Went to JJ or Chatuchak (Jatujack) Market this afternoon for a bit of a wander around and shopping, keeps the missus happy and maybe she'll let me out for a beer later...
Set on 35 acres Chatuchak is the largest market in Thailand, easiest way to get to it is BTS Mochit which puts you in the market.
It wasn't too busy today, although we got there early I think many people had been put off by the upcoming 'Red Shirt' demonstrations.
The fashion area is good for the women, and there's loads of stalls. You would struggle to see them all in a day.
We stopped for a bite to eat and I had Prakow Gai Kai Dow mai sook. Chicken in basil with a runny fried egg. It was surprisingly good but not a contender for Bangkok's best Krapow award. I onloy thought to take a photo after I had started munching away at it...
The missus had Yen Ta Fo noodles. She poked and played with it so it was average I guess.
The spirit house shrine tucked away amongst all the stalls.
These kebab places are everywhere around the market now. Didn't try them but they smelt good.
It was pretty quiet as I mentioned. This is the main thoroughfare.
Nice flowery things.
The pet section. I had never found it before so I was pleased to accidentally stumble across it today. The dogs were so cute. My missus kept yelling at me not to touch them because she thinks they all have rabies.
Some rodents and a big cock.
Chicky prison.
The clock. It was a clear day, must have been close to 40 degrees and the sun was burning down.
Another shot of the main thoroughfare facing NE. You can just about see the BTS Skytrain in the distance.
Thirsty work all this shopping, so we stopped here for drinks. 20thb each. I had a lime and she had the yellow one (crysanthimum or sunflower I am guessing but someone can help me out there). The name of which is obscured in the photo!
Hi Hitler! The Fuhrer still as popular as ever in Thailand. My missus doesn't know who he is...
G.I. Somchai.