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Published: April 27th 2006
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Monkeys and demons surround one of the stupas in the temple complex.Bangkok has been my base for the last few weeks and as I have been before I have not written about it. For those of you who have not been here and for those of you who have here are a few pictures and observations!
* Bangkok is highly polluted and traffic rules BUT it is better than Delhi.
* The express boat along the river costs 13Baht maximum and is a good way to see some of Bangkok and get around.
* Remember to get a taxi driver to use the meter - it is usually better than any deal.
* If a tuk-tuk driver offers you a tour for 20 Baht be prepared to go to a tailor's shop so he can get his fuel voucher.
* It's hard to walk quickly in Bangkok as Thai people shuffle along in front of you on the narrow pavements in flip flops.
* If you want to cool off go to a shopping centre.
* Street food can be delicious if you take the chance.
* Khao San Road is not what it used to be. I missed seeing the trays of deep
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The golden stupa and Temple of the Emerald Buddha fried cockroaches and caterpillars that were available a few years ago!
* I am a size 10/12 (small/medium) at home. In Thailand I take XL!
* The Grand Palace and the temple of the Emerald Buddha complex is one of the most beautiful exquisite places that I have been to.
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