Bangkok's floating markets

[Tripatini]

It's not hard to figure out why visitors to a place love visiting its local markets - they're colorful, cheerful, and provide some real local insight through their sometimes exotic wares and people-watching. And, as with a few other notable things, just add water and the magic is multiplied. Even though more modern shopping modes have become the norm these days, the canals and rivers of Bangkok and the surrounding region of Thailand are still home to floating markets that delight due to their...      

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