Monthly Archives: February 2012

26Feb

King’s Park rediscovered!

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Having gone to the King’s Park for the nth time already, we thought we knew the park so well. You can imagine how pleasantly surprised we were when we have gone to another side of the park– how come we have not “discovered” this in the past trips? Oh, well.. surprise, surprise!

A Chinese garden

We went there on a morning– and we were the only ones walking on this road! I enjoyed the fresh air, the peace and quiet– something that's definitely not common in bustling Bangkok

Look how vast this field is!

We were headed to this white structure. Reminds me of an ancient church, except that it does not have walls

And those lilies were beautiful!

Shared for Project 366 Blog Photo Challenge

25Feb

Beauty secrets

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Thais are very particular with looks.  Outward beauty is a  big deal, the reason why women in general  really spend money to look good.  One thing that you would immediately notice when you are in Bangkok is the availability of beauty parlors in every street or corner.

Can you guess what these are?  These are fake nail extensions.  You just glue them temporarily on your nails and you have an intricately designed nail for the day!  Brilliant, isn’t it?

It would be so easy to find make up stalls in malls. You can’t miss them because they are everywhere. Many of them even offer free make up trials so you can see how their products work for you. I am not sure if they have beauty blender, though… but with Bangkok dubbed as the “beauty capital” of Asia, I don’t see any reason why there wouldn’t be any of those here!

25Feb

Prayer for Thailand

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Different religious groups gathered at Sanam Luang, a park here in Bangkok to offer prayers for the country in time for the King’s 84th birthday last December 4, 2011.  Sanam Luang is located just across the Grand Palace.

It was very impressive how they prepared for this event.  I especially enjoyed the part where Christians gathered to worship.  Different bands from churches took turns in singing songs.  The sound system was great, the sound was loud and clear even if you go on the other side of the road.

Wirings were well kept, the stage was clear of wirings– they must have used

cable protectors for that.  Earlier that day, Muslims and Buddhists also prayed simultaneously in the huge field.  It was a rich cultural experience.  The cultural diversity in this country really interested me a lot.

Muslims praying

Buddhist devotees pray, with lotus flowers in hand