Asiatique Bangkok: Where the Women Disappear
The first thing you notice upon arriving is the live bands at every restaurant. Many play softer music that fits the atmosphere, which is a totally different charm from the rock and hip-hop heavy Khaosan Road. While looking around, I snapped a photo of this duo because they played the most soothing and pleasant music. I'm not sure if they're a couple, but they looked great together, which made their singing sound even better.
While the riverside is lined with restaurants and cafes, the inside is completely packed with clothing stores. Since it was almost entirely women's apparel, there wasn't much for me to look at. I did peek at a price tag out of curiosity, and it was quite expensive. While I was distracted for a brief moment, the women in our group vanished like the wind, leaving just us two guys standing there awkwardly. Looking from the outside, the clothes were cute enough that I could see why they got sucked into shopping. Even so, the missing people just wouldn't come back. It reminded me once again that women who are shopping have better stamina than Park Ji-sung (the famous Korean soccer player).
Now for the highlight of Asiatique: riding the Ferris wheel! The price was expensive enough to make me hesitate, but since my laziness means I'm writing this blog post almost two years late and have no proof left, I don't know the exact cost. I just remember it being roughly in the 30,000 to 50,000 KRW range.
Completely satisfied!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I tried my best to capture it with my terrible photography skills, but I just couldn't do the night view justice. It isn't as flashy as the night views from Namsan Tower (in Seoul) or the Oriental Pearl Tower in Shanghai, but Bangkok's night view has a very subtle, gentle vibe. The black void provided by the Chao Phraya River gives the scenery just the right amount of breathing room, making it a very comfortable view to take in. If you have the budget for it, this is one of the places you absolutely must see.
