Summary
- Thailand has quite a few gold structures, but the Golden Buddha has a dense gold layer and a metallic surface.
- The Golden Mount was being repaired, but it still features a large Golden Buddha in another building.
- I didn't know there was an art district around Chinatown, which is like a department store for art.
- The night market is amazing for its price and variety, but some of the stalls are more organized and expensive.
- The baked meat here is a little oily and crispy, and intuitively delicious.
Highlights
The Golden Mount
- It was being repaired, but I could still see some of it from the gaps.
- The mount is on a hill, and there is a garden with a waterfall along the way. You can ring the bell too.
The Golden Buddha
- Unbelievably, this Buddha is made of gold not only on the surface but also inside. Therefore, it's worth more than 100 million dollars today and is a one-of-a-kind statue in the world.
- Usually, a golden Buddha has a matte surface, but this one is as smooth as a mirror, reflecting the scenes around it.
Wat Benchamabophit Dusitwanaram
- This temple is relatively small but has a beautiful structure, and the Buddha here is stunning.
River City Bangkok
- The mall is designed exclusively for art and features modern art and antiques.
- Every gallery is photogenic and surprisingly free to enter.
- The art precisely captures people's minds, and it is mind-boggling.
- Tokyo also has many galleries, but this massive aggregation of galleries designed for artists is beneficial for both visitors and artists, who benefit from the flow of people, and I hope to see something like this in Tokyo as well.
Night Market
- I went to One Ratchada and JODD FAIRS Rama 9, but those are more organized and expensive. The one in the mall is actually more convenient and cheaper.
- However, the shops may change by date, so it might be good to visit on different days.
Other Interesting Places
- There is a bare tunnel walkway at Samyan MRT station, and we cannot tell how the tunnel was constructed. This blue line was actually built with support from Japan as well.
- The department store in Thailand is unique, and I found something different there too.
Food
- My friend recommended Tamarind, but it had a strange taste like plum, and the large seed made the edible part too small.
- Pandan was sweet and tasted good as usual.
- The Golden Chicken was actually tastier than the meat; it’s crispy and fragrant.
- We tend to get thirsty here, but the soup is always spicy, so you must bring water.
Conclusion
- Art can potentially attract people and revitalize the city.
- Today's art tends to focus on human emotions and call for sympathy. The technique is important, but what feelings the art might evoke in people is much more significant.
- Observing the modernization of the market, I felt that urbanization is a battle with inflation. Building neat places requires money, and we have to find ways to recover that money. Creating comfortable places is great, but they still need to be affordable.
- Pandan offers a unique flavor that no other ingredient has, so I want to use unique ingredients in Japanese or other common dishes as well.
