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Bangkok
Same same, but different. This Thailish T-shirt philosophy sums up Bangkok, a city where the familiar and the exotic collide like the flavours on a plate of pt tai.
Its the contradictions that provide the City of Angels with its rich, multifaceted personality. Here, climate-controlled megamalls sit side by side with 200-year-old village homes; gold-spired temples share space with neon-lit strips of sleaze; slow-moving traffic is bypassed by long-tail boats plying the royal river; Buddhist monks dressed in robes shop for the latest smartphones; and streets lined with food carts are overlooked by restaurants perched on top of skyscrapers. And as Bangkok races towards the future, these contrasts will never stop supplying the city with its unique and ever-changing strain of Thai-ness.
Until youve eaten on a Bangkok street, noodles mingling with your sweat amid a cloud of exhaust fumes, you havent actually eaten Thai food. It can be an intense mix: the base flavours spicy, sour, sweet and salty arent exactly meat and potatoes. But for adventurous foodies who dont need white tablecloths, theres probably no better dining destination in the world. And with immigration bringing every regional Thai and international cuisine to the capital, its also a truly diverse experience. And perhaps best of all, Bangkok has got to be one of the best-value dining destinations in the world.
The language barrier can seem huge, but its never prevented anybody from getting along with the Thai people. The capitals cultural underpinnings are evident in virtually all facets of everyday life, and most enjoyably through its residents sense of fun (known in Thai as snk). In Bangkok, anything worth doing should have an element of snk Ordering food, changing money and haggling at markets will usually involve a sense of playfulness a dash of flirtation, perhaps and a smile. Its a language that doesnt require words, and one thats easy to learn.
With so much of its daily life conducted on the street, there are few cities in the world that reward exploration as handsomely as Bangkok does. Cap off an extended boat trip with a visit to a hidden market. A stroll off Banglamphus beaten track can lead to a conversation with a monk. Get lost in the tiny lanes of Chinatown and stumble upon a Chinese opera performance. Or after dark, let the BTS (Skytrain) escort you to Sukhumvit, where the local nightlife scene reveals a cosmopolitan and dynamic city.
By Austin Bush, Writer
Admittedly, there are some things the hot weather, the traffic, the political instability that make Bangkok a less-than-ideal city. But theres so much more that makes it amazing. I love the food. What other city has such a full-flavoured, no-holds-barred, insatiable, fanatical approach to eating? I love old Bangkok districts such as Banglamphu and Chinatown still carry the grit, charm and character of the city that used to be. And Id be lying if I didnt also say that I love new Bangkok; dont we all have a soft spot for megamalls and air-con?
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Easily Bangkoks most charming neighbourhood, is the citys former aristocratic enclave, once filled with minor royalty and riverside mansions. Today, the old quarter is dominated by antique shophouses, backpackers seeking R&R on famous Th Khao San (pictured), civil servants shuffling between offices and lunch spots, and bohemian artists and students. Vendor carts and classic restaurants also make a patchwork quilt of Banglamphu, offering ample options for a roving stomach, and the area is also home to some of the citys best live music.
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