Krung Thep

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Bangkok or what the Thais call it, Krung Thep is a city of enormous proportion. Occupied by roughly 10 million people, BKK is busy, crowded and nosiy . But what major city isn't. The great shopping, night life, food and the welcoming people made it a great place to visit. Either by boat, Tuk Tuk, Sky train, taxis or moped, the city is very accessible. I spent 8 days in the heart of the city on Sukhumvit Rd, the business central and had a blast there on the last leg of a 20 day trip. BKK is a fast growing city so visit it before it gets too expensive. Can't wait to go back there on my way from Koh Samui next spring. More to come.

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Photos

Taxi boat
On Chao Phraya river in BKK

Mosque
Very interesting sight in a Buddhist country

Christian church
along river front

Chinese temple
along the Chao Phraya

Reclining Buddha
@ Wat Pho

Reclining Buddha
@ Wat Pho

Reclining Buddha
El Nooch

Hotels and Condos
Along the Chao Phraya River. River front properties are $80K and up.

Mother of Pearl Feet
There are 108 auspicious symbols/signs on the sole of the Reclining Buddha's feet.

Victory Monument
Celebrates the defeat of the French during the 1940s.

Water Taxi
Caters to all types of people.

Monks Only
Reserved standing room on water taxi

108
The end of the 108 jars

108
The donation of 108 coins/baht into 108 jars begins from the Reclining Buddha's feet.

108 Lucky Number
108 Baht coins are placed in 108 jars for good luck

Monks @ Wat Pho
The evening pray before calling it a night.

Temple Tiles
Going to the new roof, visitors can donate money and sign the tiles.