Bangkok, Thailand

December 29, 2019

IconSiam, the new shopping complex on the banks of the Chao Phraya, is pretty dazzling. It opened about a year ago, and boasts distinctive architecture. Like the world's longest pleated glass facade representing traditional krathongs (symbols of Thai values that look like blooming flowers). Inside are many high-end shops including Thailand's only Apple Store (that's one of the reasons we came today - to get a new iPad cover for Aunt Judy). On the ground floor is SookSiam, a huge market area to promote the arts, culture and foods of Thailand's provinces, and outdoors, there's a River Park walkway with art installations. We took a ferry across the river to get there (although you can drive across the bridge). But that wouldn't be nearly as much fun. Music at the Icon video