One night in Bangkok is not enough. We added 12 hours and spent time with some of the South Africans living in the Thai capital. Thais call it Krung Thep – Bangkok is only used by foreigners. The Thai name for Bangkok holds the world record for the longest city name. Thais revere their king and capital and this is tangible. Bangkok is a city of contrasts. Luxury and humility, urban craze and tranquility, modernity and tradition.
Over posh cocktails at the Sky Bar, Mandi and Krige Venter share first impressions of city life. We stroll down Khao San Road and find some delectable treats for the brave of heart. The WWF sent 1600 paper pandas on a world tour to raise awareness and funds for the conservation of the estimated 1600 real pandas left in the wild. We experienced the cuteness overload with English teacher Marce Theron. Traffic, temples and floating markets – all in a day’s work in Bangkok.
