"D._Pepper's new Bangkok Page" Bangkok by D._Pepper

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Bangkok is a study in contrasts. My tour guide took me to see two wonderful temples during the day. You could feel the deep spirituality of the Thais by the amount of effort they have put into those temples - and there are a LOT of temples in Thailand. You could even see roadside shrines almost every other street in Bangkok.

Then, the tour guide took me to see two shows that night - a cabaret show featuring transvestites, and a "sexy" show - which in Pat Pong is called by touts the "ping pong" show - featuring impressively trained ladies of the night.

Of course, beyond these two tourist "attractions", Bangkok beckons for the excellent cuisine that we call Thai. This alone makes a visit to this City of Angels worthwhile.

Last visit to Bangkok: May 2002
Intro Written Sep 9, 2002
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Banyan Tree Bangkok Hotels (1)

Top rate facility, ameneties, and service! A swimming pool on the 21st Floor gives you a nice view of the city. And... more travel advice

Watch the Ratchada cabaret... Things to Do (1)

Watch the Ratchada cabaret show. It's an all male show - but do you see all male? more travel advice

Harmonique Restaurants (2)

Cozy, old world ambience. Family run. With a carafe of the house wine - an Italian white, the bill for two came to only... more travel advice

Pat Pong Night Market Nightlife (1)

It's at night. So, the heat is a bit more bearable. Open air stalls are on the road, while bars line both sides of the... more travel advice

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kaykhanittha Feb 22, 2007 at 11:40 PM

No need to pay this aiport departure tax anymore since February 2007 http://www.bangkok-airport-link.com
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Kristina1701 Aug 6, 2003 at 2:43 AM

interesting page
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Madasabull Jun 3, 2003 at 1:23 AM

You would never believe that was all male. No way. Great page.
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syllybabe May 24, 2003 at 4:56 AM

Just taking a quick peek. You know, it's kinda unfair for VT not to see the fantastic pics you took in Bkk. Pls. post a few, D.
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dinhyen Apr 13, 2003 at 9:06 PM

A hammerlock and a wet smooch.. that's what I'd call a date!
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suraphona Apr 5, 2003 at 10:45 AM

Where are the pics that you took it from Bangkok and Ayutthaya ?
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Sharrie Feb 4, 2003 at 12:41 AM

Heard u guys have a blast there last week! & yes, I remembered all the shows... quite an eye-opener for me on my 1st trip there!
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acemj Jan 7, 2003 at 7:14 PM

Mmmmm. Crab curry sounds delicious. I think I'd have to skip those cabaret shows!
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phil_uk_net Dec 23, 2002 at 3:27 AM

So much is fake in Bangkok - even the girls!
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ATLC Dec 15, 2002 at 11:23 PM

i wrote earlier: Practical, easy-to-read page. Well done!
Now I want to ask: what is a welcome lei?