Before I blog about our amazing time in Chiang Mai I'll briefly show you my favourite Bangkok photos from this trip. Of course, the heavy traffic photo from our first day must be included - but I guess what I call 'heavy' traffic is probably a day-to-day image on this busy street. During our visit… Continue reading Bangkok photography: Favourite pictures
Tag: Sightseeing in Bangkok
Bangkok: City Pillar Shrine
We continued our stroll passed the Grand Palace and took a few more pictures, as the light was really nice. It was nice and quiet, there were not many people and cars on the street. We just strolled around, enjoying the warm weather and easy afternoon. Next to the Grand Palace, on Sanam Luang junction,… Continue reading Bangkok: City Pillar Shrine
Bangkok: Tuk Tuks at the Grand Palace
On our last afternoon we took a boat along the Chao Praya river, but because it was so packed, we could not take our cameras out. Plus it was late afternoon and very hazy, so the light was not great. We just left the boat at the Tha Chang Pier, next to the Tha Chang… Continue reading Bangkok: Tuk Tuks at the Grand Palace
Bangkok: Khao San Road and surroundings
We did not spend much time in Bangkok this time (but we'll be back, that's for sure) so it is not a surprise that we spent ALL our evenings at Khao San Road in its surroundings. Ok, that's two evenings in total, so not a lot anyway :) The popular book 'The Beach' famously described… Continue reading Bangkok: Khao San Road and surroundings
Bangkok: Jim Thompson House
In the afternoon we went to explore the Jim Thompson House - and what an amazing place it is. Not only has it a very interesting story, but more importantly it is a calm oasis in a very busy city. Jim Thompson was an American, who arrived in Bangkok in the late 1940s after serving… Continue reading Bangkok: Jim Thompson House
Bangkok: Thai popsicle at Chatuchak Weekend Market
Do you know what this old-fashioned looking gadget is being used for? What does it do? Well, the headline has given it away already - it is a water ice maker. Not sure if this is the official name, but that's what I started calling these big drums that are on a small cart, pulled… Continue reading Bangkok: Thai popsicle at Chatuchak Weekend Market
Bangkok: Chatuchak Weekend Market
Chatuchak Weekend Market is probably one of the largest markets in the world. The sheer size and diverse collections of merchandise is just crazy, there are over 8,000 market stalls on a 35-acre site. It might not be the cheapest place to shop, but one of the most interesting ones. Every Saturday and Sunday over… Continue reading Bangkok: Chatuchak Weekend Market
Bangkok: Hansar Hotel, traffic and Erawan Shrine
Together with our friends we travelled to Thailand for a few days in late November/early December and had a great time. We went to Chiang Mai for the lantern festival and then staid in Bangkok for a weekend. We took so many pictures that I've not had time to go through all of them yet… Continue reading Bangkok: Hansar Hotel, traffic and Erawan Shrine
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