No, it's not a misplaced meal or a forgotten snack- the food on this plastic tray was very intentionally left on the sidewalk. Stemming from the same animist traditions that gave rise to Thailand's ubiquitous Spirit Houses, this tray contains some of the local spirits' favorite … [Read more...]
Bangkok Past and Future
Many visitors remark with amazement at the degree to which Bangkok seems to combine both the past and the future. This can be seen in the strange mix of revered temples and fashionable shopping malls, ancient spiritual practices and hi-tech transportation. And it can be seen … [Read more...]
Dashboard Altars
One of the most appealing aspects of life in Thailand is the degree to which religion permeates everyday life. Shrines decked out in offerings are tucked between houses, on shelves in restaurants, and even on the dashboard of commuter buses. … [Read more...]
Engine-Powered Fruit
Not content to have a simple market stand or a slow old pushcart, this fruit vendor has gone hi-tech. With a two-tier glass case affixed to the front of a powerful motorbike, he can jet across Bangkok to bring his customers their fruit. … [Read more...]
Yellow Shirt Mondays
Tourists who have delved into the mysteries of Bangkok a little too fully may wake up unable to remember what day of the week it is. Thankfully, they'll never have trouble telling if it's a Monday, thanks to the many yellow polo shirts they'll encounter throughout the city. It's … [Read more...]
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