The streets of Bangkok, at night they offer you comfort or chaos. Nothing beats the intense sensation ~ the horde of street vendors; or the quiver of emotion, when you lose yourself to the madness. The extreme sights and sound, if it does not take your breath away, you would surely sink on the chair facing the street and sighing in frustrated annoyance. AnarchyThe meltdown of emotions. The dysfunctional anti-hero of all time. A traveler seeking the ultimate emotional[...]
As we neared the corner, I took a peek at the back lane sandwiched in between poorly constructed cement and wooden, old homes. Every back lane tells a story, and it fills me with an odd sensation to look for more. People don’t care for the ugly side of their cities, nor would they give a second thought to those living in the slums or on the streets. Such denial to the existence of the poor merely leads to the[...]
Poverty, or merely low on resources, sends many Thais to the streets and slums, either to beg or to work. This also includes refugees and migrant workers from South East Asia. I was drinking at the side of the road and saw a Caucasian man, maybe in his late 40s, begging on the street of metropolitan Bangkok. Life is hard for many, though some end up squatting at the pavement seeking an escape from a never-ending cycle. [...]
After a week of running around the city and the rural plantation in Selangor, I had a few hours of leisure time, blessings for this unfortunate soul. Sat down comfortably in my chair at the porch, almost lost in a day dreaming episode. The heat wave has been brutal, my garden seems to thrive in such blistering humid pleasure. My memory took me to Thailand. Missing the excitement of the adventures, travelling into cities and into the countryside. Undeniably I[...]
เอาหนังสือมาฝากชาวกรุงเทพทุกคน จะได้รู้ว่าเขตบ้านตัวเอง ถ้าน้ำท่วมจะท่วมตรงไหนก่อนหลัง จัดทำโดยสำนักงานระบายน้ำ กรุงเทพมหานคร ปี พ.ศ. 2553 MouiI’m not Geek, just a Thai internet addicted gal. Love to be surrounded by good heart people. Follow me on twitter : @moui or Facebook : PoomjitSMore Posts – Website Technorati: Bangkok, Flood, Map
I am no stranger to unsavory and dodgy places, I have seen many in Bangalore, Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta. So my friend, John, an experienced journalist based in Bangkok, decided to show me around, I was all too eager to see Cheap Charlie’s ~ in the heart of the metropolis. An outdoor concept with a mix-matched assortment of chaos to its old ambiance. High stools, low heavy chairs and flimsy-looking tables, but the drinks were cheap compared to “hi-so” establishments ~ beats going to[...]
You’ll find shrines everywhere in Bangkok. All sorts of shapes and sizes, which also includes statues and figurines. After wandering for hours in the bearable heat, I came across the shrine outside of Central World. People were on their knees and cupping their hands, showing their devotion, lost in their private thoughts. AnarchyThe meltdown of emotions. The dysfunctional anti-hero of all time. A traveler seeking the ultimate emotional response to a dying age of reason, empathy and compassion.More Posts -[...]
The walk was refreshing. Won’t sleep comfortably without the nightly walks in one district or another. Bangkok. Despite the dwindling presence of tourists in Silom, the locals are still crowding about the shopping malls and street vendors especially at the start of a new month » when many would have just received their salaries. Never failed to bore me, these walks across sections of congested traffic and the busy sidewalk. February had a marvellous weather, the evenings were cooling. The[...]
Seems everyone is going after street food nowadays, even the elites (though occasionally for them, maybe). Almost everywhere, you will find a sprawling metropolis of Thai cuisine ~ in temporary makeshift fire-hazard restaurants to small mobile cart. Everywhere. I sat with my friend, one night, at the pavement of Silom Street to sample one of my favourite Thai food: Kanom Jeen Nam Yam. The dish consist of rice noodle, spicy fish/coconut milk-based gravy, herbs and a variety of raw vegetables.[...]
Regardless of the infamous stories of violence and gang-controlled territories, I wandered the streets of Bangkok with little caution; not really caring where I went as long as it was not near the business centre. Based on my work exposure with marginalised communities, I do not fear the slums nor their notorious reputation. I show respect for the people and their way of live, admiring that in desperate times one takes desperate measures to survive. It is amazing to see[...]
Durians, exquisite taste, the unearthly sweet flesh. Huge fruits, sold by numerous fruit sellers, at the roadside and in the night markets. Incredible, unbelievably abundant in Bangkok » setting a surge of tantalising thoughts racing through my mind. AnarchyThe meltdown of emotions. The dysfunctional anti-hero of all time. A traveler seeking the ultimate emotional response to a dying age of reason, empathy and compassion.More Posts – Website – Twitter Technorati: Bangkok, travel
I remember walking at an alley, with a near experience of being bruised by the crushing crowd. The alley was alive, hectic; people moving pass each other, seeking things to buy for the afternoon and weekend. Others were busy bargaining, intensely, trying to get the best price. Everything in Bangkok is subjected to the art of negotiation; and are extremely skilled at it. Despite the gradual decline of Thailand’s economy, the average folk sustains their livelihood at selling. A tough[...]
Almost every time I waited for the BTS, people wait in line, patiently, unlike other cities. The station is monitored by a security guard, and yet without prodding, many people wait eagerly for the BTS to arrive. Affordable and swift, I enjoyed the smooth rides; if only the BTS stations was spread evenly through the city. Given an option I prefer to walkabout the city, oh hell, forget about the taxis » nothing beats the old-school way of moving about[...]
