An Odd Combination

The Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, with a view on the Thonburi right bank.

Past the longboat, the backdrop offers a combination of styles that reflects a diverse heritage: the white chedi of a Buddhist Temple, the classic dome of an old Portuguese Church, the roof of a Thai building, and all the skyscaper spires blossoming everywhere in the city.

The river flow pursues its journey to the sea with all its calm power, ignoring the sound and the fury of modern life.