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100 year old Market in Suphan Buri, Thailand

by Yin Teing on February 11, 2010

In Suphan Buri, there is a 100 year old market. It is unique in the sense that the old structure, ie old shophouses are purposely maintained. The market is opened from morning till evening. There are a blend of old and new things being sold in this market. You can all type of things from [...]

Snapshots of Phayao

by Yin Teing on October 7, 2009

Phayao is located on the northern side of Thailand. Usually you will pass by this quiet town on your way to Chiang Rai or the Myanmar border. This is on the way arriving to the intersection of Phayao town. Folks from nearby villages will come to Phayao to do shopping and get supplies as there [...]

Thewet Flower Market & Chrao Phraya River

by Yin Teing on September 19, 2009

The flower market is located about 30 min walk from Khao San area. You can reach there by taking bus no 53 (the staff in the guesthouse had kindly brought me there by bus). It is not as big as the main flower market but as the area is near Khao San, I figured that [...]

Khao San Road

by Yin Teing on September 19, 2009

Top: Khao San road in the day. There are many shops around Khao San area. Good for last minute shopping but if you have more time, you will get better rates for gifts you shop elsewhere in Bangkok. The roads are also wide and gives ample walking space and air (not as hot as Chinatown). [...]

Pratunam Market

by Yin Teing on September 19, 2009

Located right opposite Platinum Mall, you can enter Pratunam market via the small roads in between the shophouses. The entire area is fully abuzz with activity, from day to night. At night, there are night markets across few streets. Some of my friends had rented hotels here so that they get to enjoy full shopping [...]