Being here now is particularly interesting since the government is currently run by the military after the "bloodless" coup of September 2006. The new airport is also mired in scandal due to cracks in runways and other problems that will likely force it to be shutdown for repairs. I visited a Buddhist monstery on Saturday very near the Siam Sky Train station called "Wat Pathum Wanaram". They had several bookstores, but only a few English translations.
Tonight we had Thai food so hot, that all 3 of us at the table could hardly eat. It was delicious though. Last night we went to the Lumpini Muay Thai kickboxing matches and watched 3 fighters get knocked out. Almost before they hit the ground, a stretcher was thrown in the ring and they were dragged out of the arena. Here is a brief video: "Fight!"
While I was here I also had a suit custom tailored at one of the many tailors in town. I had to shop around for a while to find a place with nice materials at the right place and eventually decided to go with Embassy Fashion House, which the concierge had recommended. Sunday I took the train to the Chatuchak Weekend Market. This place is like the biggest flea market you have ever seen - it just goes on and on and its just packed with shops and people. I found some really awesome stuff here!
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