Bombs go off in Bangkok, Thailand

By Robert • Dec. 31, 2006

A series of coordinated small explosions (6) have taken place around Bangkok, Thailand about 7pm today (Dec. 31st). News services have reported two deaths. Authorities are cancelling the traditional New Years Eve Countdown at the World Trade Center.

Two more small explosions went off around midnight causing minor injuries. While the larger public celebrations were canceled, most pubs and bars were packed as they usually are on New Years Eve. Two deaths are tragic indeed. However, contrast the media attention that the exposions received compared to the Dec. 31st highway death toll (~~179~~ 275 persons) mostly the result of drunk driving.

In the photo shown here (clickable), a female impersonator (katoey) rings in the New Year at the King’s Corner Bar located on the infamous Patpong Road in Bangkok.

A Canon EOS 30D and Canon EF 17-40mm f/4 lens was used to take this photo. The camera was set at ISO 800 in the Av mode. The built-in flash was used to augment ambient light.

Note: Photography is generally not allowed in Patpong Bars. Exceptions are made for fashion and cabaret shows.

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