Bangkok seemed like a Buddhist version of Islamic Kuala Lumpur, buildings and streets bathed in golden warm tones instead of the leafy green blue hues of Kuala Lumpur.
A trip to Chatuchak market left me soaked in sweat, seriously dehydrated, bags of goodies and with only enough money left in my pocket for the monorail trip back to the hotel. Chatuchak is more than a normal market, more than the “standard” Asian markets with squawking chickens, frogs and strange animal parts. Actually it had none of those at all, but had something much better… products by fresh local young thai designers, indie music shops and baby rabbits in little costumes (absolutely dying in the heat). They also had little chipmunks in costumes. Imagine a chipmunk sized peter pan costume complete with woolen hat, and you have the correct mental image. Now duplicate those chipmunks by 10, and pop them on a little thai lady…bingo!
I seriously pushed my limits of heat tolerance in that trip, taking buses and walking around all day. Bangkok has some beautiful temples…I always go and pray whenever I get to visit temples. It’s nice, makes me feel happier and a feel little bit more peaceful.
Bangkok was so much fun. Will definitely be doing the Krabi-Bangkok trips in the future 
Next email…I’ll have to dig my photos of kuala lumpur out of the archives! heehee
Shi