Jan

14

Bangkok, Thailand

Filed Under Return To Vietnam 

Grand Palace

Grand Palace

Modern Day Bangkok is quite the contrast from most of what we experienced in Vietnam. Much of the city’s business district proper is more like New York City than SE Asia.  We have to remember, while much of SE Asia has been at war most of the past century, Thailand has been at peace.

Very cosmopolitan. Once we ventured into the outskirts, we then experienced the true culture and history of this noted place. Temples everwhere! The Grand Palace, Temple of Dawn, Old Bangkok……all were very impressive and allowed us to truly view some of the greatest monuments the world has ever seen. The river transportation system was facinating and a wonder to experience.   With the majority of the population Budhists, there were monks everywhere.

The Night Walk……………..very interesting indeed!  Two days in Bankok. Wow, what a special place to visit. Now it’s time to get some sleep…

Comments

3 Responses to “Bangkok, Thailand”

  1. Nord Hjerleid on January 14th, 2009 2:51 pm

    Way to leave us hanging with the “Night Walk”!

  2. Tony on January 18th, 2009 10:42 pm

    You’ll have to Google Patpong Bangkok Nightlife to learn more about the history, culture, and continued attraction of the noted “Night Walk”…

  3. Anonymous on February 28th, 2010 4:43 am

    I have been following this site and I like the writing. Thailand has some of the best food in the world. Any other food appears to be bland in comparison to Thai food. I definitely miss Bangkok Thailand.