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The Quiet Yaowarat -A photo series tells the narrative of Yaowarat when it was noisy but never same

  • Writer: Darin Kanjanarot
    Darin Kanjanarot
  • Feb 21, 2023
  • 4 min read

Updated: Feb 25

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"When I go for a walk in the evening under the light of old Chinese lanterns or delicious food." It's in a neighbourhood with many various cultures mingled together, and I strolled by every corner and cranny. It's also on Charoen Krung Road, which has been developing for a long time. In any case, it's unlikely to escape the Yaowarat area. There are numerous stories to be discovered in the Samphanthawong District."


The Yaowarat neighborhood in Samphanthawong District, which has a lot of fascinating stories to discover when I take a stroll with the traditional Chinese lanterns or savor delectable food in a place with many different cultures and when I explore every inch of Charoen Krung Road, which has been developed for a long time.


Most people believe that the stories are monotonous and repetitious. 'Everyone has a different perspective' is reinforced, and this photo recording inspires me to explore other viewpoints.


Most people might find it more difficult to meet when the COVID-19 circumstance arises. Some neighbors aren't even interested in getting together. They wish to avoid contact. For those who live here, however, it never fades. For instance, we visited Talad Noi during the Chinese New Year, when people flocked to the Rong Kuek Shrine to honor the gods.


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This photo was taken before the third COVID wave in April, and it was closed for a while. Despite this, people continue to fight, smile, and enter normally. Being depressed won't help, so we felt at ease enough to adopt their viewpoint. To improve a good day, you must have strength.


After a while, we looked at the shrine caretaker's area, who appeared kind but lonely. Everything was well ordered, as though it had been left within a specific range. red candles were lit around the shrine for further devotion that we left. especially, the Red tone dominated everything on a very special day.


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Following that, we took no more photos for about two months. When we returned, the excitement was at its height as people began to gradually stop celebrating the important occasion. When I returned to that place, I felt empty and alone. Unexpectedly at that time, I discovered something on my own.


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This historic home is located on Song Wat Road, in a small alleyway near the Mosque known as Luang Kocha Itsahak Mosque. The question of whether Yaowarat has a guest zone must be on everyone's mind. There is, of course. In Yaowarat, the location we arrived at is a mystery. Since we used water transport for all of our commercial dealings in the past, it was quite practical. This ancient Chinese home was constructed for family members to reside in during times of commerce or conflict. The body of a deceased person was frequently brought here.


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However, someone once questioned why this house seemed weird or why strange occurrences kept happening, so they excavated the area. This house was constructed on the site of the mosque's former cemetery. It was unsettling when the inhabitants were forced to leave the residence unattended. You should avoid walking there in the dark because it is eerie and frequently hear enigmatic noises at night.


It was growing late, Sampeng is at the end of the road, and we strolled back to a little lane on Soi Wanit 1, which is connected to the main road, which is the old Yaowarat market.


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This lane is known as "Suicide Alley" and has a lot of enigmatic tales. This alley's 100-year-old banyan tree next to the hotel is the reason it has this name. Furthermore, everything had to be "competitive" when Chinese people used to do business, establish a lot of firms, or enter the country illegally. Some are prosperous, some are insane, and some are insolvent. or perhaps unrequited love must ultimately die beneath this banyan tree near the ancient hotel,however, has since been destroyed. The only banyan tree you might come across is a narrow one, which keeps you aware and informed on what to do next. It can make you tremble if you see someone walking after the sun goes down. They might be at the same location, so don't freak out.


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We returned to the main road after we got to the end of the Suicide alley. However, as we left the ancient market known as Old Market Yaowarat and headed towards Song Wat, we happened to spot a red hotel fence close to Soi Mangon. Despite the brief period of excitement and fear, I believe it to be lovely. It also taught us that it may take some time to get to know one another and learn how to deal with a person in order to discover inner peace when we live with people who are different from us, whether they be of different races, religions, customs, or cultures. With a deeper comprehension of nature, we may then develop new dimensions in our lives.


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Time will pass in that area, and I can only investigate everything that has transpired in the four months since those images were shot.. Even if the lights are dim, there's something that keeps urging me to return and say hello to folks. Our current time may be more amazing than previous days that we have joyfully spent with pleasant memories of each other.


The Article was release on The First-asia but it is rebranded from The Modernist.


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