British photographer and writer Ben Davies has made it his mission to capture the hidden charm and old-world splendor of parts of Bangkok. From the winding alleys of Chinatown to grand riverside mansions you can glimpse the extraordinary history of Thailand\u2019s yesteryear.<\/p>\n
Over 5 years, using a large format Linhof film camera he captured images like this \u2013 which he then published into his recently launched book Vanishing Bangkok.<\/p>\n
After spending two decades working on assignments all over Southeast Asia Ben was shocked by the speed with which old buildings like this were disappearing.<\/p>\n
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