Khun Nick

• Bangkok

My first acquaintance with the Ban Khrua community happened early in the morning. I stepped out of my hotel for a walk, followed the canal, and could not stop until the walkway ran out. What struck me then was that amid the skyscraper jungle, the noise of roads and the rhythm of a big city, you could suddenly find yourself in a Bangkok from some bygone time.

• The Cats

Street cats have that half-forgotten grace, honed by freedom and danger. Yes, no guarantees, and not always a full stomach. Though in Ban Khrua cats are community members by default, and never go without food.

• Bangkok
• Thai Culture
• The Cats

Rules are invented by people for people. They have absolutely nothing to do with cats.

• The Cats

Roofs – the holy of holies and the last refuge of cats.

• The Cats

I have noticed that tabby cats are usually friendlier – relaxed in front of the camera, and welcoming.

• Bangkok

The first morning passenger on the BTS – that’s me, on a Sunday. For the first time I found myself in a completely empty skytrain car.

• The Cats

A kitten tightrope-walker on the notorious Thai wires, gripping with all four paws above my head at dawn.

• The Cats

Lounging in the shade under the awning, enthroned on a blue plastic chair, waiting on the evening fish – now that’s the life!