Noir is an indefinable quality in a city after dark. It can mean dark and seedy, or rich in atmosphere and activity – some of that nefarious or illicit, some prosaic and commercial. It suggests the presence of neon lights and an underbelly. It hints at exchanges in the shadows. For some, it is a time to avoid being out; for others, it is the best time to feel the true beating heart of the metropolis. For photographers or people watchers, it is a gold mine of texture, contrast, hue and personality. Noir is an element Bangkok possesses in vibrant abundance – perhaps more than any other city on earth.
Bangkok by night : When the sun goes down, areas of the capital come to life, with some not showing their true colours and character until well after midnight
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