Bedazzled by Bangkok (2)

by ARIEL NOBLE, May 6, 2009 | Destinations: Thailand / Bangkok

Skyscrapers along Ratchadamri Road in Bangkok

Skyscrapers along Ratchadamri Road in Bangkok

Image © 2009 ARIEL NOBLE

Skyscrapers along Ratchadamri Road in Bangkok

Bangkok traffic

McDonald says “sawat-dee-khrap”

Chinese lanterns inside Bangkok mall

Bangkok, Thailand

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