As part of your travel prep it is always advisable to research the local scams. As a tourist, especially in Asia, you will stand out as a mark however contrasting your tan lines are, illustrating the length of your travels, like the circles on a tree.
Yesterday the Grand Palace and Wat Pho were closed. The tuk tuk drivers told us so. But they always tell you so, as they want to whizz you off to conspiring gem stores with the offer of awaiting riches and all you have to do is invest in the gems and sell on.
However today they were telling the truth. Coming to an end of their year long leadership of APEC, the weekend long gathering was commencing in the Thai capital and leaders of the Asian Pacific countries were going to be gathering at the Grand Palace, meeting the King and then going to see the incredible golden reclining Buddha at Wat Pho. A national holiday was given and Bangkok was quiet, locals heading out of town for a long weekend, leaving behind the 30 degree winter heat to the throngs of police lining the streets, preparing for potential street demonstrations. Bangkok was quiet and we swiftly embarked on our new sightseeing plan.
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