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Flaking with Adoration

August 4, 2008 By MyBKK

The strange, flaking texture of this Buddha's gold is not a sign of its neglect or abandonment- rather, its a sign of devotion. Visitors to this temple can purchase tiny squares of gold leaf. By affixing the gold to the Buddha, they are helping in the upkeep of the temple, and … [Read more...]

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Play the Lotto

August 2, 2008 By MyBKK

Most visitors to Thailand visit the Grand Palace, shop at Chatuchak Weekend Market, and maybe take in a competition of Muay Thai, the local martial arts. But for a real Thai experience, why not play the lotto? Little books of tickets are sold along nearly every boulevard in … [Read more...]

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There’s Money in Marigolds

July 31, 2008 By MyBKK

Though they appear delicate and insubstantial when strewn along a temple's altar, marigolds are an essential offering on any Buddhist shrine. Keeping Bangkok's many temples, spirit-houses, and altars supplied with marigolds is big business. Just visit Bangkok's teeming flower … [Read more...]

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Jack Fruit

July 22, 2008 By MyBKK

Not life forms from an alien planet, not genetic abnormalities- these are simply jack fruit, the world's largest fruit. Inside the knobbly green shell are pods of dark-yellow flesh. Though the smell is a little strong and the flavor off putting, it can be cooked in delicious … [Read more...]

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Temple of the Broken Dishes

July 21, 2008 By MyBKK

With it's riverside location and dramatically soaring tower, Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) is likely the most striking temple in all of Bangkok. Yet up close, it's even more engaging. From a distance, the surface of the temple looks as though it were painted in a delicate set of … [Read more...]

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