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	Trade fair shopping The unnoticed shopping style Bangkok offers just about any kind of shopping from the hot and humid streets to cool air-conditioned shopping malls. Shopping of some kind can be found everywhere.. More in shopping

	Girls' university uniform Short and tight both the shirt and the skirt S, M, L, XL are universal clothing sizes but not for Thailand. There are additional sizes known as SS, SSS, and SSSS. The more Ss the smaller... More in fashion

	Street foo d Easy and cheap for a busy city life If there were a list of world cities of food, Bangkok would possibly be in the top ten... More in food

	White skin preferred Thais' most wanted complexion Why Thais like white complexion, how Thais combat dark skin... More in culture

	Thaniya The Japanese nightlife heaven Whi le there's " Little Tokyo " for Japanese to enjoy during the day, there's Thaniya for them during the night. Bangkok alone can fulfill any Japanese almost 24/7. More in recreation

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Shopping	Baiyoke Thailand's symbol of the tallest Baiyoke is a name known in Thailand for tall buildings....
Central World Plaza The all-time shopping location Formerly known as the World Trade Center, Central World Plaza(CWP) now belongs to Central Pattana (more commonly known for their Central Department Stores)... Chatuchak Weekend Market "Shop till you drop" in the "Labyrinth Market" With over 10,000 shops and 200,000 visitors per weekend day, Chatuchak Market is believed to be the world's biggest flea market... Hypermarkets Giant supermarkets vs. grocery stores The first time I heard of hypermarket in Thailand was in the early 90's in the name of Sears Hypermart. Actually, I didn't realize Hypermart was short for hypermarket... Indra Square Bangkok's early days all-in-one shopping complex Thirty years ago, Indra was part of Bangkok's most popular avenue. The avenue stretches from Daimaru Department Store.... MBK Center Thailand's first mega air conditioned street market When asking directions for the MBK Center, some tourists may find out that many Thais don't know it. It would take Thais a while to figure out what it is. This is because... Midday flea markets The daily mini Chatuchak markets As a hot and humid city, open-air shopping is an inevitable part of the Bangkokians' lifestyle. Undoubtedly, food stalls and street markets can be seen everywhere including... Mobile Vendors The moving style shopping Upon your street shopping experience in Bangkok, you may inevitably make business with mobile merchants... Pantip Plaza Bangkok' s classic all round computer mall If you ask any Bangkokians where to get computer products, nine out of ten would mention Pantip Plaza, Thailand's first and biggest computer mall... Patpong The classic go-go bars and the night bazaar As k a Thai for his impression of Patpong, nine out of ten would refer it to the "Sex". Lately, Patpong has shared its reputation to other areas such as, the night bazaar, Songkran water festival, and Mardi Gras... Pratunam Marke t One of Bangkok's oldest street markets Pratunam Market dates back Bangkok's street shopping landmark for many decades.... Siam Square The all in one place for Bangkokians' modern lifestyle Siam Square is undoubtedly the most popular place in Bangkok. Surprisingly, this place is owned by Chulalongkorn University, a public institution... Street shopping Bangkokians' open-air lifestyle Did you know that Bangkok is one of the hottest cities in the world? Yes, occasionally it's true. That's why you can easily see open-air lifestyle here... Suanlum Night Bazaar Shoppers' night paradise While Chatuchak Market is a "must go" for shopping on day time weekend, Suanlum Night Bazaar is the like for nighttime daily... Trade fair shopping The unnoticed shopping style Bangkok offers just about any kind of shopping from the hot and humid streets to cool air-conditioned shopping malls. Shopping of some kind can be found everywhere... Victory Monument Budget shoppers' paradise The Victory Monument is one of Bangkok's important landmark...

Fashion	Curmin skin care cream The fight against aging skin: Nature vs. nature The latest big news in Thailand's cosmetic market is the launch of Curmin cream....
Girls' university uniform Short and tight both the shirt and the skirt S, M, L, XL are universal clothing sizes but not for Thailand. There are additional sizes known as SS, SSS, and SSSS. The more Ss the smaller... Japanism Thai teens' Japanese craze No matter where you are in Thailand, you're always surrounded by something Japanese. The cars around you, the watch you wear, the comic you read.... Low rise jeans Girls' undersized fashion Low rise jeans are popular these days and this is no exception for Thai girls... Thais' pink fashion Thais' nationwide pink fashion While in Bangkok you can get Versace, Valentino, MNG, and the like, none of these designers could dominate the Thais as much as the simple T-shirt fashions... Wrist band Thailand everybody's fashion Wrist band, wrist band, and wrist band. The hot fashion you can see everywhere in Bangkok (and Thailand). And it's different from those particularly enjoyed by young girls like the low rise jeans..

Food	Clean Food Good Taste Finding good and clean food the easy way Thailand is a country of food. Food is plentiful and there is more than enough to choose. In Bangkok, you can find something to eat 24/7 per year...
Green tea The herbal drinks for everyone While more young Thais are eating Western fast foods, more Thai parents are eating vegetarian food or participating the Vegetarian Festival .. Open-air restaurants The good food makes eating out a way of life Eating out is a way of life in Thailand. Food is good and cheap. Thais eat out around once a week (and more for many)... Pad Thai The world renowned Thai dish, a street food in Thailand Pad Thai noodle can be very special in some countries but not really so in Thailand. It's something you can find easily along Bangkok streets... Street food Easy and cheap for a busy city life If there were a list of world cities of food, Bangkok would possibly be in the top ten... Vegetarians Quietly and steadily expanding The growing concerns in health and nutrition has made vegetarian food quite common in Bangkok. There are hundreds of vegetarian restaurants in many corners...

Culture	Ancient beliefs vs. modern living The peaceful coexisting lifestyle I believe Bangkok could be one of the top places where the symbols of luck can be seen everywhere at anytime amidst the modern lifestyle. The symbol of luck is no different from food in this city, it's everywhere 24/7...
Eating out The anytime & anywhere lifestyle Can you list places on earth where eating out is both good and cheap? Yes, the list is quite short. Mostly, if it's good, it's expensive, if it's cheap, it's terrible... Erawan Shrine One of the most worshipped shrines Erawan Shrine is truly a contradiction between East vs. West and ancient vs. modern... Loy Krathong Festival When the moon is full and the tide is high, it's time to decorate the rivers and canals Loy Krathong has been in Thailand about 700 years ago since Sukhothai ... Siam to Thailand From Siamese cat to Pad Thai While you can see Thainess hidden here and there, you can also see Siam in the same way. Though officially renamed from Siam for over 6 decades, Thailand's former name... Songkran Festival The "Quiet Bangkok, Noisy Thailand" water festival Many of my friends and I feel that April is the worst month of the year. It's the hottest month, say 36 to 41 centigrade. At times, Bangkok in April was recorded as the hottest place on earth... Spirit house A doll house that guards the homeowners' big house Almost every house in Thailand has a spirit house... Spirit house 2 A doll house that guards the homeowners' big house When located next to the Erawan Shrine, the spirit house stands on lower grounds as the Erawan Shrine is considered a higher status... Thai names Nicknames are as important as real names Some foreign students taking a Thai class may notice not long that many Thai names are different from the Thai vocabulary. They're don't sound simple especially, the last name... Thai names 2 The confusing Thai-Roman transliteration Getting around Bangkok and Thailand can be confusing especially, for first time visitors when facing with Thai names and words written in Roman... Thainess vs. Thailess Thai arts, designs, and architectures in Western surroundings Queen Sirikit National Convention Center and Suvannabhumi Airport are some places where you can see Thai arts and designs in a Western structure. In other words, Thainess vs. Thailess... Vegetarian Festival 9 days and 9 nights to refresh body and mind During the 11th. month of the Thai calendar (around October), Thailand holds a vegetarian festival for 9 days and 9 nights... White skin preferred Thais' most wanted complexion Why Thais like white complexion, how Thais combat dark skin...

Recreation	Benjakiti Park A modern park in Bangkok's beautiful location Located in the most beautiful part of Bangkok, Benjakiti Park was opened in December 2004...
Benjasiri Par k A small park in an unexpected location Anyone living in Bangkok for some time may find it surprising having seen Benjasiri park for the first time... Chatuchak Park Green peace for the world's largest busy flea market Having seen this park under construction many light years ago, I felt it was a life time project. Each time I looked at it, it was full of mud and sand... Football (Soccer) The most popular sport still has a long way to go Do you know that Muay Thai, the nation's martial art, is not the most popular sport in Thailand?... Football (Soccer) Fever Football fever without the Thai Football team If you ask any Thais to list their top three favorite sports, 9 out of 10 would include Football . It's everyone's sports (well, almost) regardless of age, sex, race... Lumpini Park Bangkok's Central Park Lumpini park acts like Buddha's birthplace in Thailand because Lumpini was Buddha's birthplace in Nepal... Patpong The classic go-go bars and the night bazaar As k a Thai for his impression of Patpong, nine out of ten would refer it to the "Sex". Lately, Patpong has shared its reputation to other areas such as, the night bazaar, Songkran water festival, and Mardi Gras... Rama 9 Park The metropolitan park of Bangkok Occupying 500 rai ( approx. 800,000 sq. meters), Rama 9 Park is not just a community park like any others but this is a metropolitan park... Santiphap Park Green peace in a concrete jungle A park similar to Bejasiri, Santiphap's location is beyond expectation.. Thailand Japanese animation festival A reunion festival for Thai Doujinshi Japanese animation (anime) has been playing an important role among Thai youngsters for more than 30 years.... Thaniya The Japanese nightlife heaven Whi le there's " Little Tokyo " for Japanese to enjoy during the day, there's Thaniya for them during the night. Bangkok alone can fulfill any Japanese almost 24/7... Women's variety magazines The expanding Western attitudes and lifestyle It is no doubt that Bangkok has more than enough magazines for women to choose at the newsstands. Kwanruan, Sakulthai, Kullasatri are quality names for these magazines...

Others	696, Bangkok : World's yellowest city Bangkok shines for His Majesty June 9, 2006 (696) marked the day Bangkok (and Thailand) became the shiniest place on earth. And also the yellowest day in the world. The day you saw yellow, yellow, and yellow....
Bangkok traffic From "Venice of the East" to "Asia's largest parking lot" Do you know that Bangkok was named "Venice of the East" about fifty years ago? There were hundreds of canals and people commuted by boats... Billboards Bangkok's make-up They're everywhere, lampposts, building walls, and even skyscrapers. While commercial signs and billboards are strict in many cities, they're quite easy here in Bangkok... Condo life Bangkokians' new dream home Single house, single house, single house. These are the answers you would get 10 years ago if you asked any Bangkokian about buying a home... Elephant Building Thais' beloved animal symbolized as a concrete structure The elephant building is known among Thais as Tuk Chang. Located on Phaholyothin road mid way to... Japanese Community A place where Japanese don't need to know a second language If you walked along Sukhumvit road and began seeing stores around you turning Japanese, you're in the Japanese community... Motorcycle taxi s What ever is possible to fight against Bangkok traffic Bangkok's notorious traffic jam is known as Asia's largest parking lot.... NGV cars Bangkokians' fight against oil shock For many Bangkokians, cars serve far beyond just a vehicle, they're like the General's medals. Cars mean prestige especially, imported or expensive cars. Unfortunately, this sort of prestige means mountains of burdens... Pok Pok The mini taxis for Bangkok's huge traffic Pok Pok is a small truck servicing like a motorcycle taxi and a Tuk Tuk(motor tricycle taxi)... Public toilets Widespread but hidden Finding public toilets differ from cities to cities. Some are on the sidewalks, in subway stations, in cafes (meaning you have to pay for a cup of coffee first.)... Recreational gas station The drivers' oasis Don't expect a Bangkokian going to a gas station just for gas refill, car wash, tire repair, and the like, they could be there for something totally different. Something like shopping or banking... Taekwondo View Thailand's Taekwondo Supergirl It may be quite late to write about "Taekwondo View" but since she can be seen everywhere in Bangkok (and Thailand)... Taxi Bangkok's candy toy cars While Bangkok sidewalks are filled with street food , Bangkok streets are filled with taxis. Unlike other means of public transportation like buses, skytrain, subway, Pok Poks , motorcycle taxis , or river boats, taxis are the one and... Thais are getting fat The emerging quiet threat Babies should be fat. That's what most Thai parents prefer (besides the white skin ) especially, with newborn babies. Fat means cute and healthy. Some Thai parents having... Vending machine The emerging coin-operated lifestyle Unlike some countries where vending machines are highly developed and become part of life, Thailand vending machines are just beginning to becoming a lifestyle...

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