Thai Spirit Houses are usually inhabited by plastic models of apsara dancers, and adorned with offerings of food and fresh flowers. Why this one has a plastic truck parked outside is a little unclear. … [Read more...]
Grand Palace Murals “On Renovation”
One of the most dazzling sights at Bangkok's Grand Palace are the murals that line the inner walls Wat Phra Kaew. Depicting the Ramakian, the Thai version of the Hindu epic the Ramayana, they sparkle in lucid shades of gold, crimson, and turquoise. Though the temple is over 200 … [Read more...]
Maybe they protect against collisions?
Why have a bumper-sticker when you can paint the whole bus? Thai buses seem to compete for the loudest, gaudiest paint jobs. Some feature pictures of Winnie the Pooh, others display giant images of Micky Mouse. But among the most popular are the buses that show elaborately … [Read more...]
Follow the fish
Many smaller Thai towns try to set themselves apart. Some promote delicious regional dishes, some advertise local sights of interest and beauty. Others, however, opt for elaborately decorated street signs. The town of Thong Pha Phum, for example, has tiny carved crabs sitting … [Read more...]
This tuk tuk’s on fire
Sure, the flames on this tuk tuk certainly make it look hot - but do they help it zip around Bangkok any faster? … [Read more...]
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