"Something Old, Something New" a Bangkok Travel Page by AgnesB

Bangkok welcomes us on a rain-rinsed late evening, but offers clear, sunny skies for much of our stay. It has been four years since my last visit and I could not contain my excitement over trying out new things and catching up on "items" I failed to do last time.

First to greet us in the new Suvarnabhumi airport whose sheer size and structure is something to rave about. Glass and steel combine to give a modern feel while wonderful cultural pieces dot its spacious halls. There are plenty of shops and restaurants already, but everything is pretty much a work in progress.

I do have a lot of catching up to do. Last time I was here, most temples were closed due to Pres. Bush's state visit and the APEC Summit which happened all in the same week. Another thing I missed is the Chatuchak Weekend Market. I certainly will not skip that "weekend" detail again.

I only have warm memories of my stay in Bangkok. For the kind smiles of people I met, the majestic temples I visited and the bustle of its street markets, Bangkok is definitely a repeat-worthy experience (definitely, because I also missed Ayutthaya this time!). As I mull over this great experience, I cannot help but repeat to myself a word that has become close to my heart -- Sawasdee Ka...