Jing Jai Market and a hair dresser encounter

Went to the Jing Jai market this morning . It's an upscale, organic, "yuppy" market . I knew right away it was different as the vendors wore plastic gloves, washrooms were marked and the crowd was predominately well dressed young professionals.

Country and Western music Thai style:














After a rest I walked down to the hairdresser - I have my formula but she doesn't have the correct colour. She doesn't do high-lights or low-lights either. She offered to go and get the right colour for Thursday. We'll see how it goes! If I go undercover or start wearing a hat 24/7 you'll know it was a disaster.  
Walked over to the Shangri La, had to go through a metal detector to get in and they were searching under the cars that came in for explosives. Not exactly a warm welcome. Lovely hotel  - may have to hang out over there!

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