** Simplicity **: Bangkok Trip Continue and Finale

It seems like there is never a good time to finish the blog about my recent trip to Bangkok, so I might as well start now. Since I didn't spend that much time on sightseeing; this entry should be brief, simple and painless.

So what did I see exactly?

well, i had a Thai dinner buffet on a boat, touring through the city and the surrounding buildings/temples along the river. Last time I checked the map, there is only one river cutting through central Bangkok, so I would assume it is the Chaopharaya River.

Due to nature of a typical business dinner, I couldn't devote 100% of my focus on what is supposed to be an incredible view on the river, but can I just say that the food is awesome as well? Toward the end of an 2-hour boat ride, I went on the deck to get some fresh air. I felt nothing but a thick layer of humidity running through my face. It is very.........warm even late at night.

State Tower - this place is referring by my colleague. They accidentally "found" this building while looking for a Starbucks last time in Bangkok. When they got the coffee on the ground floor, they also found the entrance to an extraordinary city view on top of the building.

With a purchase of an very expensive drink, I get to see a view like this for "FREE" on top of State Tower

Later on i found out, according to my tour guide, Sirocco in State Tower is where you get to enjoy the MOST expensive (about $330 USD a meal) lobster meal in bangkok. For those of us who are on a tighter budget, we can skip the whole seafood idea but go straight to the Sky Bar on the roof of building at the 64th floor.

Standing on top of the stairs looking down the bar.
I actually got stopped by the security guard when trying to snap some shots of this beautiful bar. But toward the end of night, the he was nice enough to grant me one shot. I took more than one shot, but who is counting anyways?

Gate/Temple in front of the famous Siam Lum Night Bazaar - pretty much a night market mixed with live performance, bar, street food, and arty crafts. It is a very organized market for the western tourist; this means you won't be able to get a good bargain out of anything. Later on we went to another night market where any bargain is possible, including the "special service" along the side of the street. Hum...I wouldn't want to get into too much details here, though.