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.
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Chris says
July 21, 2008 at 2:41 amThat 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
July 21, 2008 at 7:41 amThat 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
July 21, 2008 at 1:38 pmWow, 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
July 25, 2008 at 3:50 amFalling asleep was tempting!
Wendy says
July 21, 2008 at 8:38 amWow, 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
July 24, 2008 at 10:50 pmFalling asleep was tempting!
crambox says
July 21, 2008 at 4:10 pmI 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
July 21, 2008 at 11:10 amI 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
July 22, 2008 at 1:33 amNot just specific to this post, but I agree… you take the BEST pics… hands down! Keep it up! We are lovin’ it!
Ames says
July 21, 2008 at 8:33 pmNot just specific to this post, but I agree… you take the BEST pics… hands down! Keep it up! We are lovin’ it!
Liz says
July 25, 2008 at 1:20 amthat clown is disturbing
Liz says
July 24, 2008 at 8:20 pmthat clown is disturbing
Kango Suz says
July 28, 2008 at 3:11 pmMakes 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
July 28, 2008 at 8:11 pmMakes 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
October 30, 2010 at 2:28 amPlease 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
April 1, 2012 at 3:52 amHi! may i know how can i go to Siam Paragon from Chatuchak weekend Market. Thank You