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Before coming to Bangkok, I've read about tactics used by the locals informing the tourists that the wats / temples happen to be closed that particular day. In doing so, they would take the tourists to other spots where they can earn a commission. Well, it seems that they have changed tactics when I was there.
As I was exploring the temples / wats on my own, I was a good target for many locals. I definitely don't look like a Thai. A number of them, ranging from security personnel, drinks seller, tuk-tuk drivers, and other locals tried to approach me and checked where I was heading. Basically, I was exploring the route suggested by Lonely Planet to visit Grand Palace and Wat Po on the foot. Well, the distance was long enough to attact unnecessary attraction. Each of them was very kind to share with me the directions of the places I want to visit BUT they would follow with statements like "Oh, it's not opened so early". And the best part of the story is when I just flashed by dimples at them and walked away, they would quickly shout and say that the temple / wat is opened!!! I just laughed and continued with my mini "adventure"!
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At Least Do This: Just smile and say thank you! Don't worry, Thais are very friendly people and they will not "disturb" you further!
Alternative: It would be good to seek second opinion. In fact, along the route, I saw signs put up by local authority "not to trust strangers". If you need to ask directions, the best person would be the guides stationed outside the Grand Palace. You will not go wrong with them.
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ollyf Sat Feb 7, 2009 09:47 UTC
Re Suan Lum Night Bazaar. It's not pronounced see-lom, it's soon-lum. Silom (see-lom) is nearby, but a completely different place. | Wild_Orchid Tue Dec 23, 2008 07:52 UTC
you have some fine tips on your BKK page. :-) | yellowcab Mon Dec 24, 2007 17:02 UTC
I know you are an intelligent tourist. thnaks to VT and Lonely Planet! Wow You are the Bangkok queen of resto tips! I'll check this page as i ready myself to Bangkok next time! | iaint Mon Aug 13, 2007 15:54 UTC
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