BANGKOK:

 - After landing we took the cheap backpacker S1 bus direct to Khao San Road. After a 20mn drive the bus broke down and we had to wait for the next one to come by. Welcome to Thailand!!

- King photo: it is everywhere here, on large street billboards, in business offices, in every home. He is now dead but he was apparently revered by many. His photo shows him at a young age. We know it is not acceptable to criticise the king (it is actually a criminal offense according to my guide book), but he was... say, not very handsome.

- Chatuchak market: we spent Saturday morning at Chatuchak market, a huge amazing open air market selling so much cheap stuff. We must have seen 20% of the stalls after 4 hours walking though hundreds of alleyways. Breakfast there consisted of a pig soup and a weird drink. We are trying to fit in. Managed not to buy too much, only 4 T-shirts, 1 shirt, 1 pair of trousers, 1 pair of trainers and 1 boxer short... sooo many cool t-shirts, you don't find this in Europe.