hkskyline's 2024 in Bangkok

[hkskyline]

Jodd Fairs is a more upscale interpretation of a lively outdoor market with a mix of restaurants and other merchandise for sale. This market's location at Phra Rama 9 MRT station is quite interesting, wedged between a shopping mall and an office building. It opened in late 2022 but may not survive in this location if the lease is not renewed. Instead, they have opened a new branch further away near Chatuchak. For now, you have 2 Jodd Fairs to choose from.











































More photos on my website : http://www.globalphotos.org/bangkok.htm

[hkskyline]

Bangkok is a fairly flat city, but this location is an interesting exception. Wat Saket was previously just outside the city walls and was the dumpling ground for plague victims too poor to afford a funeral. Next to it, King Rama III wanted a chedi to be built on a hill (Golden Mount) in the 19th century by recycling materials from the former capital of Ayutthaya. It collapsed as the soil was too soft but rebuilt during Rama V's reign, with Buddha relics given by the Viceroy of India.

What I didn't expect to see was a panoramic view of the city.































More photos on my website : http://www.globalphotos.org/bangkok.htm

[mousquet]

I watch all threads and photos you post, so I know how much of a fan of Asia you are.
But seriously, did you try this?

Originally Posted by hkskyline

That's hardcore, isn't it? Oh yes, they'll tell you it's healthy, with proteins you need.
I still challenge you to put a worm or a cricket in your mouth. Don't tell me you can do it.

I don't eat mammals any longer either, but for different reasons.
Mammals are too close to human beings.

[hkskyline]

Originally Posted by mousquet

I watch all threads and photos you post, so I know how much of a fan of Asia you are.
But seriously, did you try this?

That's hardcore, isn't it? Oh yes, they'll tell you it's healthy, with proteins you need.
I still challenge you to put a worm or a cricket in your mouth. Don't tell me you can do it.

I don't eat mammals any longer either, but for different reasons.
Mammals are too close to human beings.

I have absolutely no place for these insects in my diet. We don't eat these where I'm from although I recall trying a cricket and a worm in Mexico years ago just for the sake of trying!

[hkskyline]

Walkable from the Grand Palace to the north or Chinatown from the east, this large flower market was moved from the street indoors in 2016. The environment under the roof is not too ideal though, with wet floors, narrow aisles, but beautiful flowers all around you. Vegetables are also sold here but they are not the main show.





































More photos on my website : http://www.globalphotos.org/bangkok.htm