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4 Hours in Bangkok.(The Good Life)(Brief article)
IN Thailand's capital, modern complexes overshadow some of the oldest Buddhist temples in the world, extravagant dance performances are as plentiful as gory kickboxing matches, and sports cars compete with rickshaws for road space. Which makes it all the more alluring for visitors.
Visit the reclining Buddha at Wat Pho. Bangkok's oldest and largest temple also runs the city's most respected Thai massage school, so wayfarers can rest with a rubdown (watpho.com).
Dine alfresco at local favorite Waterside, where pla tod mun (fried fishcakes) are as fresh as the river ...
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