Thank you very much everyone. His restaurant expertise is top notch, especially the Lebanese place, which was the highlight of the trip for me food-wise.
Edward was also helpful in picking out hotels pre-arrival. Our first stay for a few nights before leaving for Koh Pha-ngan was at the Silom City Hotel, a boutique hotel in the heart of the Silom area of Bangkok. Apparently it was where Edward first stayed in Bangkok when he arrived back in the mid-nineties.
After our return from the Island, we stayed at the Centre Point Silom, also recommended by Edward, closer to the river but still in the Silom area. It offered a rooftop pool, which was great for the wife and kids while Edward and I were out shooting. It also offered an amazing view of the Sathorn Unique, also known as the Ghost Tower of Bangkok, and of the Chao Phraya River.
Thank you very much Joan, Jcolwell, Wayne, Carsten, Gunzorro, Mirko, Alan, Morty, Gary, Alexandre, Henrik, Joakim for your kind comments. Much appreciated!
I didn't shoot much at Wat Arun but here a few more from the day before, and one shot of Helimat in the slum
Awesome stuff Edward. I agree with many of you, the conductor shot is a standout.
On the third day, Edward and I headed to the Klongtoey area to check out a meat market, and possibly a nearby slum. For someone from Canada the meat market was something to behold, especially the aromas. I managed to keep my composure and it ended up being another great day of shooting, in fact probably the highlight for me photography-wise.
Great images guys. Those of us in the M8/M9 thread have already had the pleasure to view Edward's images, so it's great to finally see Mat's as well (and even more from Edward). Mat, I think your last set here, at the meat market, is your best so far. It looks like you became more comfortable with this style of photography and working in close to people. The same thing was noted about Edward's photos in the M thread, compared to what he usually posts, so the results prove it was a good photography experience for both of you, as you've also mentioned.
Thank you everyone. Edward, I really like the lines in the shot of the guy with the cup BTW, although I think I mentioned that when we stopped for some iced tea.
I think you hit the nail on the head Mr. Scheffler, I was feeling much more 'in the groove' on our third day. It certainly takes some nerve to shove a camera in someone's face, especially when it's the size of my 5D2 + ZE 35/1.4!
His restaurant expertise is top notch, especially the Lebanese place, which was the highlight of the trip for me food-wise. 
I managed to keep my composure and it ended up being another great day of shooting, in fact probably the highlight for me photography-wise.
