Ship me somewheres east of Suez, where the best is like the worst,
Where there aren't no Ten Commandments an' a man can raise a thirst;
For the temple-bells are callin', an' it's there that I would be.

 Kipling Road to Mandalay

Ship me somewheres east of Suez, where the best is like the worst,
Where there aren't no Ten Commandments an' a man can raise a thirst;
For the temple-bells are callin', an' it's there that I would be.

 Kipling Road to Mandalay

Ship me somewheres east of Suez, where the best is like the worst,
Where there aren't no Ten Commandments an' a man can raise a thirst;
For the temple-bells are callin', an' it's there that I would be.

 Kipling Road to Mandalay

Bangkok yesteryear.  Khlong Toie 1967 on. A mariner's written and photographic record.

Bangkok yesteryear. 1985, 1987 and 1996 video.

"Bangkok Eyes" records history of Krungthep Mahanakorn's infamous sites..

Asanee Wasan's 'Krung Thep Mahanakorn' 

Some interesting historical reading from the viewpoint of the expat in Thailand . Look up these fascinating books at the links provided or at your favourite book club/shop.