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Non-smoking monk, Bangkok

I like to tell people that I once dropped into Bangkok just long enough to enjoy an exquisite lunch. It’s mostly true.

Here are a few shots from my 10 or so hours on the ground in Bangkok, about six of those spent in or near the sprawling city’s center. Most are taken along the busy Petchaburi Road, a half dozen block south from the Phaya Thai airport train link stop. Tired of the Sunday afternoon crowds… Continue reading Six Hours in Bangkok

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport notebook

I was on the ground in Bangkok for just over 10 hours, more than ample time to get a visa, hop the new train into the center of town, stroll around a bit and get a delightful fix of Thai cuisine before heading back to catch my midnight flight back to Europe. The airport recently… Continue reading Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport notebook