Suvarnabhumi Airport

Of the three airports, Suvarnabhumi was definitely the most impressive.

Modern meets traditional Thai design

Suvarnabhumi Airport is Bangkok's new international airport, replacing Don Mueang for international commercial flights. It possess the world's tallest control tower and serves Greater Bangkok.

Advertising is prevalent throughout the airport

The first thing you'll notice upon leaving the airport is how fabulous the taxis are.

I've yet to see a yellow taxi

Taxis in Bangkok are primarily ASEAN Toyota Corolla Altis'. They are essentially the Ford Crown Victoria, Chevrolet Impala or Dodge Charger of Thailand. I've also spotted a number of Mitsubishi Lancers and Lancer Evolution IX's working as taxi vehicles. Body kits and spoilers, both factory and aftermarket, are popular among taxi drivers for some reason. It is not unusual to see a Corolla or Lancer with an absurdly large aftermarket spoiler and body kit with blue neon lights under it.

Thailand's expressway systems put Canada to shame. They are better designed and maintained, although they are not subject to winter conditions. Lane markings have headlight reflectors on them for better visibility, while junctions and turns are indicated by LEDs in the road, both things that would not survive a plow if Thailand experienced winter.

More on the subject of driving will follow.

Bangkok is an incredibly urbanized city. Ancient temples and structures have been buried by malls and skyscrapers which seem to sprawl on forever. It's an impressive view.

A small portion of Bangkok's skyline

It's a very different view in the daytime.