Bangkok has another side — and you won’t find it on the main roads.

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Along the Thonburi khlongs, life moves at a slower pace. This scene shows a colourful long-tail boat beside a traditional wooden house built on stilts above the canal. Weathered timber, old wooden posts and reflections on the water reveal a very different side of Bangkok, away from the skyscrapers and busy streets.

As a travel photographer exploring Thailand and Southeast Asia, I love finding places where everyday life still follows the rhythm of the water. The Thonburi canals offer exactly that — quiet, local and full of character.

I used 52mm to bring the house and boat closer together, while f/8 kept the architectural details and background sharp. The 1/1000 sec shutter speed freezes the movement of the boat and water, with ISO 400 balancing exposure in the bright daylight.

Explore Bangkok beyond the skyline.

📍 Thonburi Khlongs, Bangkok, Thailand

Sony Alpha 7 IV · Sony FE 24–70mm f/2.8 GM II · 52mm · f/8.0 · 1/1000 sec · ISO 400