Tuesday, November 17, 2020

#Golf


    Golf has become increasingly popular among well-to-do Thai and can be enjoyed year-round. There are several golf courses located in and around Bangkok, many of which compare with the best courses in the world.


                              Photo Credit: th.golf-meets.com

Monday, November 16, 2020

#China Town (Yaowaraj Road)

 China Town (Yaowaraj Road)

        Bangkok's China Town is an old business centre covering a large area around Yaowaraj Road and Charoen Krung Road (New Road). There are many small streets and alleys full of shops selling all types of goods including Wholesale items such as household goods, stationery, and toys. The area is always lively. and market stalls around. There is a profusion of gold shops as well as traditional Chinese foodstuffs and restaurants.


                      China Town
                                 Photo Credit:en.wikipedia.org

Bo Be Market (Krung Kasem Road)

    This is a wholesale clothing market where everything is sold by the dozen. At its busiest in the morning, the market is nevertheless active throughout the day.


Sunday, November 15, 2020

#Chatuchak Weekend Market

 Chatuchak Weekend Market

    This is a large open public ground covering approximately 35 acres on Phahon Yothin Road. Known as Suan Chatuchak, it hostts the popular "Weekend Market" where people buy and sell a thousand local products. Items range from exotic fresh fruits, vegetables, handicrafts, painting ceramics, dress materials, furniture, toys, domestic utensils and pets. There is a particularly fine section for plants. Chatuchak Weekend Market is next to Bangkok's Chatuchak Public Park on Phahon Yothin Road, the most popular promenade ground for Bangkok's working class.


                               Chatuchak Weekend Market
                                  Photo Credit: brighttv.co.th

It is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 07:00 to 18:00 hours. Bus No. 3, 26, 27, 28, 29, 34, 39, 44, 52, 55, 59,63, 77, 90, 96, 104, 112, 122, 138, 145. Air -con Bus No. 2, 3, 9, 10, 12, 13, 18, Mb.2