GuestHouse Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 (edited) The 'Old Hands' around here, particularly those in BKK may recall, or even know Shrimp.... Patrick 'Shrimp' Gauvain. Whatever happened to him, one minute he was the most notorious photographer, and possibly the most notorious expat in Bangkok, next thing he's never heard of again. Anyone know what happened to Shrimp, where he went, or is he still around? (And no I'm not trying to find him, I'm just curious). Edited October 4, 2007 by GuestHouse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sriracha john Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 (edited) Interesting transformation into: (New job) Shrimp Asia is a vertically integrated marketing communications enterprise. Developing, maintaining and enhancing corporate and brand presence in order to promote our clients products and service. From: (Old job) Video of Asian lesbians frolicking in the Bamboo Palace. Rating: Full Nudity Run Time: 50 minutes View online: US$7.95 for 15 minutes. In a casting call full of beautiful topless girls we meet famed photographer Patrick "Shrimp" Gauvain, as he selects the girls for his next Shrimp Calendar. After the casting, there's a scene with some very erotic asian lesbians. Then we're off to a tropical paradise where the photo shoot commences, the temperature heats up with asian lesbians again, and the clothes come off. Edited October 4, 2007 by sriracha john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuestHouse Posted October 5, 2007 Author Share Posted October 5, 2007 Shouldn't we be patting him on the back then for making a move to something a bit more respectable?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmart Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 Shouldn't we be patting him on the back then for making a move to something a bit more respectable?! (New job)Shrimp Asia is a vertically integrated marketing communications enterprise. Developing, maintaining and enhancing corporate and brand presence in order to promote our clients products and service. Think I preferred him more as a pornographer. At least its honest work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColPyat Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 Shouldn't we be patting him on the back then for making a move to something a bit more respectable?! All along his money he made with more respectable advertisement and corporate photography in his studios, and later more branched out marketing services. The naughty stuff was never more than a hobby. He has calmed down a lot over the years, he isn't young anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percy2 Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 Last time I saw him was in Bang Sarray with his boys about 5 years ago. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamhc Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 I too miss Shrimp. His were the most tasteful photos of Thai nudes. Remembering what he said on the shirmpworld website , which is now dead, he said that the models were all amatuers that he found and not professional model. The story I heard, may have been in Trink, but I cannot remember clearly, was that all went well until he decided to increase his sales product ranges. So he started selling POSTCARDS! Then "the powers that be" decided that by placing a stamp on the postcard, it was offensive to His Majesty. This made him "Persona non gratis" and he was asked to leave the country. I heard he moved to Hong Kong, where he continued his chosen vocation. He continued to run the (now dead) website selling calendars and also a viewing of his new photos by monthly subscription for his followers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villagefarang Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 Shrimp was doing better than ever when I saw him last year. Business was doing well and he was reasonably healthy considering his life style and past health problems. Still drinks wine by the bottle but he's not quite as crusty as the old days. A certain air of legitimacy about him, though he is showing his age a bit. This is coming from a guy that though somebody would have canceled his check a long time ago because of his notorious behavior. Guess he is more of a survivor than I gave him credit for. It was actually good to see him and catch up after about 10 or 15 years. I say good luck to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qualtrough Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 Sounds like a bit of nostalgie de la boue Guesthouse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GungaDin Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 (edited) I still have three of his pocket calendars, I wish I had downloaded some of his tasteful nudes, back in 2001-2 they were nice. Did anyone had the foresight to collect some of his old online pics? Just checked again, they have 'CheckPoint Charlie' stickers on them, year obscured. Charlie is still around and still a loudmouth... saw / heard him a year ago.... edit: Update on Shrimp. Edited January 18, 2010 by GungaDin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkjames Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 deleted by moderator Wrong again, but keep trying. Saw Patrick last fall, still doing what he does best, making ads / brochures and so-on for major companies. Still likes his red wine I understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdnvic Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 One insulting post removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GungaDin Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 One insulting post removed Well done! Joined 28/12........ 5555555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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