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Matthew Richards
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ASIA, Thailand, Bangkok
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Matthew Richards is currently based out of Bangkok, and is a freelance photographer interested in news reporting and conflict photography. Born in England in 1963, Matthew has spent most of the last 18 years living in Asia. Together with his interest in photography, he is also a writer, editor and proof-reader. Matthew joined the Demotix community in February 2009 and is one of the company's Regional Publishers. Published in The Economist, The Wall Street Journal, Bangkok Post, views are his own...

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Hey Matt - just wanted to say

Submitted by George Henton on Tue, 13/12/2011 - 16:21.

Hey Matt - just wanted to say was great to meet you couple days ago and I probably shouldn't admit this but turns out I was shooting in SRAW the entire time at the protest so the pics are no good to upload! Lesson learned... anyways perhaps see you about!

Thank you so much Mathew for

Submitted by Syed Yasir Kazmi on Fri, 02/12/2011 - 07:44.

Thank you so much Mathew for appreciating.

Thank you Mathew Happy EID to

Submitted by Majid Hussain on Mon, 29/08/2011 - 11:13.

Thank you Mathew
Happy EID to you and your family
Best regards
majid

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Freedom of Speech protest at Thammasat University

Politics

Freedom of Speech protest at Thammasat University

A protest was held at Thammasat University, beneath the statue of its founder Pridi Banomyong, calling for freedom of speech and a change to Article 112 of the Thai Criminal Code, the l...
by Matthew Richards, on 5th of February 2012
Thousand Buddhist monks in 365 kms walk to purify the land - Thailand

Society

Thousand Buddhist monks in 365 kms walk to purify the l...

Over 1,000 Buddhist monks joined in a pilgrimage covering 365 kms chanting prayers and practicing meditation for the six provinces affected by the 2011 flooding, in a project initiated...
by Matthew Richards, on 21st of January 2012
Baiyoke Tower - Thailand's Tallest Building

Our World

Baiyoke Tower - Thailand's Tallest Building

Baiyoke Tower II, situated in the heart of downtown Bangkok is currently the country's tallest building, rising 88 storeys above the city skyline, complete with an exterior revolvi...
by Matthew Richards, on 1st of January 2012
Traffic-free roads for New Year in the Thai Capital

Society

Traffic-free roads for New Year in the Thai Capital

Central Bangkok was almost traffic-free on New Year's day as hundreds of thousands took the opportunity of a four-day holiday to return to their hometowns and villages, freeing up ...
by Matthew Richards, on 1st of January 2012
Thais flock to temple of Emerald Buddha on New Year's Eve - Bangkok

Society

Thais flock to temple of Emerald Buddha on New Year's E...

Thousands thronged the country's most important Buddhist temple, known locally as Wat Phra Kaew, which houses an important Buddha image carved from a single jade stone, to offer pr...
by Matthew Richards, on 31st of December 2011
Rare protest over Lese Majeste Laws - Bangkok

Society

Rare protest over Lese Majeste Laws - Bangkok

A rare protest march over lese majeste laws was held in the capital, in particular for 61-year-old Amphon Tangnoppakul, who was sentenced to 20 years in prison for sending text messages...
by Matthew Richards, on 10th of December 2011
Volunteer groups join in Bangkok Clean-up

Society

Volunteer groups join in Bangkok Clean-up

A volunteer group calling themselves Prachachon ARSA, which was formed via a social network site, helped clean the streets of Bang Khae, aided by police and fire crews, following an end...
by Matthew Richards, on 4th of December 2011