Thailand. Bangkok. A group of young teenagers (boys and girl), all of chinese origin, sit on plastic chairs at night and play with their mobiles phones. In the back, illuminated with electric lights stands Wat Pho, also known as Wat Phra Chetuphon, or The Temple of the Reclining Buddha, which is a Buddhist temple. An alley with shophouse units for business in wholesale, retail and service sectors. Cars and pick-up vans parked. Tha Tian's community is located in the downtown area and in the center of the urban historic district, called Koh Rattanakosin. The Tha Thian is surrounded by a major heritage and tourist site, Wat Pho. 30.03.09 © 2009 Didier Ruef