Bangkok, Thailand

We're here in Bangkok, staying right in the heart of Chinatown. There's a long Chinese/Thai history that continues today.

Thai of Chinese descent.

Color coded building materials

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bangkok bus ride to Grand Palace.

Exposed wires, easy access.

Ministry of Defense with razor wire topped barricade.

With Joann, Asher, Jiro, Max and guide Nui at the Grand Palace.

At the Grand Palace.

Here's a link with more information, if you're interested. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Palace

Lunch

Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho.

Here's a link. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wat_Pho

Riverfront scene. Note the gray sky.

Lots of monks here.

Subway riding monk.

On Saturday, we rode the subway from Chinatown to Chatuchak Weekend Market, the largest weekend market in Thailand and one of the largest in the world. We spent the day shopping until we were dropping, looking at everything. I had to sit down after five hours, but after lunch I revived. Here's a link:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chatuchak_Weekend_Market

Need chopsticks?

Dessert choices.

One of the most unusual items for sale that we saw.

We think the sign said, "Throw away your trash."