Quang Ender, currently lives and works in Hue. Although he is an office worker, his job is quite flexible. Being an introvert and passionate about photography, his life mostly revolves around pictures even though he is not a real photographer.
"Everyday photos are also my main style because perhaps: People are ecstatic before the glitz, fascinated by the glossiness, but only shed tears before the simplicity from the bottom of their hearts," Quang Ender said.
Through Quang Ender's lens, Bangkok streets appear so peaceful during his walking moments.
Tuk tuk - a unique feature of Thailand
On his recent trip to Bangkok, during spontaneous moments while walking, Quang Ender took a series of photos mainly in China Town, The Artist's House near Bang Phai MRT and some other places he "can't even remember where they are".
The photos were taken by Quang Ender during a trip that lasted only 4 days. Normally, he does not have a very specific plan for the trip, other than booking a hotel room and plane tickets in advance.
Towering high-rise buildings
"For me, happiness is not the destination but the journey we take. Every moment has its own beauty," Quang Ender shared with Travellive.
Many young people who come to Bangkok often visit shopping malls, and when they return home, they all carry their bags. For Quang Ender, he only has a backpack with 3 sets of clothes and a camera. He often invests in life experiences rather than material things. Therefore, walking on the streets is a way for him to observe, listen and understand more about life in each strange place.
At the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA BANGKOK)
Quang Ender said: "After all, experience depends on each person's worldview, every experience is valuable and there is no common denominator for all."
"This is my second time back to Bangkok after 3 years of the Covid-19 pandemic. Last time I went alone during the uncertain days of my youth. At that time, I didn't have the means to buy a camera, so I was very frustrated and could only take temporary photos with my old phone. So this time I decided to go really slowly and take a lot of photos even though the camera I was using was almost 10 years old," he said.
River region in Thailand
According to Quang Ender, his impression of the streets in Bangkok is very orderly, not clinging to tourists, modern public transportation. People have the habit of lining up neatly when getting on the subway or drivers often proactively give way to pedestrians, although sometimes their speed of movement is relatively fast.
Thai street food is also one of the experiences not to be missed.
Bangkok street food in particular and Thai food in general are often greasy, feeling a bit hot in the high temperature due to sunlight radiating from the concrete. In addition, fine dust is something Quang Ender does not like in big cities in general, not just Bangkok. Therefore, he often walks on the street in the early morning or late afternoon, and at noon he sits in restaurants, cafes... to temporarily escape the hot temperature.
Bangkok streets but very similar to Vietnam
Street chess
Quang Ender added: "If people ask, should I go to Bangkok or not? My answer would be: Why not? I remember most every time I sit on the subway, the loudspeaker announces the next destination in Thai and English: Next station (next station is). So where will your next station be?".
A residential area of Bangkok people
