Madame in Bangkok / French expat exploring Bangkok

Author's lounge @ Mandarin Oriental Bangkok

all around the world there is mythic hotels ...

in Bangkok we have the one : L'oriental

Facade of the Oriental hotel by night

and in this hotel , there is a special place : The author's lounge

where you have to make reservation to enjoy afternoon tea

beautiful decor

lovely music

peaceful moments

 

beautiful details

tea

finger sandwiches

scones

So don't miss this special moment ....

Nevertheless the Mandarin Oriental is not only the author's lounge is much more...

more to come ...

Or tor Kor Market ..

opposite side of Chatuchak market

there is Or tor Kor market ( talad), known as one the best fresh market in the world

the first thing , you notice is the cleanliness of the market

beautiful fruits and a large choice

but you can also find it in others markets

fresh shellfishes

and big river prawns

there is also a bazar area

baskets for sticky rice

You can also find spices , sweets , of course vegetables , meat ....

and there is a fabulous food court

this sign ( green bowl) means this food stall has a kind of a michelin star award so when you see it , it means it is good

you can taste yummie food

sometimes , a little bit spicy

if you want to go , it is open everyday from 6.00 am to 8.00 pm

by MRT ( silom line) Kamphaeng Phet station exit 3

you can also read the article of Miss Tam Chiak

Week end in Chatuchak market

Ok , this is my face when I go to Chatuchak weekend market

All week long , I am waiting for the weekend

you can find everything you want , evernything you need , everything you dream of in Chatuchak ( or JJ market)

Decoration

colorful buddhas, every color relies to a day , mine is pink that is to say tuesday

traditional thai arts and crafts

colorful sarongs , you can use them for many purposes or nice little decoration

things for women , men and kids

hats to protect from the sun

thai ceramics
 
colorful enameled dishes and even

animals ... I am not a big fan of this part of the JJ marketyou can find fishes , cats and dogs but also exotic ( forbiden) birds , snakesand much morethe goose and the dog were just having fun around the marketI didn't post but you can eat and drink , have massages if you have any question or if you need help to take you around don't hesitate to contact me