Haagen Dazs Treats

It was pouring rain, and I didn't have an umbrella with me. I decided to wait it out at the station first, then got bored after 20 minutes. I spotted a Haagen Dazs shop below; expensive, but better than waiting and doing nothing.

I ordered their hot chocolate which was 220 Baht (ouch!). This is quite the dessert -- it comes with three toppings, which you are free to add onto the whipped cream: chocolate syrup, chocolate shavings and cocoa powder.

It was quite rich, but a good way to warm up from the chilly rain.

Just as I had finished, the blue sky came out again. Out the door and back on the road to home....

Otoko Market

This is famous among Thais, but not so among foreigners. "Otoko Market" is the food market in Bangkok. It is said that all food from Thailand is distributed through this market.

The market is located across the street from Chatuchak market, near Mo Chit station.

It is amazing CLEAN, which is absolutely shocking for Bangkok. Clean is not a word I would associate with Thai markets, but this place is unbelievable. The white tile floors are bright and clean, highlighting the equally clean food stalls selling fruit, dried fruit, juices, meats and vegetables. It's really a pleasant experience to walk around.

Here, I tried Mangosteen juice (anti-aging properties ladies!), banana chips, Chinese oranges and more.

If you do visit this market, be sure to come on an empty stomach! There are so many good things to try, buy and eat here. Highly recommended!

Water Apples:


Melons (which are VERY expensive in Japan -- over $40 for one!)

Scenes from Chatuchak

AHAHAHahaha! I'm at Chatuchak!


Chatuchak (pronounced: chat + DU + chat) market is a sprawling indoor/ outdoor market at the end of the BTS Sukhumvit line (stop: Mo Chit).

Popular with tourists and locals alike, Chatuchak boasts clothes, bars, food stalls, furniture, animals, and knick-knacks; basically, whatever you are looking for, can likely be found here.

I had a rare Saturday off, so I headed out to the market to do some x-mas shopping. I also enjoyed a bowl of noodles and some cold coffee. The place is so huge, it's quite easy to get lost. Printing a map and bringing along a compass, might come in handy. If you're like me, you'll enjoy getting "lost" and finding unusual shops.

Prices on most items range from 10 up to 1,000 + baht. It's up to you if you want to bargain or not.

A few warnings:
- It gets hot there while walking around, bring a bottle of water.
- Toilets are few and far between, and are not clean at all. Try to use the washrooms at JJ Mall nearby.
- Arriving around 10am, you'll find all the stalls open. Arrive before then, and you'll walk around very bored (which is exactly what happened to me one time. I like "early mornings", but Thai shopkeepers, don't. ^O^)