Hi guys, I'm leaving for bangkok next week. I have approx two days to shoot. Any suggestion on how I can maximize my time there?

Syempre I'd like to shoot what's unique and maybe exotic about the place. Having a good feel of what bangkok is about would be good too =)

Will appreciate your inputs :)

The Temple of Dawn- Wat Arun. Time it at either sunrise or sunset.

The Floating Market- a drive away from the main city but worth it. You need to catch it in the morning at around 6am so that means a 3 am wakeup call if you want to make it.

For street photography- almost everywhere. But how about the red light district such as Patpong or Soi Cowboy?

I could go on and on but others here can give their insights too.

Cross you fingers Manny Librodo picks up on this thread. :D

Thanks Nick! I'll keep them in mind..

Paging Manny "the Man" Librodo =)..fingers crossed =)

I'm going to be in Bangkok from December 31 to January 4 and I wanted to ask for your opinions (on top of what has already been mentioned) on what to shoot and places to go to for photo-ops while I'm there :)

Thanks!

I'm going to be in Bangkok from December 31 to January 4 and I wanted to ask for your opinions (on top of what has already been mentioned) on what to shoot and places to go to for photo-ops while I'm there :)

Thanks!


check this out bro. http://www.siampinoy.com/forum2/index.php?board=11.0

take the ayuthayya river cruise, almost 10 hours tour of three temple site and a river cruise with buffet. not bad.

I agree with shooting the Floating Market, kuya. It's just so much fun to be there and you get to see one of Thailand's oldest activities, plus the attitude that they put to merchandising. I tell you it's worth it. O kaya naman po the Bangkok Flea market itself. That one close to the First House hotel. You will not believe it's Thailand because there's just aloottt of different races there esp this season. O kaya punta ka sa Pattaya island if youre after the nature and sexy girls. Ingat kalang kasi minsan yun akala mong sexy girls, TRANSVESTITE pala. Nakawin pa ang camera mo. O kaya naman kung buddha buddha ang type mo, sa mga day tours nila if you can join one, you will surely bump into this hugggeeee buddha in the city na singlaki ng building. I just forgot the name eh. Pero it's a nice location to shoot, it conveys so much about Thailand's culture.

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Oh god Im so madaldal na ... sama mo 'ko, taga buhat ng camera bag mo hehehe... enjoy the trip!

Hi guys, I'm leaving for bangkok next week. I have approx two days to shoot. Any suggestion on how I can maximize my time there?

Syempre I'd like to shoot what's unique and maybe exotic about the place. Having a good feel of what bangkok is about would be good too =)

Will appreciate your inputs :)

Hi John and Paolo! are you going to stay in the hotel? if so get a tourist guide with you provided or arrange by the hotel concierge and let them know that you are interested on taking photos of historical places... (Brochures are available on the desk) try to go also in one place where the largest position of Budha temple is... that is in one of the temple near the UN embassy, I forgot the name of that place... don't waste ur time going to Ruby diamond show factory.. for sure they will offer u to go there ignore it, instead go to safari.


Safety TIPS:
*be carefull on walking around Prong-Pong streets.
*Make sure you're camera is on your neck strap always.
*Avoid changing lenses try to use wide or telephoto lens.
*Avoid talking to strangers as much as you can, stay with your guide.
*just in case you pass by on one of the park do not leave ur bag unattended their are some trained monkeys to quickly grab ur bag.:Grin: (Not a joke CTE)

For shopping:
*go to MBK for cheap shopping.
*Food the best kahit saan !!

****Give tips to your T-guide not more than 500-BAT.

I think that's it!!

Enjoy ur Trip & dont forget to share your photos with us!!

Cheers!!:)

Just got our itinerary :) These are what we'll be hitting:

- Damnoen Saduak floating market
- Rose Garden
- Central World
- Pattaya beach
- Coral Island
- Nong Nuch Garden
- Sunflower field
- Ayudhya Province (temple visit)
- The Grand Palace
- The Royal Temple Wat Phra Kaew

floating market and Kanchanaburi, Bridge oVer River Kwai

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The floating market is a must. So much to photograph there. Quite overwhelming. Assign yourself an "assignment" to make your shots less "snapshot-ish".

Here are sample shots from my brother's gallery.

http://www.pbase.com/josel/colours

It's quite funny but I haven't explored Bangkok much. Guess the Grand Palace is also good....but so much tourist.

What excatly do you wanna shoot. Portraits? You can go to our school....oopppsss....wala nang klase pala by then.

When are you gonna be here?

Just got our itinerary :) These are what we'll be hitting:

- Damnoen Saduak floating market
- Rose Garden
- Central World
- Pattaya beach
- Coral Island
- Nong Nuch Garden
- Sunflower field
- Ayudhya Province (temple visit)
- The Grand Palace
- The Royal Temple Wat Phra Kaew

There are many places to shoot!. Here are some of those...

Go and dine in Baiyoke Tower, go up in viewing deck then shoot Bangkok at night..make sure you have fast lens. the tower is revolving.

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then drive 1.5 hrs going to Ancient city (Photographers haven) where you meet lots of photogs. Ancient city is like Nayong Pilipino but its bigger and many places to see.

Sample shot here. Taken at a top of the cliff overlooking the giant sleeping buddha.

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there is a nice photo store in MBK Mall I think it's calle Photo thailand....the photogrpahy is better in the North...Changrai or Changmai more of the countryside and better temples. But if your stay is short try the Chao Praya river cruise...get off at the golden palace...tama ba yun??? basta its the royal palace i guess....

The floating market is a must. So much to photograph there. Quite overwhelming. Assign yourself an "assignment" to make your shots less "snapshot-ish".

Here are sample shots from my brother's gallery.

http://www.pbase.com/josel/colours

It's quite funny but I haven't explored Bangkok much. Guess the Grand Palace is also good....but so much tourist.

What excatly do you wanna shoot. Portraits? You can go to our school....oopppsss....wala nang klase pala by then.

When are you gonna be here?
Ayun Grand Palace....Try taking the river ferry...it's more scenic

Oh, slightly OT: Are there any camera/photography stores that you would recommend checking out in Bangkok?

Oh, slightly OT: Are there any camera/photography stores that you would recommend checking out in Bangkok?

oh that... guess you could hook up with peeps from Siampinoy.com to help you. They might even take you to the shops and do the bargaining for you.

check out http://www.siampinoy.com/forum2/index.php?topic=19.0

each time i go to bangkok i make it a point to watch the muay fights at lumpinee, i've been there 3x and shot it once and will definitely shoot again when i go back

better bring your tripod, the shopping malls here are filled with festive and colorful lights for the holidays.

for the camera shop, you can visit: http://www.fotofile.net (http://www.fotofile.net/)

if you know Panthip plaza, then you better go. Theres a shop named Laox. They have cheaper goods.

if you know Panthip plaza, then you better go. Theres a shop named Laox. They have cheaper goods.

Do they accept bank cards?

If you want captures of temples, pagodas, monks and elephants and the country sides try visiting Nothern Thailand, Chiang Mai or Chaing Rai