Yaowarat – Bangkok’s Chinatown
The Chinatown in Bangkok is like other places of Chinese in every city of the world. It is a very joyful and colorful place. It is a robust place too. Locally, it is known as the Yaowarat district.
Wat Po – Temple of the Reclining Buddha
The Temple of the Reclining Buddha is one of the largest temples in all of Thailand. It covers an area of over 80,000 square feet. There are numerous images of the Buddha inside the temple. The most majestic is the Reclining Buddha. People can marvel at the size of this Buddha. It is fifteen meters in height and forty six meters long. It is a very special Buddha whose eyes are made from pure pearls. Its body is sculpted from gold plated sheets so that it will certainly yield a wealthy abundance.
The Emerald Buddha
The Emerald Buddha in the temple of Wat Phra Kaew, Grand Palace, Bangkok signifies Buddhism faith in Thailand.
Bangkok Markets
The biggest difference between Bangkok shopping markets and the markets you are used to back home is in the price, and we don’t just mean because it’s cheaper! One of the most fun aspects of shopping at Bangkok markets is…
Bangkok Shopping – Shopping Malls
Bangkok shopping malls are big enough and plentiful enough to compare with any self-respecting American or European city, and you’ll be able to find a wide selection of luxury goods, brand names and international restaurants. Following is a list of…
Bangkok – Love it or Hate it, Part 2
Hi again! Following up with the second part of the rather long post about the pleasures and annoyances of life in Bangkok. Hate it! That’s only if you don’t get ripped off of course. One of the most annoying things…
Bangkok – Love it or Hate it, Part 1
Just like me, many of the expats living in Bangkok suffer from an extreme love/hate relationship with the place. The city can be an immensely frustrating place, filthy and dirty, hot and sticky, and it can be difficult to get…
Thai Boxing for Kids
I had a chance to watch a Muay Thai Boxing match one late night when I was flipping through my television channels and got caught by one intense fight between a huge American and a medium-built Japanese. They sure got…
