I can't wait to visit. I might do 3 months in SE Asia.

you are the media you consume.

Yes, we always stayed in this part of Bangkok, but as late as 1991 it didn't look like this at all. None of the skyscrapers existed then.  I returned in 1999 and they were just there and all of the older buildings had just disappeared.  I know the old downtown section remains as it was and along the klongs and river as well, but it seemed to me me that even the flavor there had changed quite a bit.

I can swear there ain't no heaven but I pray there ain't no hell. _ Blood Sweat & Tears