Bangkok Paraphernalia 2019
A rain broke a few hours before. Humidity conspired with darkness to hang around heavy in the air. It could almost be touched in the wee hours of warm tropical city. Hotel's 5-star lobby was not dark, but empty. Check-in was taking long. Friends came out for a smoke. I followed. A curvy woman in late thirties sat at smoking area dragging pensively on a cigarette. The dress was skimpy, suitable for this climate. A true embodiment of the city we landed few hours before. Free-spirited. Fun-loving. With a history. Bangkok. Dawn was yet to break-in. *** Morning was scorching. Our shelter at air-conditioned mini tourist bus was short-lived between a series of tourist attractions in the city. Golden Buddha, Grand Palace, Emerald Buddha, Reclining Buddha. Debate could not settle what was more overwhelming? History or architecture? Thus we clicked selfies. *** The endless lanes and alleys of Chatuchak market was full with men and women with every shape and form. Humid