Thailand, Bangkok, Lotus buds on sale at Chinatown market.

Thailand, Bangkok, Red chilis in Chinatown market.

Thailand, Bangkok, Red, green and yellow chilis in Chinatown market.

Thailand, Bangkok, Gold Royal statue in military uniform.

Thailand, Bangkok, Gold Guanyin Goddess of Mercy statue with red lanterns for Chinese New Year.

Thailand, Bangkok, Gold Guanyin Goddess of Mercy statue with red lanterns for Chinese New Year.

Thailand, Bangkok, Biscuits on sale loose by weight from display tins on New Road the first surfaced road in the city.

Thailand, Bangkok, Giant Christmas bauble decorations with fountain outside shopping mall.

Thailand, Bangkok, Father with young daughter on motorcycle pass brightly coloured taxis.

Thailand, Bangkok, Thai children bang drum while watching dance troupe with firecrackers exploding at local temple.

Thailand, Bangkok, Thai boys cover their ears watching performance with firecrackers exploding at local temple.

Thailand, Bangkok, Thai boys cover their ears watching firecrackers exploding at local temple.