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ONE NIGHT IN BANGKOK...

by LysDor - last update: May 26, 2004

View from my Shangri-La hotel room
...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!

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LysDor's Bangkok Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 5 - Photos: 5
 
RestaurantsHotels & Accommodations
Tips: 4 - Photos: 4
 
Nightlife
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
Off The Beaten Path
 
Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
 
Transportation
Tips: 3 - Photos: 3
Local Customs
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
 
Packing ListsShopping
 
Sports TravelGeneral Tips
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2

LysDor's Bangkok Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
BANGKOK TEMPLES & ARCHITECTURE- 6
BANGKOK FLOATING MARKET- 6
BANGKOK HOTELS- 9
BANGKOK STREET LIFE- 4

Comments for LysDor about Bangkok
circeo Sun Apr 25, 2004 12:33 UTC
 Very nice photos of a wonderful city!!! I want to go there!!! :))) ciao from italy*
jmmorgan Tue May 27, 2003 14:37 UTC
 I have 4 nights booked at the shangri La hotel soon. Thanx for the tips.
yen_2 Wed Mar 26, 2003 04:17 UTC
 Beuatiful pictures and you're right Bangkok is HOT, HOT, HOT but loving it!
kimmo_v Tue Feb 25, 2003 10:09 UTC
 Gr8 page!! i should be there in next july!
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