Catch sight of one of these carts out of the corner of your eye, and you may think you've just been passed by a moving forest. Vendors push these nurseries-on-wheels around Bangkok's sidewalks, hoping to pass an interested buyer. From four-wheeled carts, they sell ferns, flowers, … [Read more...]
Thai-Belgian Fusion Waffles
One of the most unusual (and most popular) snacks available on the sidewalks of Bangkok are freshly made Belgian waffles. Armed with a mobile waffle iron and plastic pitchers of dough, vendors serve these golden treats at any hour of the day. But don't worry about the lack of … [Read more...]
Maybe it’s the spirit of a truck-driver?
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...]
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