Jatujak Market
Jatujak Market is located in the north of Bangkok and is easily accessible by Skytrain or subway (MRT). It is considered the largest market in the world.
More than 10,000 small shops spread over an area of 1.13 square kilometers. Upon arrival you should go first to one of the two information booths to get a free map. The market is divided into 30 sections. From food to antiques, everything is available here.
Bargaining is essential here. If a price is called, you can either turn away and then receive a new price. Or you call half the aforementioned price and then settles somewhere in between. You should always smile. A Guide in Bangkok told us: Thailand is the land of 1000 smiles, but do not trust anybody!
One should be prepared that it can be very hot when you walk around and you should always have something to drink. Furthermore, you should be aware of pickpockets.
We planned to go to the bus terminal north, however, have not found it. As we found out later it is about 2 km away, separated by the Jatujak Park and can be reached by Tuk-Tuk or taxi. A Skytrain to the bus terminal is under construction.
City center Bangkok
There is no real city center in Bangkok, but along Rama I Road and Ploenchit Road, a number of renowned hotels and large shopping centers have settled, like the Siam Paragon Center, MBK Center and Central World, where you also find the Erawan Shrine.
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More InformationThe Shrine appears pretty small between the majestic skyscrapers and the bulwarks of the Skytrain that runs on several levels.
Astonished we look down at the Khlongs, as the channels are called in Bangkok. They meandering surrounded by greenery between the skyscrapers. We overlook poor accommodation penned between a railway line and a road, which is located below the concrete slab of the Skytrain. A gloomy block of flats forms the rest of the scenery.
Looking for a cable for our Sony camera in the Central World we see the Thai’s Teen-Idol, Pakin “Tono” Kumwilaisuk, loudly supported by his fan club. We were surprised about the camera crews. Obviously, his presence was interesting for the media.
In the last setting you see how the space in Bangkok is being used. It shows the Taksin Skytrain Station. The piers for the express boats were laid out underneath.
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