Breakdance and Popping Contest at Siam Center, Bangkok

Breakdance and popping competition in front of the Siam Center, Bangkok, on 30 May 2009 (2 on 2 B-Boy battles).

Thailand Graduate Fashion Week 2008

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Awe-inspiring ideas are among the significant factors to move the vivacious non-stop fashion industry. In order to discover the striking and unique designs of aspiring fashion students, the Thailand Graduate Fashion Week 2008 (TGFW) was initiated. The event is held at CentralWorld, Bangkok, to offer an opportunity and a stage to countrywide BA fashion design students who graduated in 2007. Students from over 20 universities present their talent and work, e.g. Chulalongkorn, Thammasat, Silpakorn, Srinakarinwirot, Kasetsart, Burapa, Rangsit, and Bangkok University (just to name a few).

The event includes the following (locations in brackets):

• TGFW Academic Catwalk Shows (Theatre A and B)
• Fashion Academic Showcase: Exhibition showcasing outstanding designs selected by nationwide fashion students (Atrium)
• TGFW Fashion Talks: Seminars and talks by fashion veterans
• Education Days: In small booths, nationwide fashion institutes present their curriculum and students' works (Eden)
• TGFW 2008 Awards for the most talented students
• College Flea Market (outdoor area)

Here are some impressions from the Thailand Graduate Fashion Week 2008. Click an image to open it in full view:


Education Days in the Eden area: Each university presents itself in a small booth.


Tourists enjoying a live concert. Live bands and the MET107 DJs are rocking the crowd at the Central Court zone.







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New Wallpaper: "Incoming"

I've been overwhelmed by the huge amount of views and faves this wallpaper has received at deviantART since I uploaded it two weeks ago. "Incoming" was taken from the 29th floor of the TPI Tower in Bangkok two weeks ago and portrays the skyline of South-East Asia's top metropolis at dusk. At this particular time the cloud formation was quite impressive, however with Photoshop I was able to make the colors even more dramatic. The key was the level auto-adjustment feature. With the elliptic marquee tool (feather setting: 50px) I selected a small part of the sky (maybe 1/6) and auto-adjusted the levels by pressing Ctrl+L. This procedure was repeated on the other parts of the sky until I got the final result (and it required a lot of trial-and-error). Power Retouche contrast and black definition plug-ins rounded up the color enhancement, while the Noise Ninja plug-in kicked some noisy ass and sharpened the image. Feel free to download the wallpaper at http://nxxos.deviantart.com/art/Incoming-88646651.

Dark Clouds over Thailand

Dark clouds are over the Thai government building as the siege continues (more info and images here: [link] ). Last Friday, the PAD (People's Alliance for Democracy) and their supporters have successfully broken through the police lines and are now peacefully camping right in front of the fence of the compound. Thai Prime Minister Samak does not really seem to be willing to interfere. The policemen are now standing behind the fence guarding the last barricade between the people and the government building. The main stage, which is just 10 meters away from the fence, has now a roof--a sign that the siege is likely to continue for a longer time. However, the PM is still able to go in and out of the government building. Nevertheless, the situation is like a stalemate. The PM says he doesn't want to resign and the protesters want to remain peaceful. Both parties are too stubborn and I don't get the impression that anyone wants to do something constructive. In the meantime, at least the food and bandana sellers are having a great time.



Policemen are taking some rest and get crazy after seeing my camera.


Exhausted protesters and their tents.


Figures depicting former PM Thaksin, PM Samak and some other politician.


With the f-word covered by another poster, this banner becomes kinda funny...


The main stage gets a roof--looks like the protesters want to stay a while here.


A policeman guarding the government house.