Bangkok--City of Contrasts

Bangkok is truly a study in contrasts--from the beautiful skyscrapers and upscale shopping centers to the places people live along the river where the only way you know people live there is because of the clothes hanging out to dry. One of the stops on the boat tour was a snake farm where poisonous snakes are trained to "perform." One of the most striking things about Thailand is the extreme loyalty and affection the Thai people have for their 80-year-old king who has been ruling for 61 years. There are pictures of him everywhere; this display is at the airport.