Siamese Life Along the River in the Early Days

An atmosphere of calm is evoked as one experiences the ebb and flow of everyday life in within the capital of Bangkok

monks at temples which date back to the early Rattanakosin and late Ayutthaya periods

Tamnak Thong at Wat Sai, an Ayutthaya-era temple.

According to local lore, this wooden pavilion, once covered in golden detailing, was built by Phrachao Sua, an Ayutthayan king. The local community believe it to have been used as a rest house for the monarch.

and the daily activity of people living alongside the Chao Phraya River.

This is an act of intermission, a period of stillness before change and movement within the country become more pronounced.