Top 10 things to do in Bangkok (Revisited)

10. Chatuchak Weekend Market: this is where you go for all your shopping needs, and I do mean all…hands down the biggest outdoor market I have ever seen.

9. Going to the “Rock Bar” to listen to some Thai people play American Heavy Metal : seemsonly Classic Rock and Reggae gets airplay in Thailand, so its a great change of pace, plus the place is really dark, dingy, and tough.

8.Visit Lampini Park and feed the fish and turtles: a fantastic respite in the middle of the city,plus sometimes they have free concerts.

7.Eat Street Food-I say it once, I will say it again-The Pad See Ew is of particular note.

6. Drink a bottle of Samsung: a Thai rum, which is distilled like whiskey, so it has a much more bourbon taste, it is also the cheapest drink in town.

5.Visit Queen Saovabha Institute otherwise known as the “Snake Farm”: one of only 2 medical facilities created for the specific purpose of supplying anti-venom to the entire country.  Here they personally introduce you to some of the world’s most venomous snakes-15 feet from your face.

4. Buy a fake ID on Khao San Road: Diturbingly enough you can get an ID for pretty much anything here for $6-including a press pass (which I bought) airport personal (yikes) scuba certification card (yikes again) or an international drivers license-all virtually authentic.

3. Go to the Grand Palace: advertised as the holiest and most beautiful site in Thailand…goregeous.

2. Hire a private Dragon boat for a trip down the Canals: here you get an glimpse at the inner workings of the city, past beautiful temples, and through the backyard of small neighborhoods-plus its very romantic.

1. See the “Ladyboy” show, Calypso Cabaret in the Asia Hotel: I have seen Broadway shows that pale…pale in comparison.