"ONE NIGHT IN BANGKOK..." Bangkok by LysDor

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View from my Shangri-La hotel room - Bangkok

...or maybe two! I would say it is the average time needed for a stay in Bangkok.

Bangkok a magical, glittering and chaotic city

A song came into my mind. It is from the musical "Chess" and you might know it: "One Night In Bangkok". Some of the words just remind me how one could feel while staying in this extraordinary city:

"One night in Bangkok and the world's your oyster
The bars are temples but the pearls ain't free
You'll find a god in every golden cloister
A little flesh, a little history
I can feel an angel sliding up to me
One night in Bangkok makes a hard man humble
Not much between despair and ecstasy
One night in Bangkok and the tough guys tumble
Can't be too careful with your company
I can feel the devil walking next to me.

My very first visit to the City of Angels was in 1975. I remember the excitement of going in a faraway country and not knowing what was to come. Until then I had only travelled to nearby European countries.
The longhaul flight was awesome. Before landing breakfast was served - there was a red rose on the tray - and I watched the sun rising from behind the Himalayas. What a view!
When the aircraft door opened and I stepped out - I encountered my first shock - the air was so HOT and HUMID something I had never experienced before!

I have returned many times to Thailand, since. I always stay only a couple of nights in Bangkok before going to a resort: Phuket, Hua Hin. The city is so polluted and has a 24H life rythm in a total chaos that is hard for anyone not accustomed to it to bear it for a very long time!

Exceptionnally my first visit lasted one week because I planned and wanted to see all and every Buddhas and Temples in Bangkok!

Last visit to Bangkok: Feb 1993
Intro Updated May 26, 2004
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circeo Apr 25, 2004 at 5:33 AM

Very nice photos of a wonderful city!!! I want to go there!!! :))) ciao from italy*
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jmmorgan May 27, 2003 at 7:37 AM

I have 4 nights booked at the shangri La hotel soon. Thanx for the tips.
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yen_2 Mar 25, 2003 at 8:17 PM

Beuatiful pictures and you're right Bangkok is HOT, HOT, HOT but loving it!
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kimmo_v Feb 25, 2003 at 2:09 AM

Gr8 page!! i should be there in next july!
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Jim_Eliason Feb 15, 2003 at 5:36 AM

Very nice page, thanks
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Porteplume Jan 28, 2003 at 12:40 PM

I really enjoyed re-visiting this page. Very well written & the photography is great! - Amicalement - Viviane
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acemj Aug 20, 2002 at 3:50 AM

Floating Market sounds great!
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Bjorgvin Mar 11, 2002 at 4:38 AM

Gorgeous page, happy birthday!!
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aliante1981 Feb 27, 2002 at 3:28 AM

Great cultural tips - all `must to know`
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cadzand Jan 29, 2002 at 5:16 AM

Une envie grandissante de visiter ce beau pays