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Bangkok Post
Bangkok Post
National
GARY BOYLE

Photo story: Silom goes quiet

All photos by Gary Boyle

Two days after the government asked all bars to close, there are very few tourists left in the Silom area.

Main photo: Patpong Market at 9.30pm. Vendors think the market will be able to stay open for the coming weeks, but some are less sure that they will continue to open their stalls.

Below: Local wildlife bravely search for food without the usual foot traffic.

One of only two businesses still open on Patpong Soi 2. Foodland is 'open 366 days' and has fully-stocked shelves.

Le Bouchon's owner says this is the worst business has been on Patpong Soi 2 in his restaurant's 24 years.

The normally lively Silom Soi 4 (in the middle of the picture) in darkness.

A shuttered bar apologises to its customers.

Looking down on nearby Sathorn Tai's normally congested rush hour.


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