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Matthew Richards
MatthewRichards
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ASIA, Thailand, Bangkok
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Personal Statement

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. His work has appeared in numerous international publications including The Economist, The Wall Street Journal, and Bangkok Post amongst others.

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Hey Matt - just wanted to say

Submitted by George Henton on Tue, 13/12/2011 - 17:21.

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 - 08:44.

Thank you so much Mathew for appreciating.

Thank you Mathew Happy EID to

Submitted by Majid Hussain on Mon, 29/08/2011 - 12:13.

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

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Thailand's Red-Shirts commemorate military crackdown

Politics

Thailand's Red-Shirts commemorate military crackdown

Thousands of Red-Shirt protesters once more took to the streets of the Thai capital to commemorate the second anniversary of a government ordered military-led crackdown on their anti-go...
by Matthew Richards, on 19th of May 2012
Bangkok hosts Oishi Cosplay Idol Competition

Arts & Entertainment

Bangkok hosts Oishi Cosplay Idol Competition

Bangkok played host to the Oishi Cosplay Idol competition that saw hundreds of Thai Cosplay and Manga enthusiasts turn out in their finest costumes representing some of the most well-kn...
by Matthew Richards, on 12th of May 2012
Supermoon lights up Bangkok Skyline

Environment

Supermoon lights up Bangkok Skyline

The biggest full moon of the year, a so-called "supermoon" could be seen over the Thai capital as the May full moon, which was also passing its perigee, the closest point to E...
by Matthew Richards, on 6th of May 2012
Bangkok's lucrative amulet business

Our World

Bangkok's lucrative amulet business

Sandwiched between Wat Mahathat temple and Thammasat University is one of the capital's largest amulet markets, with hundreds of stalls and shops offering a vast array of protectiv...
by Matthew Richards, on 6th of May 2012
Buddhist statue manufacturing - Bangkok

Our World

Buddhist statue manufacturing - Bangkok

Situated in the heart of Bangkok, just two kilometres from Democracy Monument, is a series of streets and alleyways dedicated to the manufacture of Buddhist and Hindu icons together wit...
by Matthew Richards, on 5th of May 2012
Royal Cremation Pyre Dismantled - Bangkok

Our World

Royal Cremation Pyre Dismantled - Bangkok

The elaborate royal cremation pyre at Sanam Luang used for the funeral of HRH Princess Bejaratana, who died at the age of 85, the only child of King Rama VI and a first cousin of HM Kin...
by Matthew Richards, on 5th of May 2012
Thai Monarch Celebrates Coronation Anniversary

Our World

Thai Monarch Celebrates Coronation Anniversary

His Majesty King Bhumipol Adulyadej, the longest reigning monarch in the world, celebrated the 62nd anniversary of his coronation at a royal ceremony held at the Amarindra Vinichaya Thr...
by Matthew Richards, on 5th of May 2012