Some photos from today in the slum, my first day back after being in Mae Sot for a week. An intense day, probably the most difficult this trip.
From the series THE PEOPLE WHO LIVE UNDER THE FREEWAY, Khlong Toei Slum, Bangkok, Thailand 2025
Note* I tried to stop what was happening as best as I could. Dao was crazy, yelling and at times hitting Prem. I spoke with him, told him not to hit her, asked him to stop. Physically jumping in was not the best option as I am 61 and he is maybe 30 and hopped up on drugs
Note** I gave Dao 100 baht to help calm him down. Prem waiied me after I did that ( placing your hands together and raising them, a way to say thank you in Thailand). It helped stop the violence. He was accusing her of stealing 100 baht ($4.42 CAD
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| Dao threatening to hit Prem, Under the Freeway |
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| Prem fighting back with a board, Under the Freeway |
