Bangkok 2004

Was browsing through the photo's in the office. Came across some photos taken during our 2004 Company Trip at Bangkok.

This is when we arrived at Bangkok airport. The airport ain't that specular as I expected it to be.
The aim is to cross the Chao Phrya river to get to that temple
So we all got into a boat and headed towards the temple
The journey was interesting. Passing all the wodden houses by the river. Got to see how some Thai's live by the river banks

Got to experience abit of "floating market" where people sell all sorts of things using their sampan and approach people on boats

Check out the goodies he has in his sampan to sell. But this ain't easy to do as you need to balance yourself on the boat at the same time, preventing your boat to move away with the current and at the same time serving your customers. I would say it would take someone with experience to manage this

See how spectacula the temple is
This event was somethign interesting. While eating we were entertained with some Thai cultural dance.
The setting was special. We sat on the floor. The table was set up beautifully. Food was ok. Had quite alot of dishes


This is a Tiger Zoo. But ironically it didn't have much tigers.
This is a huge baby tiger. Before we saw this there were booths were we could carry a tiny baby tiger and feed it milk. It was interesting. Just makes me wanna hug and squeeze the tiny baby tigers. If only they weren't carnivors I'll certainly keep one at home. Like a big huge cuddly cat
There was a race for these pigs. Which pigs runs the fastest to the finishing line. Check out the kids behind them. The pigs in the end actually turned back and chased the kids in the end. It was hillarous. Crocodiles. I've never seen so many before. At first glance they look fake.
This stop was a waste of time. Tour guides were trying to con us by bringing us to this useless so-called-herb factory. Basically it was more of a Direct marketing place to buy herbs pills

Tuk Tuk....this is a motorcycle cum trishaw. They are mad on the road. So be on guard if you try it.

The trip was good. It was my first Overseas trip further than Singapore. Enjoyed it alot although would have prefered if my Boo was with me to experince Bangkok. Althought the trip was interesting I had left my family, friends and my boo behind in Penang to bid farewell to 2004 and welcome 2005. How did I spend the countdown...in the hotel room with my colleague looking out the window for miserable fireworks. Oh boy what a waste. Actually we had a big plan for the countdown but all celebrations were cancelled in respect of the lives cherished during the Tsunami Disaster in Phuket, India and Indonesia.

Know what's good in Bangkok....shopping!!! Where is good to shop...you have to go to the huge night markets called (mine my spelling) Chatuchak market and "J"...darn forgot the name. But those places were the best....you can find all sorts of things there plus you can bargain further. I bought alot of T shirts with cool remarks and logos.

Food wise, we followed the tour so the food we got weren't nice. It's a pity I didn't get to try out the food there. Didn't even get to have Tom Yam!!!

Gosh must really make a trip back there again.