Skytrain (seen here at Ratchathewi BST) is without doubt the quickest and coolest way to travel around Bangkok, but it is limited in the number of city destinations it serves.
Chao Phraya Tourist Boat is also useful.
As for the grid-locked roads and the tuk-tuk drivers forever trying to hoodwink - forget it.
This is Somdet Phra Sittharot buddhachao, the principal Buddha image in the ubosot of Wat Pichayatikaram Warawiharn.
It is in the 'subduing Mara' posture.
The Buddhist temples - 'Wats' - in Bangkok do like a nice golden Buddha to brighten up the place. Every religion likes its gold.
Muay Thai Boxing from Lumpinee Stadium! 4th event, a feather weight contest, 126lbs:
In the red corner: Lamduanleg
In the blue corner: Srithep
A fine contest that went the full five rounds, resulting in a points win for Lamduanleg.
