Bangkok Chinatown Video
This video shows a colorful side of Bangkok not as well frequented by tourists. Chinatown is definitely a great place to go during the day, when you can visit all the interesting markets and temples. As the sun goes down, the climate changes a bit and the area becomes a little more sketchy. While I was staying in Chinatown, I was out walking in the evening and was accosted by a drunk, belligerent man who was intent on getting in a fight with me.
A combination of things helped me in this case. For one, at 6′4″ tall, I towered over him and probably outweighed him by 100 pounds or more. Second, he was drunk and had a slow reaction time, and eventually his friends restrained him. I was not going to stay out after that encounter and hurried back to my hotel, where at least I would not be picked up by the police for fighting.
At any rate, it’s a perfectly safe place during the day, although I know I did not sell it well so far. Go check it out and enjoy a side of the city often skipped over.
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