Meet Thailand’s ’Chicano’ community | AFP

Dressed in baggy T-shirts and jeans, with bandanas and wraparound sunglasses only partially obscuring their intricate tattoos, Thais can now be seen on Bangkok’s sweaty streets celebrating a fusion of their own and Chicano culture each weekend. But while the Chicano movement in the US began as a political and social force aimed at battling oppression, its Thai interpretation is focused more on its aesthetics. Interested in licensing this video ? Get in touch 👉 N.B.: AFP’s services and content are for professional use only