Chinatown and Bangkok by night

Chinatown was cool, a lot bigger than the one in London and most of the Chinese people who live in Bangkok live here. Street eating is very popular (not sure about the quality of the meat, however) but the people were very nice. Thoroughly enjoyed.

Spent most of the early hours last night out on the deck drinking Chang beer and talking to random people about their travels, their lives and their ideas. We solved a lot of the world's problems but in the morning couldn't remember the solutions! Sound familiar? Then a girl from Manchester rocked up and said she was going down to Limpini park where they were holding a concert for the king's birthday. So we all went for a walk down through the busy streets (at midnight) towards this park. When we drew near and heard no music the girl admitted she wasn't 100% sure there was a concert. There wasn't LOL...

So we sat in the park and drank more Chang. All this getting to know people can be a thirsty business! Heard a crash on the way home and saw a Thai guy come off his scooter and smash his face on the curb. We stood for a few moments shocked whilst the locals looked on (this sort of the thing is commonplace in the early hours of the morning in Bangkok - there is a lot of drink driving out here). He stood, righted his bike, swayed and then both went down again, one on top of the other. Knowing any help I could give would be unappreciated and unwanted we left. Bangkok can be a stressful place. Thinking of going up north next week to the jungle for some relaxation!