Tuesday, October 30, 2007

The Bizarre in Chiang Rai

I recently made a trip to Chiang Rai and as always went to the Night Bazaar open market and food area. I also saw some interesting and bizarre names for establishments while walking around. Most amusing was the sign advertising for "The Womb," "The Inn Come Hotel," and "The Sperm." Throw in "Thai Massage" and ... anyone trying to make a baby? Hilarious. Chiang Rai is the most fun and chilled out Night Bazzar I've been to in Thailand. It's the hangout spot for locals both young and old, rich and poor, with all kinds of food from local worms to sushi, performances from traditional northern thai music to Kathoey shows, and people selling everything from tacky-thai kitsch to hip contemporary art.
Night Bazaar--never a complete experience in Thailand without a Kathoey Show, or thai 'lady boys' found performing all over the country.

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