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Thailand flooding 2011

Michiel — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 07:58:47 +0000

Large areas of Thailand have been flooded in 2011. Flooding was partly caused by long rains, minor floods are common in the raining season in Thailand. Before the raining season started the hydro power dams have not released sufficient water to be able to buffer the rains. Releasing large amounts of water from the dams during the heavy rains have caused the worst floods in Thailand as people can remember.

Photos are taken 31 October 2011, northwest of Bangkok, Nonthaburi province, Sai Noi. I made the trip for an assignment to advice a company about a worst case scenario for electrical power outage during a flood, and how to use the available emergency generators that they had. My experience from my previous career in electrical power distribution systems for large industrial and offshore applications was used well.

Large areas north, east and west of Bangkok have been flooded. Central Bangkok had a narrow escape. Our photography tours are ongoing, and have not been affected. The dry season has started with nice sunny weather, in central Bangkok you can hardly notice something has happened, only the river is flowing faster then normal.

This was a short video taken on he way back.

Google search trend for Bangkok Tour

Michiel — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 03:01:25 +0000

While doing keyword research for search engine optimizing of my website BKK Tours and this site, BKK Photography, I was looking at the trend of the keywords Bangkok Tour.

It is clearly seen that the trend is down at the moment, with the political unrest here in April and May people unfortunately start to look elsewhere. Good news is that the demonstrations and unrest have ended and Bangkok is peaceful again. Hopefully things keep stable. With a local guide, who knows his way around and is up to date with the local news, it was easy to avoid avoid the hotspots. The hotspots have disappeared, but if you feel more secure it may be a good idea to have a local guide showing you around.

Thailand and Bangkok have some great places to be discovered and beautiful people to be met. A large group of Thai people depend on the tourist business, please join us, and others, to have a wonderful Thai experience again with our custom made photo tours. With a local guide, who knows all the good places and avoids the typical tourist problems, you will optimize your result from your valuable trip. With our local rates you will receive personal service at a most reasonable value. Hope to see you soon in beautiful Thailand. Please use the contact form to contact us about the possibilities.

Co van Kessel bicycle tour – TV recordings

Michiel — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 10:02:43 +0000

We had the great honour to be invited to join in the TV recordings for Co van Kessel’s bicycle tour. His famous Bangkok bicycle tour will be shown on local TV soon. He was the first to organize bicycle tours in Bangkok. I owe him a lot of credit, I met my wife Air on this tour when she was working as a tour guide for his tour.

It was a great day on a bicycle in the hot season. Temperatures up to 36, but on the bike that’s no problem. This tour is great for photography of local people and their lifestyle.

For bookings of bicycle tours check Mr. Co his own website at http://www.covankessel.com

Munmaak Graham City to Coast rally 2010 photos

Michiel — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 05:50:34 +0000

All photos of the Munmaak Graham City to Coast rally 2010 are online in the BKK Photography gallery.

Rally organizer

Title sponsor

Gold sponsors

Nitto Tires- CoffeeWORKS – WAC Car Detailing – Rush Magazine – KW Suspension – Singha – Shell

An impressive starting grid for the rally of this year:

Porsche 993, Nissan GT-R, Porsche 993 Targa, Lamborghini Murcielago, Aston Martin DB9, Porsche Cayenne Turbo, Porsche Cayman, Porsche 964, Nissan 370 Z, Lexus SC430, Audi R8, Mercedes SLK, Honda Civic Sport, Lotus Elise, Jaguar S-Type R, Audi TT, Lotus Esprit, BMW M3 E93, Porsche Boxter, Ferrari F430, Porsche Carrera, Toyota Vios, Subaru STI Wide body, Mercedes CLK, Porsche Cayman S, Ferrari F430 Novitec, Volkswagen Passat V5, Maserati 3200 GT

Links to the galleries

Favorites Gallery – Slide show
Friday Dinner Party Gallery – Slide show
Start at Central World Gallery – Slide show
On The Road Gallery – Slide show
Lunch at Kirimaya Gallery – Slide show
At Shell Khao Yai Gallery – Slide show
At Shell Chonburi Gallery – Slide show
Awards Gallery – Slide show

Munmaak Graham City to Coast rally 2010 start and rally photos

Michiel — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 04:43:36 +0000

More photos of the Munmaak Graham City to Coast rally 2010 are online in the BKK Photography gallery.

Start at Central World
Rally photos on the road

An impressive starting grid for the rally of this year:
Porsche 993,Nissan GT-R, Porsche 993 Targa, Lamborghini Murcielago, Aston Martin DB9, Porsche Cayenne Turbo, Porsche Cayman, Porsche 964, Nissan 370 Z, Lexus SC430, Audi R8, Mercedes SLK, Honda Civic Sport, Lotus Elise, Jaguar S-Type R, Audi TT, Lotus Esprit, BMW M3 E93, Porsche Boxter, Ferrari F430, Porsche Carrera, Toyota Vios, Subaru STI Wide body, Mercedes CLK, Porsche Cayman S, Ferrari F430 Novitec, Volkswagen Passat V5, Maserati 3200 GT

Munmaak Graham City to Coast rally 2010 dinner party

Michiel — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 06:13:08 +0000

The 2010 Munmaak Rally, a 400 km drive across Thailand, starting in Bangkok and finishing in Pattaya incorporating a stop in Khao Yai took place on Saturday 23 January 2010. BKK Photography had the great honor to cover the event. The photos of the Friday dinner party are are online in the BKK Photography gallery.

http://gallery.bkkphotography.com/munmaak-graham-city-to-coast-rally-2010-dinner-party

Munmaak Graham City to Coast rally 2010 video

Michiel — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 14:37:34 +0000

The 2010 Munmaak Rally, a 400 km drive across Thailand, starting in Bangkok and finishing in Pattaya incorporating a stop in Khao Yai took place on Saturday 23 January 2010. BKK Photography had the great pleasure to join rally organizer Dave in his Maserati. See the Munmaak website for further details.

Beside more then 1000 photo’s some video’s were taken during the rally.

Rally organizer

Title sponsor

Gold sponsors
Nitto Tires
CoffeeWORKS
WAC Car Detailing
Rush Magazine
KW Suspension
Singha
Shell

Coming soon, Munmaak Graham City to Coast rally 2010

Michiel — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 07:37:10 +0000

The 2010 Munmaak Rally, a 400 km drive across Thailand, starting in Bangkok and finishing in Pattaya incorporating a stop in Khao Yai will take place tomorrow, Saturday 23 January 2010. BKK Photography is invited to cover the event again. See the Munmaak website for further details.

Rally organizer

Title sponsor

Gold sponsors
Nitto Tires
CoffeeWORKS
WAC Car Detailing
Rush Magazine
KW Suspension
Singha
Shell

Bangkok Old City photo tour

Michiel — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 04:32:49 +0000

Experience the heart of Old Siam: Rattanakosin island, the historical center of Bangkok. Most visitors to the city will never experience this part as many of these sites lie outside the regular tourist circuit. It has a great charm with many old buildings, fine temples and workshops where Buddha images are made. It is one of the favorite places to stroll around with our special photo tours.

For bookings and information please contact us through our contact page or via BKK Tours.

Visit the online gallery.

Chinatown Photo tour

Michiel — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 04:27:46 +0000

A walking tour in Chinatown is one of the tours that is highly recommend for photographers visiting Bangkok. It is a walking tour for a great experience in vibrant Chinatown. Many small alleys are part of the Chinatown maze. Walking gives the great opportunity to discover many hidden treasures. Local markets, peoples houses, chat with the local people, view the local businesses, this is a great experience that you will never forget. This tour can be organized during day and evening.

For bookings and information please contact us through our contact page or via BKK Tours.

Visit the online gallery.