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M esto gde nećete znati da pređete ulicu, gde se vlažnost i buka lepe za vas, mirisi mame, tak- sisti varaju, ugostitelji muvaju… A vi? Pa vama se čini da ste upravo pali s Marsa. U Bangkoku ćete videti bedu i sjaj, gomile đubreta i plastičnih ke- sa, baš kao i vredne, gostoprimljive Tajlanđane koji prave najbolju hra- nu. I nećete moći da prestanete da jedete. Zaboravite na fensi restora- ne, najbolji ukusi su na ulici, a uz to su pristupačni. Mesta gde možete da jedete i da pijete su pre svega Čajna Taun (širok bulevar hrane koji vrvi od ljudi), ulica Kao San, koja je no- ću pravi vašar, ili nešto mirnija Ram Butri (odiše duhom starog Tajlanda) sa improvizovanim restorančićima. Za doručak probajte kašu jok, za ručak pad taj, a za večeru ljutu kobasi- cu sa đumbrom na štapiću. Zasladite se durijanom, najslađim voćem nepri- jatnog mirisa. Užinajte mango i stiki rajs, a probajte tajlandsku palačinku – roti. Ako ste ipak za za luksuzni- ju varijantu, uvek možete da poseti- te neki ruftop bar u Silomu ili Suk- humvitu, gde su ujedno i veliki tržni centri. Bangkok je grad od, nezvanič- no, 18 miliona ljudi i sve je dostupno. Za šoping je najbolja pijaca Ča- čučak (izdvojte četiri sata za nju), pre- poručuje se i pijaca Flouting (na vo- di), a za dodir sa kulturom posetite Kraljevsku palatu, hramove Vat Pu, Vat Arun i Zlatna planina, kao i siti. Vožnja brodom po reci Čao Pra- ja nezaboravno je iskustvo (ako se odlučite za gradsku liniju, savet je da zatvorite usta prilikom vožnje), a ne propustite ni skajtrejn , kao ni neprevaziđeni tuk-tuk.
you, where scents entice, taxi driv- ers cheat, restaurateurs lure... And you? It seems to you that you’ve just arrived from another planet. In Bangkok you’ll witness mis- ery and splendour, piles of waste and plastic bags, but also the in- dustrious, hospitable Thai peo- ple, who make the best food. And you won’t be able to stop eating. Forget about fancy restaurants, the best tastes are on the streets, and they’re also affordable. Plac- es where you can eat and drink are primarily located in China Town (a wide boulevard filled with eateries that’s packed with people), Khao San Street, which turns into a real bazaar each evening, or the some- what more tranquil Ram Buttri Road (exuding the spirit of ancient Thai- land), with its improvised mini res- taurants. For breakfast try Jok porridge, for lunch Pad Thai, and for dinner a spicy sausage with ginger on a stick. Sweeten up with durian, the sweetest of fruits, with an extreme- ly unpleasant odor. Snack with mango sticky rice and be sure to try the Thai pancake – roti. There are countless possibilities. Never- theless, Thai people don’t tend to speak English well, so you’ll strug- gle to negotiate, and struggle with spiciness. There “hot” really burns. If you are nevertheless in favour of a more luxurious alternative, you can always visit a rooftop bar in Si- lom or Sukhumvit, where there are also major shopping centres. Bang- kok is, unofficially, a city of 18 mil- lion people, and there everything is available to you. The best destination for shop- ping is Chatuchak Weekend Mar- ket (set aside four hours), while the “Floating Market” is also rec- ommended, and for a touch of cul- ture visit the Grand Palace, Wat Pho Temple, Wat Arun Teple, Golden Mount Temple and the Ancient City. A boat trip along the Chao Phraya River is an unforgettable experience (if you opt for the city line, you’re advised to close your mouth during the trip) and also be sure not to miss the Sky Train, as well as the unsurpassed tuk-tuk au- to rickshaws.
Bangkok je grad kontrasta: modernih nebodera, drevnih hramova i šarenih ulica Bangkok is a city of contrasts: modern skyscrapers, wooden temples and colourful streets
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