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Clear signs of narcotics abuse. Sad.

Camel Toe or bust!

That's good to hear it's the same though. I just checked online and I couldn't find that map made by that woman anymore. I think her name was Jenny. Anyway, I see there were lots of maps available now. Probably can download a good one for free.

I think you are referring to JJ Mall as it is called. I think I bought some big and inexpensive suitcases there a couple of times about 10 years ago. It was great for that, but then, once online retail took over with websites like Lazada, I began getting all that kind of stuff online and I no longer go shopping for stuff like that. Yes, the indoor shopping part is much more comfortable with the air conditioning. But I'm not sure I would go there just for that. If you're gonna be indoors, it's kind of like any other shopping mall in Bangkok. I think it's the outdoor market concept with the endless lanes of stalls that makes it so uniquely interesting. That's just my take anyway. Back in the day there was even a map created and sold by a expat woman that she made to help people find things more easily within the endless maze of stuff. Not sure if that map is still being sold though.

Yes, you are. Biden was 77 when he ran for president. Trump is 78. That will make Trump the oldest candidate to ever run for president in the United States. He's way too old and in serious and clear cognitive decline. He needs to step down just like Biden did.

I agree. That is a definite problem with massive markets. It can become both exhausting and sensory overload. With Chatuchak the heat eventually got to me too. That's why I more or less stopped going. And when things are cheap you sometimes end up buying a lot more stuff than you need just because it's cheap and looks cool. There was a time I was buying stuff there as props for projects I was involved with. Mainly fabrics and ceramics. It was an excellent resource for that. But in general, I find I enjoy big markets the most when I just walk around, look at stuff, stop to eat something good when I get hungry, and leave when I get tired, but without really buying anything.

That's Korat. Useless and anecdotal. If you wanna catch fairies best you go down to Silom. Here was the questions on Chatuchak:

I probably haven’t walked around Chatuchak Market in about 10 years. I used to really enjoy it, even though it is in many ways geared more towards tourists. To me, going there always felt like a really traditional cultural Thai experience despite how modernized Bangkok has become. It also seemed like it had some of the best stuff made in Thailand to look at. And cultural in the sense that I would always see interesting handy crafts from all parts of the country, lots of Buddhist artwork and antiques, interesting food stalls, essential oils, and a great place to buy cheap ceramic plates and bowls as well as exotic looking drinking glasses. Some of the wood furniture was also really fun to look at as well. And we would always find a great place to eat some delicious fried chicken, sticky rice, larb, and that kind of good stuff. In the last 10 years, I have at least visited the Ao Tor Kor market across the street a few times. That’s great too. Always an amazing selection of high-quality fruit to choose from, as well as fresh meat, fish, and vegetables if you like to cook. And then there is also some interesting ready-made foods available towards the end in the food court area. I also think Ao Tor Kor has one of the biggest selections of rice varieties for sale that I’ve ever seen in Thailand. Anyway, I’m so out of touch with what it’s like in Chatuchak Market these days. I’m sure a lot has changed, depending on what sells best and what the (mainly) Asian tourists are looking for nowadays. Is it still a really fun place to walk around on a weekend? And, if so, what are the things there that you enjoy most about it?

I kind of remember one named dolf who used to do battle with transam. Is he/she gone? The others don't ring a bell.

I wouldn't know. Google is your friend.

Might have something to do with the garbage quality phone in Australia that the screenshot was captured on.

Wow, amazing if they are still there. The Thai man who owned it must be retired by now though. He was already in his sixties some 30 years ago. I think I had them make me some shirts and pants too. Was always very well done. Rarely needed any adjustments from what I recall.

Here is a photo. Should help.

That is a true fact. And applies to most of them. Referring to that 80s-90s era, the majority of the big Sikh run tailor shops on Sukhumvit Road, between Soi 1 and Asoke, used to send all their tailoring work to a couple of double-wide shophouses at the end of Soi 4, on the right, just before the entrance to the tobacco monopoly. There were rows of sewing machines and fans spinning day and night. Presumably it was a lot of cheap, migrant labor doing the sewing. The tailor shops on Sukhumvit were/are really just glorified (high priced) fabric shops. Not sure if that's still where all the cutting and sewing is done for the remaining tailor shops, but at that time I was told I could just purchase good quality fabric from Chinatown and take it to one of those shophouses to have it turned into a suit at very low cost. I never tried it out though.

Definitely a true gem. Text from the Nana Hotel website: Tailor Shop When you visit d&d Tailors, it is like entering into your own private fashion design work shop. The highly skilled tailors are very knowledgeable about the latest fashions from around the globe. If yo

https://www.nanahotel.co.th/

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As long as it's free that all that matters to you. So do add it to your list of travels. You surely won't be disappointed. It even has free toilet paper.

Noticed that. He/She/Him/Her/It/That/ makes posts trying to trigger people 90% of the time, but rarely has anything of relevance, substance or value to add. Many of the posts are broadly off-topic and are usually nonsensical. Just short 3-4 word sentences with an antagonizing tone. OCDC and ADD combined with narcotic drug use is possibly the underlying issue. Got to give it credit though. Never seen another poster receive as many sad and confused smileys on the site. Should be given an award! 🥇

I get it. So many free public toilets, so little time. 👍🏼

It's fantasy and fetish for some I think.

OK, 2015, I was close enough.

Got it. 👍🏼

I thought my OP was clear: Your first visit to Thailand was in 2019 and, thus you have no reference. I wouldn't expect you to have anything useful to add to the topic.

Sorry, don't know that person. I don't think there is a member on this site with that username?