A Congregation of Sights in Bangkok

[dmalbum path=”/wp-content/uploads/dm-albums/Zashnains Eyes/”/]     ZashnainAn avid blogger, twitterer and photojournalist, Zashnain Zainal suffers from an incurable addiction to social work, helping marginalised communities since 1989. Nowadays he travels from the plantations of Malaysia to the slums of Thailand. He can be found at zashnain.com and @bedlamfuryMore Posts – Website Follow Me:

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Demonstration: Land Rights and Poverty in Thailand

[dmalbum path=”/wp-content/uploads/dm-albums/Land Rights/”/]   There was over 900 marginalized people in front of the Government Building on 2 Oct 2012 [Bangkok]. They gathered, to show solidarity and for the government to address their needs and concerns affecting their land, homes and rights. Many are poor folks, those living in urban slums, in hardship and a […]

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A Chat With @kwanruenb The Child Rights Activist

Despite the incredible heat this morning, I walked eagerly to meet a dear friend: Kwan, an activist. Didn’t let the last minute plans stop me from rushing to the nearest MRT station. Was eager to meet her as it was a rare occasion for her to make the odd trip down to Bangkok. She had a […]

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Q & A With @isaanlife about Buddhism in Thailand

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Zash: How long have you been living in Thailand and practising Buddhism? Tom: I arrived in Thailand in August of 1995 and have been in Northeast Thailand, with the exception of a few trips to Laos and Bangkok, been here without break since that time. Practicing Buddhism? Well what time is it? I […]

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A swift trip to Soi Cowboy

A trip to Soi Cowboy, with my cousin. (click on the links to see the photos)   Street vendor, selling fried chicken and meat. Their businesses have been affected by heavy rain and urban flashfloods twitter.com/bedlamfury/sta… — Zashnain Zainal (@bedlamfury) September 25, 2012   Simple dishes, the couple sells food on the road. twitter.com/bedlamfury/sta… — […]

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งานเสวนา รัฐประหาร 19 กันยา กับอาชญากรรมโดยรัฐ

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on Google+ Share on Linkedin Share by email Twimg Sun, Sep 23 2012 01:25:27 0 likes  ·  0 comments คนล้นหลามกับงานของ ศปช ต่อ คอป #Truth2010 http://instagr.am/p/P6AyUFKJtD/ Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on Google+ Share on Linkedin Share by email ♥ Moui […]

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Trying to Subdue my Impatience

Been thinking about my adventures in Thailand, even now, as I sit by my window, staring at the darkness amidst the rain and wild wind. I’m back in Malaysia, its been quite hectic, especially post-Ramadan, seeing relatives and catching old friends. Its been a while but I feel somewhat distant from them. My foot is […]

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