Arriving at the steamy pavement, concrete jungle, Bangkok by m31

View this thread on steempeak.com
· @m31 ·
$12.32
Arriving at the steamy pavement, concrete jungle, Bangkok
<html>
<p><img src="https://i.imgur.com/d8eEcfG.jpg" width="3000" height="1998"/><br>
<center><sub><em>I don’t mind flying the big metal birds, but airports give me anxiety </em></sub></center><br>
<div class="text-justify">So I did not post. I considered it, but knowing how long the writing and posting process takes me, it felt like burning my precious time of making more memories there. Besides, the processing is also important to me. The raw feed is not my style or I did not want to experiment with it this time after all. Sorry, not sorry. <br>
</p>
<br>Traveling far is very exhausting. I took that into account when I planned my trip and set out to Thailand a few days early so I could deal with jet lag and adjust to the climate there. It was the best decision that allowed me to ease in the environment slowly before jumping straight into Steemfest madness which is all about socializing with humans I normally don’t do much in person. <br>
<br>
The hardest part of the trip was the long haul flight. Sitting for four hours already is challenging. Ten and more hours feel like complete torture. Sitting still is something I simply don’t do well, I need to move a lot. There was no way I could sleep that bit either. Yet here I am to tell the tale. Why don’t we have some sort of teleportation already or at least rocket traffic from one side of the world to another in less time?<br>
<br>
<img src="https://i.imgur.com/tF4xYit.jpg" width="3000" height="1999"/><br>
<br><center><sub><em>The biggest torture device I have ever flown in my life. I mean it wasn’t that bad just not very comfortable either for the duration</em></sub></center><br>
A friend of mine asked me if I smelled the orchid once I landed in Bangkok. I can’t say whether I did or didn’t as I was too focused on getting through immigration there and then somehow figure out the transportation from the airport to the hotel. Also, wearing a thick sweater (yea, I suck at planning my wardrobe) might have affected how quickly I wanted to get to a place where I could change into something more breathable as the humid air and heat was the first thing that hit me stepping outside while looking for a taxi. <br>
<br>
The language barrier became visible quickly when communicating with people at the airport and the taxi driver. I ended up paying 700 baht, as a fixed price. No meters from the airport, I guess. At first, it seemed a bit like a ripoff, but later getting familiar with the crazy traffic in Bangkok it made more sense to have fixed price as you could end up sitting in traffic for a good while which also was my case due to a traffic accident. <br>
<br>
That, however, gave me some time for observations of streets full of bustling life. People rushing from point a to point b, sitting right there on the sidewalks, selling things and fresh fruits, people cooking food, animals hugging pavement in whatever shade they could find, silly tourists doing silly tourist things, traffic controllers whistling nonstop while trying to solve the never-ending traffic puzzle craziness, and of course passing some temples, shrines for the king, and beautiful decorations in shapes of dragons.<br>
<br>
After checking in the Prince Palace hotel, I needed a nap. Jet lag won. <em>A couple of hours later…</em> I woke up to darkness at just around six in the evening, but that did not keep me from wanting to go out there for a little walk and maybe grabbing a bite. Despite people reminding me to be careful in Bangkok, it seemed very peaceful and quiet at night. The streets were mostly empty as all the people making street food and selling goods had taken their booths and things away for the day. <br>
<br>
<img src="https://i.imgur.com/vSA6euw.jpg" width="3000" height="1999"/><br>
<br>
<img src="https://i.imgur.com/YfiuM78.jpg" width="3000" height="1999"/><br>
<br>
<center><sub><em>The Democracy Monument, Bangkok, Thailand</em></sub></center><br>
The walk took me to the Democracy Monument, right in the center of Bangkok, which I did not know what it was at the time due to my poor research beforehand and the walking was pretty random too. There was no visible access to it to read any signs either as it stands in a circle right in the middle of what seemed like the main street with cars passing by all the time. At one point, not just cars, a huge crowd of runners in yellow T-shirts as well. One of the locals said that those people are training for a marathon. It seemed odd at first. At night? Yes. Just think about it. Less traffic and less heat. Perfect time to train and not die. <br>
<br>
<img src="https://i.imgur.com/lnjJQFl.jpg" width="3000" height="1999"/><br>
<br>
<center><sub><em>Buddhist temple, Wat Ratchanatdaram</em></sub></center><br>
In the same randomness, Wat Ratchanatdaram was found. The gate to the main temple was closed at this hour, but I managed to capture some photos of the building outside the gate, the fully lit temple in the darkness and the garden area. It was a little spooky to be there with almost no one around. The exception being a guy attempting a scam of giving an exclusive tour and access to the temple of course for all the baht I had with me. It did not work. Ha ha ha! Other than some scammy people that can be easily avoided, I can recommend night walks together with friends (don’t go alone) for all the lights and a more peaceful vibe of the city. </div><br>
<img src="https://i.imgur.com/H6Q032o.jpg" width="3000" height="1999"/><br>
<br><img src="https://i.imgur.com/sxBvFTD.jpg" width="3000" height="1999"/><br>
<br>
<img src="https://i.imgur.com/gQUmAMj.jpg" width="3000" height="1999"/><br>
<br>
Stay tuned for more! Until next time! ^^ <br>
</p>
<p><sub>Song of the day: Grimes - So Heavy I Fell Through the Earth - Algorithm Mix</sub></p>
</html>
👍  , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , and 190 others
👎  
properties (23)
post_id82,000,888
authorm31
permlinkarriving-at-the-steamy-pavement-concrete-jungle-bangkok
categorytravel
json_metadata{"tags":["travel","photography","travelfeed","creativecoin","bangkok"],"image":["https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/d8eEcfG.jpg","https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/tF4xYit.jpg","https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/vSA6euw.jpg","https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/YfiuM78.jpg","https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/lnjJQFl.jpg","https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/H6Q032o.jpg","https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/sxBvFTD.jpg","https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/gQUmAMj.jpg"],"app":"steemit\/0.1","format":"html"}
created2019-11-24 18:04:18
last_update2019-11-24 18:04:18
depth0
children17
net_rshares42,259,846,961,258
last_payout2019-12-01 18:04:18
cashout_time1969-12-31 23:59:59
total_payout_value6.283 SBD
curator_payout_value6.040 SBD
pending_payout_value0.000 SBD
promoted0.000 SBD
body_length5,797
author_reputation85,769,589,859,089
root_title"Arriving at the steamy pavement, concrete jungle, Bangkok"
beneficiaries[]
max_accepted_payout1,000,000.000 SBD
percent_steem_dollars10,000
author_curate_reward""
vote details (255)
@tarazkp ·
$0.03
Finally! 
been waiting on some reports from you. Some good looking night images there in the mix. Have you recovered from post SteemFest yet?
👍  
properties (23)
post_id82,001,224
authortarazkp
permlinkq1hkbf
categorytravel
json_metadata{"app":"steemit\/0.1"}
created2019-11-24 18:21:09
last_update2019-11-24 18:21:09
depth1
children4
net_rshares187,298,822,197
last_payout2019-12-01 18:21:09
cashout_time1969-12-31 23:59:59
total_payout_value0.015 SBD
curator_payout_value0.015 SBD
pending_payout_value0.000 SBD
promoted0.000 SBD
body_length141
author_reputation1,394,583,249,195,743
root_title"Arriving at the steamy pavement, concrete jungle, Bangkok"
beneficiaries[]
max_accepted_payout1,000,000.000 SBD
percent_steem_dollars10,000
author_curate_reward""
vote details (1)
@m31 ·
Ahaha, yea! Took me a while. 

I have been home since last Monday, but couldn't push myself to do anything xD 

In recovery from Thailand still :)
👍  , , ,
properties (23)
post_id82,020,507
authorm31
permlinkq1iz3s
categorytravel
json_metadata{"app":"steemit\/0.1"}
created2019-11-25 12:38:30
last_update2019-11-25 12:38:30
depth2
children3
net_rshares79,193,587,049
last_payout2019-12-02 12:38:30
cashout_time1969-12-31 23:59:59
total_payout_value0.000 SBD
curator_payout_value0.000 SBD
pending_payout_value0.000 SBD
promoted0.000 SBD
body_length146
author_reputation85,769,589,859,089
root_title"Arriving at the steamy pavement, concrete jungle, Bangkok"
beneficiaries[]
max_accepted_payout1,000,000.000 SBD
percent_steem_dollars10,000
author_curate_reward""
vote details (4)
@tarazkp ·
Did you end up taking a lot of pictures?
properties (22)
post_id82,030,197
authortarazkp
permlinkq1jj1z
categorytravel
json_metadata{"app":"steemit\/0.1"}
created2019-11-25 19:49:09
last_update2019-11-25 19:49:09
depth3
children2
net_rshares0
last_payout2019-12-02 19:49:09
cashout_time1969-12-31 23:59:59
total_payout_value0.000 SBD
curator_payout_value0.000 SBD
pending_payout_value0.000 SBD
promoted0.000 SBD
body_length40
author_reputation1,394,583,249,195,743
root_title"Arriving at the steamy pavement, concrete jungle, Bangkok"
beneficiaries[]
max_accepted_payout1,000,000.000 SBD
percent_steem_dollars10,000
@galenkp ·
$0.03
I don't mind the travel, and find airports interesting mostly, but I find that the check in/bag drop/security/customs thing brings me anxiety. It's all rushed and seems out if control. I'm a generally organised person but many are not making the process seem hectic. 

Once through that though, I enjoy the people watching and interesting behaviours one sees in an airport. 

Anyway, looks like you got some good snaps, and memories, in Thailand.

Posted using [Partiko Android](https://partiko.app/referral/galenkp)
👍  
properties (23)
post_id82,004,766
authorgalenkp
permlinkgalenkp-re-m31-arriving-at-the-steamy-pavement-concrete-jungle-bangkok-20191124t210930289z
categorytravel
json_metadata{"app":"partiko","client":"android"}
created2019-11-24 21:09:30
last_update2019-11-24 21:09:30
depth1
children2
net_rshares186,508,705,782
last_payout2019-12-01 21:09:30
cashout_time1969-12-31 23:59:59
total_payout_value0.015 SBD
curator_payout_value0.015 SBD
pending_payout_value0.000 SBD
promoted0.000 SBD
body_length516
author_reputation446,683,592,150,961
root_title"Arriving at the steamy pavement, concrete jungle, Bangkok"
beneficiaries[]
max_accepted_payout1,000,000.000 SBD
percent_steem_dollars10,000
author_curate_reward""
vote details (1)
@m31 ·
$0.03
It is similar for me about the check in, bag drop, security etc.  That is the stressful bit, but maybe when you do it more often, you can get used to it. Still hope Elon will hurry up and Starship will take us there under hour with less hassle xD (it probably will be a bigger hassle tho) 

More to come :)
👍  , , ,
properties (23)
post_id82,020,624
authorm31
permlinkq1izde
categorytravel
json_metadata{"app":"steemit\/0.1"}
created2019-11-25 12:44:06
last_update2019-11-25 12:44:06
depth2
children1
net_rshares163,526,067,664
last_payout2019-12-02 12:44:06
cashout_time1969-12-31 23:59:59
total_payout_value0.013 SBD
curator_payout_value0.013 SBD
pending_payout_value0.000 SBD
promoted0.000 SBD
body_length306
author_reputation85,769,589,859,089
root_title"Arriving at the steamy pavement, concrete jungle, Bangkok"
beneficiaries[]
max_accepted_payout1,000,000.000 SBD
percent_steem_dollars10,000
author_curate_reward""
vote details (4)
@galenkp ·
I travel a bit but not enough to make that process enjoyable although we are pretty organised travellers so it's as smooth as we can make it. I think the older I get the less intolerant I am though. 🙂
properties (22)
post_id82,032,688
authorgalenkp
permlinkq1jpon
categorytravel
json_metadata{"app":"steemit\/0.1"}
created2019-11-25 22:12:24
last_update2019-11-25 22:12:24
depth3
children0
net_rshares0
last_payout2019-12-02 22:12:24
cashout_time1969-12-31 23:59:59
total_payout_value0.000 SBD
curator_payout_value0.000 SBD
pending_payout_value0.000 SBD
promoted0.000 SBD
body_length200
author_reputation446,683,592,150,961
root_title"Arriving at the steamy pavement, concrete jungle, Bangkok"
beneficiaries[]
max_accepted_payout1,000,000.000 SBD
percent_steem_dollars10,000
@steem-ua ·
#### Hi @m31!

Your post was upvoted by @steem-ua, new Steem dApp, using UserAuthority for algorithmic post curation!
Your **UA** account score is currently 5.503 which ranks you at **#601** across all Steem accounts.
Your rank has not changed in the last three days.

In our last Algorithmic Curation Round, consisting of 90 contributions, your post is ranked at **#16**.
##### Evaluation of your UA score:

* You've built up a nice network.
* The readers like your work!
* Try to work on user engagement: the more people that interact with you via the comments, the higher your UA score!


**Feel free to join our [@steem-ua Discord server](https://discord.gg/KpBNYGz)**
properties (22)
post_id82,009,339
authorsteem-ua
permlinkre-arriving-at-the-steamy-pavement-concrete-jungle-bangkok-20191125t020910z
categorytravel
json_metadata{"app":"beem\/0.21.0"}
created2019-11-25 02:09:12
last_update2019-11-25 02:09:12
depth1
children0
net_rshares0
last_payout2019-12-02 02:09:12
cashout_time1969-12-31 23:59:59
total_payout_value0.000 SBD
curator_payout_value0.000 SBD
pending_payout_value0.000 SBD
promoted0.000 SBD
body_length672
author_reputation23,203,609,903,979
root_title"Arriving at the steamy pavement, concrete jungle, Bangkok"
beneficiaries[]
max_accepted_payout1,000,000.000 SBD
percent_steem_dollars10,000
@steemeow ·
I like you
![cuddle_hug1.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmXP4KhRL5hZ7o28JuguKkaZYSgYNktEqjDJ2eeEizPTXx/cuddle_hug1.png)
properties (22)
post_id82,015,104
authorsteemeow
permlinkre-arriving-at-the-steamy-pavement-concrete-jungle-bangkok-20191125t073240z
categorytravel
json_metadata{"app":"beem\/0.20.22"}
created2019-11-25 07:32:42
last_update2019-11-25 07:32:42
depth1
children0
net_rshares0
last_payout2019-12-02 07:32:42
cashout_time1969-12-31 23:59:59
total_payout_value0.000 SBD
curator_payout_value0.000 SBD
pending_payout_value0.000 SBD
promoted0.000 SBD
body_length109
author_reputation1,482,897,425,229
root_title"Arriving at the steamy pavement, concrete jungle, Bangkok"
beneficiaries[]
max_accepted_payout1,000,000.000 SBD
percent_steem_dollars10,000
@c-squared ·
c-squared-comment
<div class="pull-left">https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmVHt1f2jqCViLk6dX2SZsajYRWBpmdQA7sQDEbuQBxFB3/c2100.png</div><br>This post was shared in the <a href="https://discord.gg/B8JFmJ4">Curation Collective Discord community</a> for curators, and upvoted and resteemed by the @c-squared community account after manual review.<br/>@c-squared runs a <a href="https://steemit.com/witness/@c-cubed/announcing-the-launch-of-the-new-c-squared-witness">community witness</a>. Please consider using one of your witness votes on us <a href ="https://steemconnect.com/sign/account-witness-vote?witness=c-squared&approve=true">here</a>
properties (22)
post_id82,015,248
authorc-squared
permlink20191125t074119214z
categorytravel
json_metadata{"tags":["c-squared"]}
created2019-11-25 07:41:30
last_update2019-11-25 07:41:30
depth1
children0
net_rshares0
last_payout2019-12-02 07:41:30
cashout_time1969-12-31 23:59:59
total_payout_value0.000 SBD
curator_payout_value0.000 SBD
pending_payout_value0.000 SBD
promoted0.000 SBD
body_length622
author_reputation7,922,986,006,650
root_title"Arriving at the steamy pavement, concrete jungle, Bangkok"
beneficiaries[]
max_accepted_payout1,000,000.000 SBD
percent_steem_dollars10,000
@tangmo ·
$0.03
Interesting story and beautiful photos of the Democracy Monument and temple at night!  Great capture!  ;)
👍  
properties (23)
post_id82,028,663
authortangmo
permlinkq1jg2c
categorytravel
json_metadata{"app":"steemit\/0.1"}
created2019-11-25 18:44:39
last_update2019-11-25 18:44:39
depth1
children2
net_rshares186,472,110,235
last_payout2019-12-02 18:44:39
cashout_time1969-12-31 23:59:59
total_payout_value0.015 SBD
curator_payout_value0.015 SBD
pending_payout_value0.000 SBD
promoted0.000 SBD
body_length105
author_reputation144,543,977,074,592
root_title"Arriving at the steamy pavement, concrete jungle, Bangkok"
beneficiaries[]
max_accepted_payout1,000,000.000 SBD
percent_steem_dollars10,000
author_curate_reward""
vote details (1)
@m31 ·
Thank you @tangmo :) It was strange to see the streets so empty after the daylight scene I managed to see before my nap. I am only now sorting my snaps from over 2 weeks I was there, it was amazing experience :)
👍  , ,
properties (23)
post_id82,029,176
authorm31
permlinkq1jh5m
categorytravel
json_metadata{"users":["tangmo"],"app":"steemit\/0.1"}
created2019-11-25 19:08:15
last_update2019-11-25 19:08:15
depth2
children1
net_rshares80,897,945,698
last_payout2019-12-02 19:08:15
cashout_time1969-12-31 23:59:59
total_payout_value0.000 SBD
curator_payout_value0.000 SBD
pending_payout_value0.000 SBD
promoted0.000 SBD
body_length211
author_reputation85,769,589,859,089
root_title"Arriving at the steamy pavement, concrete jungle, Bangkok"
beneficiaries[]
max_accepted_payout1,000,000.000 SBD
percent_steem_dollars10,000
author_curate_reward""
vote details (3)
@tangmo · (edited)
You're welcome! Oh! I'm very glad to know that it was amazing experience for you when you were in Thailand. I look forward to seeing more photos from you with much interest. ;)
properties (22)
post_id82,031,724
authortangmo
permlinkq1jn41
categorytravel
json_metadata{"app":"steemit\/0.1"}
created2019-11-25 21:16:51
last_update2019-11-25 21:20:51
depth3
children0
net_rshares0
last_payout2019-12-02 21:16:51
cashout_time1969-12-31 23:59:59
total_payout_value0.000 SBD
curator_payout_value0.000 SBD
pending_payout_value0.000 SBD
promoted0.000 SBD
body_length176
author_reputation144,543,977,074,592
root_title"Arriving at the steamy pavement, concrete jungle, Bangkok"
beneficiaries[]
max_accepted_payout1,000,000.000 SBD
percent_steem_dollars10,000
@steemitboard ·
Congratulations @m31! You received a personal award!

<table><tr><td>https://steemitimages.com/70x70/http://steemitboard.com/@m31/steemfest41.png</td><td>SteemFest 4 Attendee</td></tr></table>

<sub>_You can view [your badges on your Steem Board](https://steemitboard.com/@m31) and compare to others on the [Steem Ranking](https://steemitboard.com/ranking/index.php?name=m31)_</sub>


###### [Vote for @Steemitboard as a witness](https://v2.steemconnect.com/sign/account-witness-vote?witness=steemitboard&approve=1) to get one more award and increased upvotes!
properties (22)
post_id82,041,743
authorsteemitboard
permlinksteemitboard-notify-m31-20191126t075739000z
categorytravel
json_metadata{"image":["https:\/\/steemitboard.com\/img\/notify.png"]}
created2019-11-26 07:57:39
last_update2019-11-26 07:57:39
depth1
children0
net_rshares0
last_payout2019-12-03 07:57:39
cashout_time1969-12-31 23:59:59
total_payout_value0.000 SBD
curator_payout_value0.000 SBD
pending_payout_value0.000 SBD
promoted0.000 SBD
body_length560
author_reputation38,705,954,145,809
root_title"Arriving at the steamy pavement, concrete jungle, Bangkok"
beneficiaries[]
max_accepted_payout1,000,000.000 SBD
percent_steem_dollars10,000
@andywong31 ·
$0.03
Great shots! It was a pleasure to meet you at steemfest by the way! Hope to see you on the next one! 😀
👍  
properties (23)
post_id82,068,295
authorandywong31
permlinkq1mcw1
categorytravel
json_metadata{"app":"steemit\/0.1"}
created2019-11-27 08:28:54
last_update2019-11-27 08:28:54
depth1
children1
net_rshares180,959,288,125
last_payout2019-12-04 08:28:54
cashout_time1969-12-31 23:59:59
total_payout_value0.014 SBD
curator_payout_value0.014 SBD
pending_payout_value0.000 SBD
promoted0.000 SBD
body_length102
author_reputation5,274,997,063,702
root_title"Arriving at the steamy pavement, concrete jungle, Bangkok"
beneficiaries[]
max_accepted_payout1,000,000.000 SBD
percent_steem_dollars10,000
author_curate_reward""
vote details (1)
@m31 ·
Thank you @andywong31! It was a pleasure to meet you as well :) The next one will be huge I think hehe
properties (22)
post_id82,247,721
authorm31
permlinkq1xon4
categorytravel
json_metadata{"users":["andywong31"],"app":"steemit\/0.1"}
created2019-12-03 11:16:21
last_update2019-12-03 11:16:21
depth2
children0
net_rshares0
last_payout2019-12-10 11:16:21
cashout_time1969-12-31 23:59:59
total_payout_value0.000 SBD
curator_payout_value0.000 SBD
pending_payout_value0.000 SBD
promoted0.000 SBD
body_length102
author_reputation85,769,589,859,089
root_title"Arriving at the steamy pavement, concrete jungle, Bangkok"
beneficiaries[]
max_accepted_payout1,000,000.000 SBD
percent_steem_dollars10,000