I figured to be a day or two from leaving the big city for weeks of island-hopping in the south, so I took advantage of the weekend by visiting the Chatuchack Market via the modern, elevated Skytrain. As was increasingly apparent, the Thais love their air-conditioning cold.
The market was massive, selling everything from sharks to furniture. I walked around for an hour, mostly in search of a scorpion on a stick so as to satisfy another dare, and my ego. I found a few street carts selling bugs, crickets or grasshoppers, worms, big roaches, and most disturbingly, little birds. Sober, and without peer pressure and a potential monetary payoff, I couldn't bring myself to try such treats.
Seeing piles of the critters up close under the hot sun did not make the idea of eating a large, crunchy scorpion any more appealing. It did make me realize if I do find scorpions, I won't be able to eat them without a few beers in me, and even then there's a good chance I'll have a hell of a time choking it down.
The heat wore on me and I decided to check out one of
I went to the top level, hoping Indiana Jones was still playing. I had missed it, but Steve Carrell is a favorite of mine and I opted for " Get Smart."? Did I mention the lobby of the movie theater was really cool? The ticket cost $19, which was a bit shocking, but I went with it. The saleswoman told me to pick my seat from a display of the theater layout on a flat computer monitor. I asked her which one was good, and she confidently replied " all of them."?
Ticket in hand, I walked toward the metal detector which guarded the entrance to the theaters. The usher pointed me further down though, to a separate entrance, minus a metal detector. I started to walk toward the #2 theater when a woman ushered me over to a dimly lit lounge.
The theater wasn't opening for another ten minutes however I was free to order a cocktail. " When in
I hadn't realized it at the time, but " Get Smart"? was playing in one of four luxury Nokia theaters, thus the special treatment. The theater and screen were as big as many in the
I settled into my leather seat, tapping the electronic reclining control until I was nearly horizontal. It was ultra-quiet so adjustments during the movie were a non-issue. I sipped my drink, covered myself in the supplied blanket, and rested my head on the pillow. The movie itself was cute, and I needed the good laughs it supplied. I knew the bathroom would be worth a look, so I snuck out when needed and sure enough, it was a bathroom fit for us VIP's who need a drink before our movie and can be trusted not to carry weaponry to the mall.
Chris says
That is one thing I definitely miss about Asia...the DVD rooms and other alternative venues that are available. Sigh, all in good time, I suppose ;)
Great pics as usual!
Chris says
That is one thing I definitely miss about Asia...the DVD rooms and other alternative venues that are available. Sigh, all in good time, I suppose ;)
Great pics as usual!
Wendy says
Wow, that's a nice movie theater! But $19?! (That's USD, right?) Glad you enjoyed it! Me, on the other hand, probably would have fallen asleep with the recliner and the pillow and the blanket! :D
Dave says
Falling asleep was tempting!
Wendy says
Wow, that's a nice movie theater! But $19?! (That's USD, right?) Glad you enjoyed it! Me, on the other hand, probably would have fallen asleep with the recliner and the pillow and the blanket! :D
Dave says
Falling asleep was tempting!
crambox says
I know this will be a week behind but keep :smile:ing as with the good comes the bad but they are all memories you are building for the rest of your life! great photos not a blurry one among them!
crambox says
I know this will be a week behind but keep :smile:ing as with the good comes the bad but they are all memories you are building for the rest of your life! great photos not a blurry one among them!
Ames says
Not just specific to this post, but I agree... you take the BEST pics... hands down! Keep it up! We are lovin' it!
Ames says
Not just specific to this post, but I agree... you take the BEST pics... hands down! Keep it up! We are lovin' it!
Liz says
that clown is disturbing
Liz says
that clown is disturbing
Kango Suz says
Makes my experience watching "Get Smart" in a crowed theater (which cost me about $11 USD!) with talkers behind me seem less exciting. I'd pay the extra $6 for some more luxury once in a while...
Kango Suz says
Makes my experience watching "Get Smart" in a crowed theater (which cost me about $11 USD!) with talkers behind me seem less exciting. I'd pay the extra $6 for some more luxury once in a while...
Herb Mcrary says
Please tell me it worked right? I dont want to sumit it again if i do not have to! Either the blog glitced out or i am an idiot, the second option doesnt surprise me lol. thanks for a great blog!
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DESIREE says
Hi! may i know how can i go to Siam Paragon from Chatuchak weekend Market. Thank You