Monument erected in 1941 as memorial to the Thai victory over the French in a border dispute the year before. Great place for grabbing a bus to various parts outside the city. Also shopping center catering mainly to Thai white collar workers and students. Some great bargains here and its right on the Skytrain system.

Asoke Ave during the giving of Alms to the Monks.

One of the 5 Star Hotels on the banks of the Chao Praya River

The business hub of the city. Very modern and pristine area, also on the Skytrain route.

Upmarket futuristic design office tower.

Sathorn Square traffic below the pedestrian walkways.

Chatuchak from the Skytrain. There are 15,000 stalls at this, the world's largest, weekend market.

Skytrain infrastructure and Siam Paragon

Ploen Chit Rd running beneath the Skytrain

Massive shopping complex that sells everything from Coke to Aston Martins!

Ploen Chit Rd, skywalk, Skytrain pillars

Amazing array of fresh and cooked foods

Every fruit, vegetable, seafood and sweet that you could imagine!

Spotless and shiny everywhere!

Dried fruits, Durian, Banana, Mango, Papaya, Tamarind, etc..

Same greens you would find anywhere, mainly grown in the cooler northern region

Bangkok's now 2nd tallest building!

One of the many shopping Nirvana's in Bangkok.

The suburban malls are vast too!

The amazing support tower and its golden suspension cables shimmer under spotlights. Taken while on an evening dinner cruise on the Chao Praya River.

Asoke Ave', where the Alms for the Monks Festival was held.

You can withdraw as much as your bank will allow you from the indoor, guarded ATMs at this major Citibank branch.

Thai Dolls & Masks, Fake Ivory and Chinese Porcelain, Buddhist Greenstone Figurines.

3 Floors at a time escalator!

Shops for all tastes!

Looking towards Klong Toey from T21.

Each tower has its own helicopter pad. Massive pool and gym for occupants

Benjakiri Park

Under one side...