Quick thoughts on Chinatown:
- Much more intense than the Thai areas, which is consistent with the Chinatown markets in the US.
- It was the only time I felt unsafe, when walking off the beaten path.
- Smells are intense! Like most of Bangkok there is a sick sweet smell that is a combination of the river, street food being cooked, garbage, car exhaust and sewage.
- First time in a tuk tuk taxi. Farangs are regularly upcharged for fares, know what the going rate is before you get into the cab and be clear on your pricing. One guy wanted to charge us half price but make "1 stop" along the way. Yeah right. Move to the next guy who then tried to charge us 4 times market for the ride. Move to the next guy who wanted to take us to a "club". Sorry dude, we need to get back to the hotel. Shot some good camera video off the side of this Universal studios ride they call a taxi.
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Eek, what ARE those green things with antennae?
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