in between the Ratchawat and Sriyan Markets. 

Asia Pacific Regional ICAPS Forum 2011 (Microsoft)

Microsoft - Independent Consultants and Advisors in the Public Sector
March 30 & 31, 2011 - Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Microsoft - Independent Consultants and Advisors in the Public Sector

March 30 & 31, 2011 - Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Microsoft - Independent Consultants and Advisors in the Public Sector

March 30 & 31, 2011 - Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Microsoft - Independent Consultants and Advisors in the Public Sector

March 30 & 31, 2011 - Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Microsoft - Independent Consultants and Advisors in the Public Sector

March 30 & 31, 2011 - Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Microsoft - Independent Consultants and Advisors in the Public Sector

March 30 & 31, 2011 - Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Microsoft - Independent Consultants and Advisors in the Public Sector

March 30 & 31, 2011 - Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Microsoft - Independent Consultants and Advisors in the Public Sector

March 30 & 31, 2011 - Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Microsoft - Independent Consultants and Advisors in the Public Sector

March 30 & 31, 2011 - Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Microsoft - Independent Consultants and Advisors in the Public Sector

March 30 & 31, 2011 - Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Microsoft - Independent Consultants and Advisors in the Public Sector

March 30 & 31, 2011 - Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Microsoft - Independent Consultants and Advisors in the Public Sector

March 30 & 31, 2011 - Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Microsoft - Independent Consultants and Advisors in the Private Sector
March 30 & 31, 2011 - Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Microsoft - Independent Consultants and Advisors in the Public Sector

March 30 & 31, 2011 - Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Microsoft - Independent Consultants and Advisors in the Public Sector

March 30 & 31, 2011 - Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Microsoft - Independent Consultants and Advisors in the Public Sector

March 30 & 31, 2011 - Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Wai Khru Day at Wat Bang Phra 2011 (Tattoo Festival)

The annual Wai Khru (Pay Respect to Teacher) ceremony at Wat Bang Phra is held for the blessing and renewal of the power of the attendees’ tattoos.



Many of those who attend actually become possessed by the spirit of the animals they have personified on their bodies.



Thousands of people come to pray and watch the morning's events.



The newly possessed rush the stage and are calmed by a team of body snatchers.



Khong Khuen / Animal Spirit Possession



Spirituality and superstition run skin deep



Sak Yant tattoos are a derivative from Hindu, Brahman, Animist and Buddhist traditions.



Monks peer at the madness from within one of the inner temple walls.



Senior monks leading thousands in prayers



The temple grounds are quite difficult to explore due to the insanely large crowds.



After the morning's activities and blessings everyone suddenly disperses.

Duncan

UDD "Red Shirts" gather to mark anniversary of protest

Democracy Monument


Ratchadamnoen Avenue just north of the Kok Wua intersection


Red Shirt leaders on the main stage before Thaksin's phone in.



The riot police did not look happy to see so many people.



Sea of Red

In memoriam of Tura Satana

Pussy & The Learjets

xx Pussy & The Learjets xx

Your chance to catch their live show, before they go on their first tour outside of Thailand.

With a new song, "The Jet Cat Blues", new energy (purchased from a stranger in a dark soi) and a new venue: Chez Lodin; [not (as previously announced) nospace RCA].

xx The Klongriders xx

Will warm up for their album launch party, which is allegedly happening very soon.

xx Banyaguard xx

Will open the night around 21 h.

Chez Lodin

19 Prachathipatai Rd. (after Saphan Wanchaat)

Bangkok, Thailand