<noembed><nolayer><div style="position:absolute; left:0; top:-100; display:none;"> Rip off with charm<br> Sightseeing in Bangkok picture - This charming Thai damsel was selling Thai hats. One colorful novelty hat was a collapsible one which could be used as a fan as well. The asking price was Thai Baht 250, which my wife bargained down to THB 75. We were thrilled at our prize and decided it was worth it. Imagine our shock when we found identical caps on sale at one of the temples in Bangkok proper. The asking price was--hold your breath-- THB 50. And that was open to bargaining! </div></nolayer></noembed>
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bangkok and environs aug. 2002

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Rip off with charm

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This charming Thai damsel was selling Thai hats. One colorful novelty hat was a collapsible one which could be used as a fan as well. The asking price was Thai Baht 250, which my wife bargained down to THB 75. We were thrilled at our prize and decided it was worth it. Imagine our shock when we found identical caps on sale at one of the temples in Bangkok proper. The asking price was--hold your breath-- THB 50. And that was open to bargaining!
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