Bangkok is known for its awful traffic jam. There are so many vehicles crossing the streets, it's a real adventure.
Try not to take taxi during peak hours it will kill your patience.
If you 're on a rush, take the BTS, MRT subway, the boat or a moto.
''With more than five and a half million registered vehicles, Bangkok has long been notorious for its massive traffic jams, which are still a serious problem. The recent construction of the
elevated second-level, third-level and fourth-level expressways, many tunnels and flyovers, BTS and MRT systems, four new SRT lines BRT Bangkok has eased some of the congestion along specific
corridors, but has done little to alleviate overall congestion. The major reason is the continued popularity of private automobiles, and extensive consumer credit for automobile purchases. '' by Mr
Wikipedia
Sawadeka from the office
Graphic Team in Bangkok.
I wanted to download a You Tube video but the You Tube web site has been blocked by
''ministry of information and communication technology''.
Chatuchak aka Jatujak Weekend Market in Bangkok is the largest and the best of it's type in the world.
The market is officially open only on weekends from 09:00 to 18:00.
Many of the 5,000+ merchants are individuals and families
who work all week to prepare merchandise for sale on weekends.
You can find plants, antiques, pets, (Thai dogs, Chizu, poodle, boxer, Saint Bernard,
or cats such as genuine Siamese cats, bluish gray Siamese cats, Persian cats),
clothes, books, thai handicrafts from the Central Southern, Northern, Northeastern region, pottery, paintings...
Thai monks can be seen wearing various shades of robes, from dark brown to the familiar brilliant
saffron.
There are no rules.
All monks must follow 227 strict precepts or rules of conduct, many of which concern his relations with members of the opposite sex. When a monk is ordained he is said to be reborn into a new life
and the past no longer counts - not even if he was married.
Women are, of course, forbidden to touch monks and should not even stay alone in the same room as a monk.
If a woman wishes to offer an object to a monk, it must pass through a third medium, such as a piece of cloth.
In fact, monks always carry a piece of cloth for this purpose.
Shela is a Lesbian bar and restaurant in Bangkok, serving delicious thai dishes.
Luan Suan soi 1, It's at the entrance of a soi off the little street next to Suan Lum (Lumpini Park).
The atmosphere is very friendly and nice. One thing to know before coming : the entrance is forbidden to boys.
The famous flower and vegetable market near the Chao Phraya River.
Booms and flowers : orchids, bamboo, roses, jasmine, lotus...
It is a very fragrant and colorful market in Bangkok as fresh flowers
and vegetables are transported here every morning from nearby provinces. Pak Khlong Talat or Flower Market in Bangkok remains open for whole day.
Platinum Mall, Bangkok
Four floors of women's clothing and accessories at prices that are lower than shops around Bangkok. The more you buy the less you pay, that's how it works. The fifth floor is a food court.
Unfortunately most of the trendy things aren't of good quality. Don't go with high hopes but just for cheap fashion.
''In Lop Buri, which is said to be Gen Sonthi's support base, only 59% approved the constitution while 37% rejected it.''
from BangkokPost.
Referendum result for the military takeover, ten months since the coup.
Thai monks can be seen wearing various shades of robes, from dark brown to the familiar brilliant
saffron.
It is a very fragrant and colorful market in Bangkok as fresh flowers
and vegetables are transported here every morning from nearby provinces. Pak Khlong Talat or Flower Market in Bangkok remains open for whole day.
Platinum Mall, Bangkok
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