Friday, July 24, 2009

18 July 2009 (Day 13): Chatuchak Weekend Market, Bangkok

We visited the Chatuchak Weekend Market. I must say it's gigantic. Without a map, it will be impossible to track our progress through the market. Not that we covered every inch of the market in a planned, logical manner anyway. We were just walking in random directions, looking out for interesting items for sale.

I was rather intrigued by the stalls selling figures made out of steel wires. The life-sized Alien and Predator were impressive. If only we could get a set home! After spending hours and passing hundreds of stalls, I only bought a watch compass - a cheap replacement for my failing army-issue.

Mid-afternoon, we took a cab back to Khao San (the others had left their stuff with the hotel) before proceeding on to the Bangkok Bus Terminal. We had an early dinner at a roadside stall before boarding the 5.30pm bus for a 14hr journey to Hat Yai.

Total expenses over 18 days: S$535
Participants: LSH, Zi Kai, Jing Kai, Lim Hwee

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