Capturing a bright sunny day in Melaka river, fishing boats leaving wishing a bountiful day, a now historic scene that has changed since the river is beautified by state authorities, no more fishing boat are park ashore since the years of 2005

A night time live sketching after rain, created this atmospheric piece, with precise control, the watercolor natural bleed on the paper surface, effected by humidity, perfectly captured reflection in the water, the moisture in the air and city lights bleed into the mists.

A performance on one of the oldest stage in Malaysia, a stage built with collective patron of the oldest temple in South East Asia, the Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, the stage is dedicated to commemorate the birthday of deity Guan Yin (The Goddess of Mercy)

The wisdom of the builders from more than 300 years ago can be seen clearly in every aspect of the temple.

The building that houses the Geographer Café dates back to Dutch colonial period. Its semi-circular windows, large columns and narrow corridors impart a distinct ambience.

A cloudy day in Malacca river’s shore, fishing boats are shore bound fearing a storm brewing.

A rainy scene of Melaka river, some of the splashes on the painting is raindrops, painting under open sky with nature light is one of Tham’s signature art approaches, a surprise drizzle caught artist by surprise, an welcome surprise. “Accident doesn’t create good art, but sometimes best art is created by accident.”

A unique scene in Melaka river, the houses along the river has no back lane, instead they have “back river” there is no road access to the backdoor of houses here, they can only access them by river, carriage boats is hired to deliver goods from backdoor.

A reformed scene of Melaka River, the shore line are now fixed with concrete walkways for pedestrian and house owners. Breathing new element to heritage buildings with convenient walkway.

A busy Melaka river scene now gone, boats transporting goods, locals and tourists alike, frequently cruising in the river.

Malacca river is facing a time of changing, the construction of a man made island in middle of it’s river mouth is imminent, as mega machine is working, fishing boats is drifting in the tides wondering about their future.