Saturday, August 29, 2009

A little bit of India ... in Bangkok!!!

Outdoor markets tout sari sales, five-star hotels feature Indian chefs and Thais drop by a temple in the financial district to beseech Hindu gods to send profits their way.

India pops up in unexpected places in the Thai capital with the country's ancient Hindu civilization infusing the Thai language, classical dance and religious architecture.

An estimated 140,000 of the city's 10-plus million residents have roots in modern India, making their presence amply felt in Bangkok's hotels, markets, tailor shops, the gem trade, cricket leagues and contemporary art galleries. More...

Don't miss:

  1. Thailand's shocking treatment of immigrants, refugees...
  2. Malaysia and its Indian citizens ...
  3. Malaysia: ethnic Indian died of police beatings...
  4. 3 English kids get to know the Sikhs, saints and soldiers...
  5. Kerala family massacred in Silicon Valley tragedy...

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