Thailand – Chatuchak Weekend Market ตลาดนัดสวนจตุจักร

2 December 2012 
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Went to the famous Chatuchak Weekend Market, which needless to say, only opens during the weekend. The market covers such a large area its really hard to navigate around. Oh, and I suggest you guys to spend 2 days over at this weekend market because 1 day is really not enough. I swear there was like this huge section of the market which I totally missed and I only found out when the tuk tuk, which took me back to the hotel later in the evening, drove past that area. Was really disappointed but oh well, there’s always next time!

It was so hot and sunny that it was unbearable. Took a small break at this posh-looking restaurant. We were at this section where there were a lot of restaurants. Randomly decided on one and settled down.

Ordered some thai ice coffee because I desperately needed some cold drinks and it came like this. Took me a while to process that this is the ice cofee I ordered. Haha, I wonder why they had to present it in this manner! That’s a vase right?!

Randomly came across this section where they had stretches of art galleries. I thought I was in a total different dimension. The local artists can be seen sitting outside their galleries or even doing final touches on their artwork. I’m not one who really knows how to appreciate art but I really enjoyed walking through these art galleries.

I really love the painting on the bottom left!

Had dinner by the roadside after a whole day of shopping. Didn’t manage to haggle much because I thought majority of the things I bought are worth of their prices. Definitely gonna go there again on my next Bangkok trip. This place is massive there’s so much more to be explored!

How I got there:
Took the Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS) Skytrain and alighted at Mo Chit Station.

Thailand – Rajprarop Road Food Street

1 December 2012 
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Had dinner at the food street along Rajprarop Road which was just right outside our hotel. Miss the fried chicken, mango salad, tom yam gong, kebabs, coconut juice blah blah all the authentic thai cuisine you can name.

So, settled at one of the stalls along the street. Had dinner by the roadside with makeshift tables and chair. Ordered tom yam gong, rice and some other dishes. Didn’t manage to take any photos because I was famished and couldn’t wait to eat. The shop owner was very nice and patient with us when we ordered. Haha, I guess she’s used to serving tourists. And yes, she’s the lady in yellow.

Found a kebab stall owned by 2 guys from the Middle East along a small alley. The kebabs were really good and we went back the next day to buy another one for supper. The owners actually decorated the stall nicely with tables and chairs (from Ikea heh). There were serviettes and sauces for you to choose from on the tables.  I think it was really thoughtful of them haha. Despite it being a food street stall, the service was actually quite good 🙂

[EDIT] Looking at these photo reminds me of the delicious food in Thailand…I need to go back there soon…