Today I planned to go to JJ market to buy some more plants, but my friends asked me to go Sampaeng, China town. grrrrrrrrrrr... I don't like to walk there cuz it's hot and there are a lot of people, but I know my friends want me to share with them... cuz buy things from Sampaeng you must buy 3 - 6 pieces up to get wholesale price. I started my day at 9.30 am. I took subway train to Hualumphong and then took a taxi to Pahurad (Indian town) to buy fabrics and stuff to make souvenir such as ribbon, and lace.. actually, I wanted to buy Henna for my hair.. but I forgot. Then walked through Sampaeng, it's like alley.. full of people, carts, motorbike. just be careful if you wanna go in there. Some food are so delicious and very nice and fresh fruit. Sorry I didn't carry my camera there...My mission for this shopping, "Finding KID DEVIL car decorations" Not many shops sell those stuff... I had to search more than 5 shops.After I got them I didn't wanna buy anything else, but it's unfair for my friends so I walked with them through Sampaeng to get to the heart of China town... I walked with damn big bag and very sweat.. cuz it was so hot...then I just asked my friends to get in the aircon shopping mall in Sampaeng.. got some stationary.. cuz my friends squeezed my neck to buy them.However, I won't complain... cuz they are so cute. I don't know about tomorrow after I go to visit my friend in hospital... I wanna go to JJ market to buy plants as I said before, but I heard that Central world had clearance sale, 3xx baht for a pair of Mark and Spencer...there. Interesting jing jing.

A true shopaholic!!! It is good that you are doing your best to support the economy, Neung! LOL!!! ;-)

I love Sampaeng. It's a place that you can buy anything for very little money. They have morning market also. It starts from 7 am, if you want to avoid hight temperature. Fun journal, nong 1. I like it.

lol p'Kirk... damn I'm not in criteria that Gov. will support. but hey I got bonus in this month... so I spent a lot for my "Wish List"

It's not expensive in Sampaeng. it's like 50% discount if you compare to the big department store or local markets.

I wanna buy some shoes but they said I had to buy a dozen up up... for flipflop 150 baht for a dozen... but just need only one pair of shoes.

Yes, p'Nicky, it was really fun..accept the vespa... hehe. I might go again in Nov. to buy gifts to my friends and my colleagues. I need to buy dozen dozen.

so how is the bun taste like? did u try a bite?

ahh nope.. I won't fall to my pitfall... but my friend almost bite it.

A dozen shoes???!!!! For 150 baht? And other things at those same type prices? We will NEVER be making a trip there. I would have to buy 2 extra suitcases just to bring all the stuff back home. :-(

yes p'Kirk 150 / 12 pairs, I read it again and again.... I prepared a big shopping bag but not enough.

Let's make "shop til drop dead" event, Nong 1. I'm planning the trip to BKK. )

Neung - you are officially in charge of any Bkk shopping expeditions for me!!!

thank you.. fun journal

I wanna go there too! last time I went to Sampaeng/Pahurad...it's about 5 years ago... I did handmade t-shirts to sell at JJ market... Sampaeng and Pahurad are good sources for materials

Neung, I wasn't far from there yesterday afternoon . . . near Saphan Lek. Sampaeng Lane is fascinating, but getting nudged by motorcycle handlebars when I have no room to step aside is a bit scary! Glad you had a good time!

I thought you stopped at bakery for lunch until I read that it was a pillow. LOL looks like a good day and nice little bit of walking is good for the body and soul.

hey bcool

how about that goldfish did you take it to a vet or something?