Yummy and nutritious, fried insects are widely available at various spots around Bangkok. This delicacy is very popular with people from North Eastern region. Known in academic circles as "microlivestock", insects are high in protein and could be an inexpensive substitute for … [Read more...]
Bangkok Amulet Market
Amulets are sold everywhere in Bangkok, next to mobile phones at Fortune Town mall, in grocery stores, at street stalls all over the city, but the main source for religious amulets, charms, talismans, and traditional medicine is the huge amulet market located next to Wat Mahathat … [Read more...]
No Dumping Sign
The sign says "No Garbage Dumping. Fine 5,000 baht". There is usually a small to medium pile of garbage under the sign. … [Read more...]
More Tattoos: Bangkok Tattoo Festival
This is how real Thai tattoos are made. A proper tattoo should be made in a temple by a monk, but this demonstration is the next closest thing. Thais believe tattoos rendered by monks hold mystical powers, rendering the bearer invulnerable to illness, evil spirits - even … [Read more...]
Monkey Whisperer
Near Wat Mahatat and amulet market this monk can be found whispering in little monkey's ear and, most likely, getting winning lottery numbers from her. The monkey is wearing gold earrings and a diaper. … [Read more...]
