Bangkok

    Thailand, Sweet Chaos of Life

    Thailand, Sweet Chaos of Life

    In 9 minutes and 34 seconds, the sweet chaos of Thailand... I wanted to share this lovely video, discovered while browsing the web.
    Bangkok, the tourist district, night. Thailand, February 2009.

    Farangset is good

    Here I am in Bangkok, in the tourist district, for a short night. I take off again early on Friday for Phuket. Heading for Koh Yao Noi, my first stopover, in Phang Na Bay.
    Bangkok underwater in 2030?

    Bangkok under water in 2030?

    Bangkok, built on a marshy ground, sinks. With rising sea levels due to global warming, the capital of Thailand could be swallowed up under 1.50 meters of water by 2030.
    A train at the market, Bangkok.

    A train at the market

    This train, which runs through the Maeklong market, near Bangkok, is Thailand's most famous. We fold the stalls, flush with the rails, to let it pass!
    Khao San Road, the tourist street, still lively ... Bangkok, Thailand, January 2007.

    In the frenzy of Bangkok

    Here I am, back in Bangkok, and not without pleasure, I must say... It's good to be back in civilization: no more mosquitoes, and long live fast Internet connections, restaurants, lively streets and stores worthy of the name!