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 Daily
prayers
The Thais give a lot of time to their religion,
which is principally Buddhism. Not only do
they spend a lot of time at weekends in the
temples, they always manage to find a moment
in the week to meditate in a place of worship.
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 Choked
by its traffic
Getting around in Bangkok can be a real Chinese
puzzle, especially during rush hour. Despite
considerable efforts by the authorities to
reorganize public transport, the city remains
stuck in its daily imbroglio.
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 A
gastronomic know how
Beyond their eternal smile, Thais have another
quality. Like other Asian societies, the people
of Siam have a natural ability to produce
choice cuisine.
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 Pedestrians
- watch out !
In Bangkok the pedestrian is NOT king! He
doesn't have total priority as in some European
countries. On the contrary, pavement users
would do well to remain vigilant at all times
as motorists are barely aware of their existence.
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 The
zero risk factor
Thai lives dangerously. Not for pleasure or
because they like taking risks but through
ignorance of the dangers around them. Everyday
they take risks and fatal accidents are not
uncommon, but, protected by their Good Spirits,
they carry on in their carefree manner - 'mai
pen rai!'.
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 When
the mask
is not enough...
Bangkok is alive, it breathes. It breathes
badly, but it breathes! In partial apnoea,
how long will the City of Angels hold out
against the suffocating, toxic smog? People
take small measures to protect themselves,
in anticipation of a brighter future.
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 Here
comes summer !!
With the rhythm of music of the Songkran Festival
(Thai New Year - the festival of water) around
April 13, Thais celebrate the arrival of summer
and get ready for the hot season.
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 Bangkok
waterways
To avoid the stress and hubbub of the capital's
intense traffic, some choose the river taxis
on the khlongs (canals). The limited network
satisfies many followers of this rapid means
of transport.
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 Pleasant
winters in Bangkok
Even the Farangs remain unfazed by the thermometers
of Bangkok regularly showing 32 degrees. Nonetheless
it's winter and the Thais go out in their
warm clothes. The westerners enjoy the mildness.
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