On Pattaya

Tiffany's Queen 2009

2009-11-03T08:43:00.001-08:00

Japanese transvestite Yuki making up

Gorgeous Thai Ladyboy Kang showing off her beautiful body

Sunny from USA presenting native American costume

Thai Fokus: Phuket Vegetarian Festival

2009-10-20T22:48:00.001-07:00

Devotee at Phuket Vegetarian Festival Procession

My Pictures in German Magazine 'Thai Fokus'

2009-09-09T21:33:00.000-07:00

Balinese Girl Dancer on Cover

Double page of My Portrait as
Professional Photographer in Thailand

Recent work done in Pattaya, including
Sedona Villas, Café Le Mar, Manhattans
and Sun Dog Diner

BW series of Legong Dance in Ubud, Bali

Barong Dance at Batu Bulan, Bali, Indonesia

Randy's Chevi

2009-07-30T22:56:00.000-07:00

Randy, the owner of 'Sun Dog Diner' in Jomtien drives an old Chevi, parking it in style right in front of his restaurant.

Manhattans - Fine Dining on Thappraya Road

2009-07-17T19:47:00.000-07:00

Manhattans - The exquisite fine dining venue famous for its steak and local cuisine.

SM - Secret Motions - Catering to 'special needs'

2009-06-22T09:46:00.000-07:00

... for the educationally interested.

... for the visually inclined.

... for the M*A*S*H fan club.

... for the hardware geeks.

... for the sanatarians.

Ronald Goes Local

2009-06-20T21:08:00.000-07:00

Even Ronald MacDonald knows how to greet in decent Thai style

Thai Wiring

2009-06-19T08:34:00.000-07:00

Thai style of public electrical cables

Compass Card at Royal Garden Plaza

2009-06-18T08:07:00.000-07:00

Big bronze compass card at the entrance to Royal Garden Plaza

The Hilton Hotel in the Making

2009-06-17T09:37:00.001-07:00

On top of the already operating Central Festival Shopping Center is the construction of the new Hilton Pattya in progress.

Garuda - A National Symbol in Thailand

2009-06-16T09:25:00.000-07:00

Here the Garuda on top of a bank on Beach Road.

Framed

2009-06-15T07:01:00.001-07:00

Girl and Spacecab merging

Modern Condo at Beach Road

2009-06-14T10:07:00.000-07:00

View Talay Condominium at Pattaya Beach Road

Exchange of Punches at The Avenue

2009-06-13T09:49:00.000-07:00

These days 'The Avenue' Shopping Center on 2nd Road stages every Friday at 19:00 an 'International Muay Thai Gala' featuring Thai fighters from Cha Choeng Sao and some international fighters. The event draws a crowd of several hundred spectators enjoying the sporting event.

'Muay Thai', aka 'Thai Boxing' or 'Kick Boxing', allows beside the fists also the use of shins, knees and elbows. That's why it is also referred to as 'The Art of Eight Limbs'. Similar forms of fighting are popular in other parts of Asia as well.

In the first fight 'Ek Ga Chai' meeting 'Roy Tho'.

Italian fighter aka 'Hero' pepped up in his corner with some cold water splash.

'Hero' on the receiving side.

The Italian showing determination.

... but so is his Thai opponent 'Nerng Lek'

The fierce look of 'Hero'

... and an outburst of some fierce kicking.

... followed by some punches of that kind.

'Hero' using his knee.

... but so does 'Nerng Lek' who prevailed in the end over the Italian 'Hero'.

Scenes of Jomtien Beach

2009-06-10T20:40:00.000-07:00

Fisher boat at sunset at Jomtien Beach

Fisher's hand net against sunset

The Scorpion ...

2009-06-03T08:58:00.001-07:00

... some people ... hang it on the wall

... some people ... put it on the plate

... some people ... just find 'em scary.

Sunset mood at Old Pier

2009-06-02T08:55:00.001-07:00

That was somehow a magic place, people loved it, but it had to go.

Beer Bars at Pattaya Beach Road

2009-05-30T09:48:00.000-07:00

After sunset the lights go on and the nightlife starts.

On Pattaya Hill

2009-05-27T10:26:00.001-07:00

Yellow large coin-operated sightseeing binoculars overlooking Pattaya Beach against blue sky

View on Bali Hai Pier and floating restaurant

View on Pattaya City in the afternoon

View on Pattaya Beach after sunset

Twin street lamp on viewing platform against sunset

Pink Frangipani blossoms on the slope of the Hill

Back of statue of Admiral Prince Krom Luang Chumpon Ketudomsakdi revered by Thai visitors in afternoon sun

Valentine's Night at 'Hammer Disco'

2009-05-26T09:51:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the 'Hammer Disco' on Pattaya's Walking Street.

... and the DJ giving his best.

Wanna be my Valentine?

Sexy Thai girls showing off on the dance floor

Live band turning up the heat

Two Russian girls enjoying themselves on the dance floor.

Collections across Cultures

2008-01-28T06:56:00.000-08:00

Welcome to a visual journey through Shahin's beautifully designed apartment in Jomtien. You will find pieces from all over Asia and beyond, a mysterious skull of a goat, an old fashion steam iron, a Mexican chessboard and much more.

Objets trouvés

2008-01-23T23:51:00.000-08:00

Beautiful dried flowers and a wonderful 'ancient' brass telescope found in Shahin's apartment in Jomtien.

Shahin's Masterpiece

2008-01-20T08:53:00.000-08:00

Shahin, an interior designer by passion, created this beautiful, lavish studio apartment with a 5-star feel in Jomtien.

The 'Miami Beach' of Thailand?

2008-01-18T22:11:00.000-08:00

More and more prestigious hotel and residential projects are lining up along Jomtien Beach. Is this the 'Miami Beach' of Thailand in the making?

Xmas in the Tropics

2008-01-14T02:01:00.000-08:00

Xmas light-up at Royal Garden Plaza and the recently opened The Avenue.

Strolling through the market

2008-01-09T06:40:00.000-08:00

Snapshots taken on the market along bustling Pattaya South. Here you can find all kinds of goods from food to fashion stuff. It is not only popular with locals but with tourists as well. You can shop here for almost 24 hours, it starts sometime early in the morning till late night.

Beach Bum

2007-12-31T07:26:00.000-08:00

... on Jomtien Beach

Buddha, along the Way

2007-12-30T01:20:00.000-08:00

... found at Asian Sense in Jomtien

MM - Author *)

2007-12-12T07:19:00.001-08:00

*) MM = Mystery Man, Author's website

Buddha in Paradai *)

2007-12-09T09:48:00.000-08:00

*) Buddha statue at the entrance to Jomtien Beach Paradise condo.

Loy Krathong 2007

2007-11-25T02:17:00.000-08:00

"Loy Krathong" is an important festival in Thailand which dates back centuries. Beautifully decorated small rafts are launched into water, river, pond or sea. At the same time it's an opportunity for females to dress up in intricate costumes. It's really a big spectacle in Pattaya, attracting foreign and local tourists. Thousands of people strolling up and down "Walking Street", it's party time for the whole family.

Three cuties on Pattaya Beach.

Group of girls posing for a photograph at the "Bali Hai Restaurant"

Friendly lady at "Don't Tell Mama" beer bar

Lovely girl on Pattaya Beach

Two sweet girls at the entrance to "Walking Street"

Another lovely girl at the "Voodoo" Go Go Bar.

Two ladies from the "V2O Cocktails & Ice Bar"

Gorgeous lady boy posing for charity on "Walking Street"

Quite a character, this "Carabao 2" [Aed C. = famous Thai rock musician look-alike] selling fried bugs on "Walking Street"

Two lovely ladies at the "Butterfly 2" beer bar.

Mime artist standing still as a 'living statue'

Sweet smiles at "Coleen's Bar"

Pretty lady at "Nui's Club 2 Agogo"

Young talent already practicing at the pole

The Man that got the Blues

2007-10-28T08:18:00.001-07:00

Klaus with his guitar

... philosophizing

and asserting himself.

The Blues Man fingering his 'bride' Ibanez

... and showing her off.

Klaus - the Blues Man - alias 'Monsieur Gauloises'

Bull Race 2007 - Chonburi

2007-10-27T00:45:00.000-07:00

This year's bull race, the 146th anniversary, took again place in front of the City Hall in Chonburi on 24-Oct-07

Like everywhere else in Thailand visitors were welcome by lovely smiles.

It was a true spectacle for the crowd, but everybody had to find shelter from the scorching midday heat.

The water buffaloes were brought in from all over Thailand to take part in this competition.

Even though protected from the sun under shelters they had to be frequently refreshed with splashes of water.

The owners are taking well care of their animals.

The winner crossing the finishing line. Truly amazing with what kind of ease the jockeys are handling their 'beasts'.

Jockeys and animals are marked by numbers.

Another winner finishing a race.

A rare sight, among all the black buffaloes, an albino.

IVAN - The Hunk

2007-10-21T23:37:00.000-07:00

IVAN, my neighbor in Jomtien Beach, is a real hunk from Canada with beautiful tattoos on his muscular body.

... he is very sporting, loves swimming

working out daily in the gym

... and cycling in Jomtien. He recently took up Muay Thai.

Ripley's 'Most Beautiful 'Wo-man' 2007, Pattaya - Post 1

2007-10-17T01:24:00.000-07:00

On We May 9, the annual event 'Ripley's Most Beautiful Wo-Man 2007' took place again in Pattaya's Royal Garden Plaza. 30 participants competed for the title in front of an excited crowd of hundreds of onlookers and the local media. The show was a spectacle of colors, sound and actions.

The glorious and gorgeous winner.

Act a la 'Cabaret'

Gorgeous smile of the winner

Unbelievably sweet girl

Dance act

Traditional Thai dance performance

An insert by the famous 'Tiffany Show'

Another lip-sync act

Sexy girl

Powerful stage performance

Lovely performer in lip-sync act

Ripley's 'Most Beautiful Wo-Man' 2007, Pattaya - Post 2

2007-10-17T00:31:00.000-07:00

During the break a thrilling performance by the 'girls' of the world-famous Tiffany's Transvestite Show in Pattaya.

The sweet 1st runner-up

A pretty Chinese model

The absolute gorgeous winner of the contest

Lovely contestant - 2nd runner-up - showing gratitude by 'wai-ing'

Contestants in Grand Finale

2nd runner-up presenting her 3,000 baht prize

The winner with a million dollar smile

The two presenters of the event

An afternoon on Pattaya Beach

2007-10-16T10:40:00.000-07:00

... rough waters these days

take their toll on the shores.

Siesta under palm trees

... and the spirits everywhere.

... tires having a second life.

Plenty of action on the beach

2007-10-16T10:29:00.000-07:00

An 'artist' shaping his dream girl in the sand

Banana fun ride in rough waters

Family snapping on the beach

Little green people are populating Pattaya Beach

2007-10-16T10:18:00.000-07:00

Sculptures are to be found in Pattaya Beach Park.