Bangkok is famous for its horrible traffic. It seems to have improved with the advent of the SkyTrain and the subway, but traveling on the streets needs extra time. |
These pictures were taken on a Saturday morning when there might an expectation of less traffic because of the businesses closed on Saturdays and the kids not going to school. |
This man works above all the traffic. There are so many wires on the poles he doesn't even need a ladder but just sits directly on the mass of wires! |
Out near the Maryknoll office, in the section along the river near Wat Yannawa, the traffic thins out somewhat and the cars and taxis give way to more motorcycles and tuk-tuks. |
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Outside a girls' school near BNH Hospital, a street vendor has all sorts of little toys and photographs that appeal to the young girls. |
This woman is selling flowers cut and arranged for offerings in Buddhist ceremonies. |
This woman on a main street has a greater assortment of the flowers used to garland statues and to lay on shrines. |
On the corner of this alley, the emphasis switches from flowers to food, Thai fast food to eat on the run. |