Words from an Irishman on his way home...

Thursday 5 July 2007

Bangkok changes?


Fried tofu, basil leaves and chilli over rice


Things that HAVE NOT changed since the last time I was in Bangkok:
People still inexplicably sniff Vicks Nasal Inhalers all the time - like just walking through a shopping centre or waiting for a bus (must be to do with the pollution)
Ronan Keating, Westlife and Enya are still piped on a loop throughout this country - explains their career longevity, I suppose.
You see the most hardcore looking tatoos on many of the guys over here - the kind that are done with a single long needle - not a needle gun. It might be a religious thing.
You still get dripped on from above all the time - even when it's not raining. Best not to ask where the dodgy water is coming from.
Things that HAVE changed since the last time I was in Bangkok:
You have more chance of finding a Japanese restaurant in the centre of Bangkok than a Thai one.
There are way more police and army officers on the street - probably due to the recent military coup and unrest.
The King's image is more prevalent than ever before. I think this acts as a stabilising influence to the point above.

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