Looking for entertainment? Despite the proximity of shouting Red Shirt leaders over loudspeakers at Lumpini Park, Silom Road is almost back to normal for tourists looking for night entertainment. Prostitutes are waiting again for customers in Patpong alleys and seem unimpressed by army troops patrolling in the area. Irish pubs are welcoming expats again looking for a cool beer in front of a giant TV screen broadcasting football or car racing. Even in the worst of the turmoil ten days ago, gay venues never closed down. Bars and discos with transvestites performing as usual were and are all open. Only Patpong central night market was closed, as it could have been an easy target for casualties. But Suan Lum Night Bazaar with its wide choice of handicraft objects continues to operate, despite some outlets being closed. This is finally what makes Bangkok so special: the capital has the ability to adapt to anything, for better or worse.

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