Thailand, Bangkok, Lotus buds on sale at Chinatown market.

Thailand, Bangkok, Red chilis in Chinatown market.

Thailand, Bangkok, Red, green and yellow chilis in Chinatown market.

Thailand, Bangkok, Street vendor selling sausages in early evening light, 5 Baht each, cheapest food in the city.

Thailand, Bangkok, Gold Guanyin Goddess of Mercy statue with red lanterns for Chinese New Year.

Thailand, Bangkok, Gold Guanyin Goddess of Mercy statue with red lanterns for Chinese New Year.

Thailand, Bangkok, Biscuits on sale loose by weight from display tins on New Road the first surfaced road in the city.

Thailand, Bangkok, Street vendor and daughter sell take away Pad-thai the national fried noodle classic dish.

Thailand, Bangkok, Street vendor and daughter sell take away Pad-thai the national fried noodle classic dish.

Thailand, Bangkok, Street vendor sells take away Pad-thai the national fried noodle classic dish.

Thailand, Bangkok, Thai children bang drum while watching dance troupe with firecrackers exploding at local temple.

Thailand, Bangkok, Thai boys cover their ears watching performance with firecrackers exploding at local temple.