Bangin'

Bangin'

In Philly there used to be a word to describe something that was just really cool or superbly done. Something that exceeded your expectations 100 percent and that word is Bangin’. Well, all I can say about Bangkok is that it’s Bangin’. However, if you see me on the street and try to use this word I will kindly look at you and with a very sarcastic grin say ‘No, this isn’t 2002. Stop using that word’. It’s a pretty old term, but since our first city in Thailand is Bangkok I had to dust it off and break it out of the archives just one last time. I LOVE Bangkok, and once again I know I say that about almost everywhere but it’s true once again. I met so many cool people in Bangkok and I saw some things that made my jaw drop! I will admit though I can’t speak Thai. My Thai sucks! In every country we go to I attempt to learn how to say Hello and Goodbye. Well, let’s just say that on more than one occasion I was corrected for my poor use of the Thai language, but always politely. And the shopping? Yo, this is the first time I’ve been able to find my size at such low prices. I doubt they’ll have anything for my big ass when we get to Japan so I better stock up now before we take that flight. The clubs are so lively with people dancing and swaying happily to the music, which included Hip Hop as well as Drum n Bass, House, Techno. You name it, Bangkok’s got it. And the food? Being an undercover chef myself, it was a pleasure tasting the different flavors of Thai cooking. However on those nights after going to a bar, I would end up at a famous 24hr fast food joint that I’ve seen in every country, but I won’t name it. I’m sure you’ve been there. Yes, Thailand has made me redo my top three list. Of course you know who number one is (SYDNEY!!!!!). Number three is Cape Town and the number two spot goes to…...take a guess. Here’s a hint: CHEAP CLOTHES FOR BIG DUDES!!!! Sorry, but I gotta break it out one last time. Bangkok is simply Bangin’!