One farang and too many baht
Back in Bangkok today, and I'll be heading to Singapore this afternoon! Only five days left before I return to the States.
Before I forget - I did indeed see four elephants in Korat, walking by the side of the road. Pretty cool. They were an incongruous sight (to me) among the vehicles that crowd the streets of Thailand. You can imagine the view from the van ("...car, car, motorbike, car, van, bicycle, elephant...wait... elephant?")
I've found some fun gifts in Thailand. I have a vague feeling that as a farang (foreigner) I've spent far too much on certain souvenirs. Piengphen and Dusanee took us out to Chatuchak market, which defies description - there are over 15,000 merchants selling everything from Thai silk to furniture to satays (see link http://www.asiatraveltips.com/PicturesofChatuchakMarket.shtml) . The price that is quoted to you when you're with two Thai women is closer to realistic. But I was missing a few things, and went out on my own last night - let's just say that bargaining isn't my strong point! I didn't pay exhorbitant prices, but I strongly suspect that I left some happy Thai merchants behind me.
Ah, well (philosophically)... I like what I bought. Life is good.
posted by Diane at
4:22 PM
4 Comments:
Interesting pictures -glad you included the link. Reminds me of the Suks in Abu Dhabi. I guess we are just not as used to buying everything from spices, jewelry, fabric, luggage and furniture all during a walk outside. Sure would save on gas ($2.89/gallon here, Diane, and going up).
Sounds like I'll be walking more often when I get home. The market is a bewildering experience - if you can think of it, you can buy it there. I went once on my own, and once with my Thai friends - definitely easier the second time!
Glad you enjoyed the pictures!
Random update on the gas prices for no reason whatsoever except me complete shock - $3.15/gallon today. Welcome home....
Wow. And no relief in sight. Hope the fuel for my airplane is already purchased...
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