Borbay in Bangkok, A Honeymoon Tale, Part One

Bangkok Thailand Painting by Borbay

The day after Christmas, we packed our bags and flew to Bangkok for our belated honeymoon. It was a luscious four week excursion. I did things unprecedented in my adult life… I read seven books without interruption. Sat on the beach. Worked very little.

Here is my recap of Bangkok… some art, graffiti (not mine),  Thai boys, booze, tales, statues, gold, roof decks and a whole lot more.

Bangkok Thailand Photos by Borbay

Kicking things off properly with a koozie and a dream. One of my many, many Singha’s.

Bangkok Thailand Photo by Borbay

My bride in the doorway. At this place, we ordered food, and the guy drove up with a tray on a scooter. Street food, even in a restaurant.

Bangkok Thailand Photo by Borbay

220 Volts, that’s a lot of volts.

Bangkok Thailand Photo by Borbay

Not sure who BNE is, but he was here. And here.

Bangkok Thailand Photo by Borbay

I like to interpret this as Disco Addict, so I will.

Bangkok Thailand Photo by Borbay

Not sure what Poas stands for, but somebody clearly does.

Bangkok Thailand Photo by Borbay

Utah Ether, all over Bangkok. For serious ones.

Bangkok Thailand Photo by Borbay

Love me some unusually shaped buildings.

Bangkok Thailand Photo by Borbay

Happy 2012 ya’ll.

Bangkok Thailand Painting by Borbay

I made this 8″X8″ pencil/india ink drawing/painting on the roof deck of the Four Points Sheraton, which was excellent by the way. I left this piece behind for a charity auction at the Rotary Club Leadership Gala, in Shanghai, China.

Bangkok Thailand Photo by Borbay

A view of the pool and building I captured.

Bangkok Thailand Photo by Borbay

My lovely bride and a coconut of deliciousness.

Bangkok Thailand Photo by Borbay

Back on the roof, back to the draw.

Bangkok Thailand Dream Hotel Photo by Borbay

The Dream Hotel in Bangkok.

Bangkok Thailand Dream Hotel Drawing by Borbay

A postcard drawing of said Dream Hotel for a friend and collector.

Bangkok Thailand Photo by Borbay

The Four Points roof deck has a Vegas feel.

Bangkok Thailand Photo by Borbay

Lessons from your high school photography class live forever, right Mr. Pastor?

Bangkok Thailand Photo by Borbay

Someone captured my old facial hair pattern in stone.

Bangkok Thailand Photo by Borbay

Buddhas from here to next Tuesday at the Royal Palace.

Bangkok Thailand Photo by Borbay

Fedoras are truly timeless.

Bangkok Thailand Photo by Borbay

Gigantic Wat Pho Reclining Buddha, this guy is like 150 feet long.

Bangkok Thailand Photo by Borbay

Repetition of form.

Bangkok Thailand Photo by Borbay

It’s a toothy situation.

Bangkok Thailand Photo by Borbay

Some carry a gun. Others carry a fanny pack.

Bangkok Thailand Photo by Borbay

Neckface on the Bangkok tip.

Bangkok Thailand Photo by Borbay

Life changes here, but is it for the better?

Bangkok Thailand Photo by Borbay

Who’s Afraid of Al Wei Wei” — jump on the Al Wei Wei bandwagon one and all. He was a major story in 2011… so the next time you are around some snobby art people at a party, be like, “oh, that Al Way Way situation was out of control” — watch the nostrils flare with passion.

Bangkok Thailand Photo by Borbay

Ether Shock Utah. It’s difficult to separate graffiti from naked commercialism, man. You know, man? It used to be, like, pure man. Guys in the 80’s never sold out man? I mean, like, man.

Bangkok Thailand Photo by Borbay

Building like a face, and remember Kodak?

Bangkok Thailand Photo by Borbay

About to see Calypso… Thai Boys show. If you don’t have anything nice to say about an poorly choreographed and executed show…

Bangkok Thailand Photo by Borbay

Despite this relatively interesting, if odd picture… the show was not very entertaining. It made me really appreciate the quality of Broadway.

Bangkok Thailand Photo by Borbay

Money Kills… the photo really says it all. For the record, I don’t agree with this thought.

Bangkok Thailand Photo by Borbay

Look, I never wanted to ride and elephant, but I’m not going to let me wife go alone…

Bangkok Thailand Photo by Borbay

Floating Market.

Bangkok Thailand Photo by Borbay

My beautiful lady.

Bangkok Thailand Photo by Borbay

There it is.

Bangkok Thailand Photo by Borbay

Capturing some video while on the boat… was hoping it would be awesome, but turned out to be only average. Stand by for Ko Samui, Koh Phangan and Shanghai.

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10 comments

  1. Joseph Meloy says:

    “It’s difficult to separate graffiti from naked commercialism, man.”… Very true mon frere… I was just making this point to someone yesterday… We’re all selling something, right?

  2. Borbay says:

    It’s interesting… for everyone in the know, truly a source of constant analysis. But, like you surmise, we are all selling something.

  3. Isn’t it nice to remove oneself from the temple of the known? I am pleased you selected a place nowhere near The Big Apple. You and E. look rested and happy. As an artist, you see and document art everywhere: in the street, in a pose and through photographic reflections. Thanks for inviting us to travel along in your virtual suitcase, Borbay. Brendan Ben Feeney <):)

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