The many faces of Bangkok

A stroll through Bangkok’s streets, capturing the smiles, scowls, and everything in between.

The many faces of Bangkok

Bangkok’s streets are alive in a way that defies reason. From the packed alleys of Pratunam’s clothing stalls to the knockoff Viagra carts lining lower Sukhumvit, to the endless noodle stalls steaming on every soi, there’s no such thing as quiet here. Day or night, the city moves, frantic, relentless, and loud.

You’re never alone in Bangkok. The streets are crowded with vendors, hustlers, and commuters, each with a story etched into their face. Some smile, some scowl, and some barely acknowledge the chaos around them.

A portrait of an elderly street vendor in Bangkok, wearing a striped shirt and cap, standing beside a folded blue umbrella.
A Bangkok tuk-tuk driver looking into the rearview mirror with a confident gaze, as the city streets blur in the background.
A Bangkok market vendor stands in front of a display of denim jeans, looking pensive as he waits for customers.
A Bangkok tuk-tuk driver leans against his vibrant pink vehicle, appearing deep in thought amid the bustling city traffic.
A security officer in Bangkok, wearing a uniform and sunglasses, standing near a glass building with reflections of the city skyline.
A black-and-white image of a Buddhist monk in a Bangkok street market, speaking through a megaphone with a determined expression.
A Bangkok street worker in a cowboy hat and checkered shirt, gripping a bamboo structure while gazing off into the distance.
A street food vendor in Bangkok, wearing a colorful shirt and apron, preparing a bowl of steaming noodles in a busy eatery.
A woman leaning out of a window on a Bangkok public bus, gazing outside with a contemplative expression.
A Bangkok street vendor holding a large display of live fish in plastic bags, smiling as he navigates through a crowded market.