Harry Flashman
Getting the “stage” photograph
Stage photography is quite different from ordinary portraiture. With portraits you are generally trying show the subject in a flattering manner. With stage portraits...
Changing cameras – but to what?
Many years ago, when looking at medium format photography, I was enamored of a Pentax 6x7. It was just like a larger 35 mm...
Climbing Mt Everest is easier than photographing toddlers
When I was an active professional photographer, I was given two pieces of advice. First was: Do Not Photograph Children and the second was:...
Photographing the ‘real’ Thailand
I have written before about the photographic opportunities that there are in Thailand with beaches, temples, nightlife and beautiful ladies in abundance. Blue skies,...
Been a little wet recently!
I must buy a new car - or even a ‘newer’ car that does not leak. At this time of year in the wet...
Is your camera at risk?
Well, it all depends upon which risk do you mean? Risk of self igniting is not very high; however, risk of injury through falling...
Time Lapse!
Have you ever stopped to ponder on just what a photo is - or better, just what it represents. In actual fact, a standard...
Forget the “apps” and go back to basics
We have been discussing modern cameras recently, all bristling with settings, modes, applications and operating systems. However, despite all the electronic trickery, there are...
Forget the smartphones – get a DSLR
In recent columns I have been comparing smartphone cameras between themselves, and also against point and shooter compacts. This week I thought I should...
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Structural collapse as the influx of underpriced Chinese goods destroys Thailand’s price architecture
PATTAYA, Thailand - From the perspective of a Law and tax expert, and as a Thai citizen closely monitoring corporate landscape shifts, another severe...
BCCT International Business Awards (TIBA) 2026 – Call For Nominations
Nominations Open Now - Friday, 17th July 2026
The British Chamber of Commerce Thailand (BCCT) is delighted to announce the BCCT Thailand International Business Awards (TIBA)...
Game On! Join the 1st Fitz Club Pickleball Tournament this June
PATTAYA, Thailand – Fitz Club – Racquets, Health and Fitness is delighted to announce the 1st Fitz Club Pickleball Tournament, taking place on 27...
Turn tourist attention into real customers with a Pattaya Mail feature article
PATTAYA, Thailand – Thousands of tourists are already pouring into Pattaya, Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai, and other key destinations as Thailand moves into one...
Warng Warng Taiwanese Shabu: just 30 minutes drive from Pattaya
BANCHANG, Thailand - Warng Warng Original Taiwanese Shabu is a family-owned restaurant near Phala Beach, Ban Chang, a refreshing alternative to the familiar Pattaya...