Phespirit goes to Thailand
Bangkok     April 2003

FLY BTS SKYTRAIN

Skytrain (seen here at Ratchathewi BST) is without doubt the quickest and coolest way to travel around Bangkok, but it is limited in the number of city destinations it serves.

Chao Phraya Tourist Boat is also useful.

As for the grid-locked roads and the tuk-tuk drivers forever trying to hoodwink - forget it.

NO WAT SHOULD BE WITHOUT ONE

This is Somdet Phra Sittharot buddhachao, the principal Buddha image in the ubosot of Wat Pichayatikaram Warawiharn.

It is in the 'subduing Mara' posture.

The Buddhist temples - 'Wats' - in Bangkok do like a nice golden Buddha to brighten up the place. Every religion likes its gold.

PUNCHING AND KICKING AT LUMPINEE

Muay Thai Boxing from Lumpinee Stadium! 4th event, a feather weight contest, 126lbs:

A fine contest that went the full five rounds, resulting in a points win for Lamduanleg.