What Thailand taught me #photosabroad

Tripoto
2nd Oct 2018
Photo of What Thailand taught me #photosabroad by Raviteja Govindaraju

I've recently set my foot in Thailand, aptly called the land of smiles! It was an impulsive decision to just travel somewhere solo and Thailand happened. While I went there to do what everyone goes there for, Thailand taught me a lot more and ended up being one of the best trips of my life.

I absolutely loved the attitude of Thailand people. I didn't find an iota of frustration in them for anything. They are always very peaceful, smiling, sweet, warm and welcoming people including the immigration officers and security personnel. :)

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The second thing I observed is the level of attention to detail these people have in everything they do. I tried to capture their craftsmanship but keep in mind that photos do no justice.

A lovely toy bridge on the top most floor in Terminal 21 shopping mall in Bangkok

Photo of Terminal 21, Soi Sukhumvit 19, Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok, Thailand by Raviteja Govindaraju

This is near the movie zone in the same Terminal-21 mall

Photo of Terminal 21, Soi Sukhumvit 19, Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok, Thailand by Raviteja Govindaraju

Another decorative piece in the same mall

Photo of Terminal 21, Soi Sukhumvit 19, Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok, Thailand by Raviteja Govindaraju

An intricate design in the walkaways

Photo of Terminal 21, Soi Sukhumvit 19, Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok, Thailand by Raviteja Govindaraju

Flower decoration in the walkways

Photo of Terminal 21, Soi Sukhumvit 19, Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok, Thailand by Raviteja Govindaraju

The third thing I would remember about Thailanders from my trip is their insane ability to do math. I gave 200 thai baht in a metro station and mentioned the name of my destination station at the counter. Within a second, the lady at the counter calculated how much was the difference between 200 and the fare, took out exact change and pushed the change towards me. Before I realised what just happened, she said "next". That was the most efficient workforce I've ever witnessed.

Photo of What Thailand taught me #photosabroad by Raviteja Govindaraju